 More and more people are taking on the task of selling their homes themselves. We can help. With realty commissions often reaching 6% of the selling price on residential property and as much as 10% on commercial property, it is understandable why people are motivated to avoid these fees.
However, if you are not knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of real estate, selling by yourself can be a risky and dangerous course of action. There are many aspects involved in the successful sale of real estate. Transactions apppear to be easy and trouble free often because of the unseen work of professionals in the background.
A number of our clients have asked us to assist them in this process. A few of the properties currently for sale by our clients can be viewed by clicking here.
Real Estate transactions are complicated legally and procedurally. Also, there are different customs from area to area. There are many things that can go wrong for the unaware. For example, the custom in Indian River, St. Lucie and Brevard county are different than Dade county regarding who is who is responsible for title charges. This area differs from the Chicago market in the custom concerning who is responsible to order and pay for survey. What you don't know really can hurt you.
The seller has a number of responisbilities in the process such as choosing the title insurance and closing agent and making sure that the buyer is given clear title. The existing mortgage and home equity loans will have to be paid at closing and letters of approval and assessment letters obtained from the Homeowners Associations. The title chain will be examined and any liens or clouds on title they need to be cleared.
If you do decide to sell your house on your own, it is simply wise to engage an expert to assist and protect you in the process. We will help you with contract formation, provide title insurance, conduct the closing for you and, in general, make this sometimes complicated process seem easy. Often, the charges are equal to or less than if you only used a title company without engaging an attorney. In other words, you can have the assistance of a real estate attorney in guiding you through the transaction and guarding your interests for a small fraction of a realor's commission charge.
We can assist you with contract preparation or review, title insurance, clearing title, issues that arise during inspection, close the transaction and make sure you are protected throughout.
For many people, engaging the services of a professional realtor is the right choice. We are happy to refer you to some of our realtor friends if you are looking for the right person. Get our help in avoiding any problems.
Feel free to call Deb Mather or Glenn Grevengoed for more information concerning how we can help. We will take the stress out of the transaction. |
