Author Archives: Cara Ameer

Buyers trying to cut corners? Don’t let them make these 6 mistakes

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Buyers often want to charge full throttle into the homebuying process with a “penny-pinching” mindset, but agents can save these clients money and heartache by taking the time to explain how shortsighted and expensive these corner-cutting tactics can be. Continue reading →

How to answer 10 common seller appraisal questions

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Here are 10 questions that homesellers will most likely ask during the appraisal process. Here’s how to best respond to prepare them for all outcomes. Continue reading →

Inspection’s over! 7 tips for negotiating repairs, credits and reductions

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Welcome to one of the most confusing parts of the real estate transaction. There is no handbook for post-inspection negotiation, and no amount of training can tell you exactly what to do because, quite frankly, it depends on the specifics of the deal. … Continue reading →

Inspection time! 8 questions buyers will surely ask

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Your buyers got the house. What’s next? Besides the flurry of paperwork associated with the loan, coming up next on this episode of “The Reality of Real Estate” is the home inspection. As you’re breaking your buyers into real-life real estate, here are… Continue reading →

7 reasons pre-listing inspections are an absolute must

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Contrary to popular belief, the celebrations shouldn’t begin right when a contract is executed — in fact, it marks the beginning of a long and uncertain process to a potential closing. The best way to increase a seller’s chances of closing smoothly is… Continue reading →