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For Sale By Owner Tips #7

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7 week blog series Tip #7  Contract to Closing Once you have an acceptable offer, here's what you do: Send the contract to your designated title company that will handle the closing  Create a checklist for the timelines of the contract Escrow deposit deadline  Loan application, loan commitment, TRID 3 day closing disclosure  Inspection period  Title commitment  Closing date Be prepared with vendors for any repairs that might come up during the inspection period  Handyman  Electricial  Plumber  Roofer, etc.  Go to closing and celebrate a successful sale! Please call me if I can be of any assistance with referrals to title company or tradesmen. I work with some highly respected and trusted professionals and I am always happy to share! I hope this information was helpful and let me know if there’s anything else I can be doing for you.  For more tips and market updates visit & subscribe to my YouTube Channel  RealtorCitrus .  Face

For Sale By Owner Tips #6

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7 week blog series Tip #6 Disclosure Pertinent facts that affect your home must be DISCLOSED: It is recommended to utilize a Sellers Property Disclosure form to disclose all pertinent facts about your home to potential buyers.  Buyers should sign the sellers property disclosure upon making an offer on your home.  Home inspections do not waive your requirement as the seller of the home to disclose your history and knowledge with this home.  Changes in property condition should be updated and disclosure throughout the time you have the home for sale including during a contract period.  Please call me if I can be of any assistance. I am happy to provide a copy of the Sellers Property Disclosure form for your convenient. Call me at (352) 476-3303.  I hope this information was helpful and let me know if there’s anything else I can be doing for you.  For more tips and market updates visit & subscribe to my YouTube Channel  RealtorCitrus .  Facebook     Instag

Deadline for Homestead Exemptions Coming Soon

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Don’t miss out on lowering your property tax bill. File for Homestead by March 1 st  2020. Click here  to see if you are eligible. Did you sell a Florida Homesteaded property in the last 2 years? Then you may be eligible for “Portability”. Click here  to find out.

For Sale By Owner Tips #5

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7 week blog series Tip #5 Showing  your home When marketing your home, make the experience feel special and exclusive by using phrases like: “By Appointment Only”. When someone knocks on the door, do NOT invite them right in your home. Tell them that you will be happy to schedule a convenient time that they can come back and tour the property. Very important as it allows you to present the home just the way you want it to be for the prospective buyer and to vet them.  Vet the prospects before they come to your house. 1. Get their full name and contact information.  2. Determine their motivation and timeline to move i.e. how long have they been looking? How soon do they plan to make a move? Where do they live now? Why are they moving? 3. Discuss how they plan to make their purchase when they find the right home. “Will you be paying cash or financing your purchase? If financing: “Are you pre-approved?” 4. Ask if they will be bringing anyone else with them to view the pr