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Handle Needed Repairs Early
There is a standard chain of events that occurs when an offer comes in on a home. After a meeting of the minds, the buyer often brings in a home inspector who may find a few items that need to be repaired. The real estate agent gives the homeowner a list of the requested repairs. What comes next?
In most transactions, the seller will take care of the repairs. Many sellers wait until the week before the closing to call someone to do the work, because they want to be sure that they are going to make it to the closing table before they spend money on repair work. If you are responsible for making repairs to a home you are selling, make sure you have the work done well in advance of the closing date by licensed professionals who will stand behind their work. If the work is done at the last minute and is incomplete or unsatisfactory, it could cause complications at the closing. You should provide the buyers with all the receipts and the names of the persons to contact in case there is a problem with the repairs.
Do These Real Estate Tips Really Apply to YOU?
We've learned these tips through years of experience as top Realtors. But we know that YOUR situation might be different. That's why we're here. It's our job to personally advise homebuyers and sellers. Ask us if any tip that we've included here really applies to your situation. If you have any questions about these tips - or other tips you may have heard elsewhere - ask us! We'll respond quickly, for free, and without obligation...
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