Lake Hickory Realty, L.L.C. - Tips For Buyers and Sellers

Buying or selling a home is a major event in most people's lives. We at Lake Hickory Realty want it to be a rewarding experience and offer some tips to get you off to a good start!

Buying?

Getting the Most from your Realtor--
Have you ever noticed that many people either love or hate their Realtor? This isn’t always a direct result of the individual Realtor's effort though. In many cases, it’s the result of a buyer who isn’t willing to work with their agent to maximize their productivity.

Getting the best service isn’t always a matter of choosing an agent with the nicest car either. Buyers who know how to work with their agents, motivating them to work their hardest, will receive the best service possible. It doesn’t take a great deal of work on your part, but it does require a little effort.

To Start--

Get Pre-Approved for a Loan
Get a simple pre-approval letter from your loan officer to show to your agent and prospective home sellers that you are able to buy their home.

Be Loyal
Loyalty goes a long way in the real estate business. What you will find is that if you are loyal to your agent, your agent will bend over backwards for you. If you are using different agents in different areas let them know about it and keep them both informed and up-to-date on what’s going on with the other.

Set Your Priorities
Know what it is that you are looking for. Make a list of “must haves” and “would likes”. This simple task can eliminate a lot of headaches down the road and will keep the frustration levels to a minimum.

Be Open Minded and Communicate
The ideal situation would be that you buy the first property that you look at, but that probably isn’t going to happen. Keeping your mind open will give you the ability to see past the ugly paint and stained carpet. There could be a perfect property underneath.

Finally, Be Prepared
Sell your existing house first. Sellers will get very frustrated if they have to wait for your house to sell.

In a Nutshell:
Get Yours Sold First
Get Pre-Qualified
Get Busy!
Work with Your Agent
and
You Will Be Amazed at the Results.
Happy House Hunting!

Selling?

Go it Alone or Choose an Agent--
Some homeowners decide to sell their homes themselves in order to save the commission charged by a Realtor. However, handling your own sale means you will be responsible for placing ads, answering phones and showing your home to strangers. What’s more, buyers who know you're saving on the commission will offer you less for your home, wiping out the financial incentive to do it all yourself.

The Advantages of a Professional Realtor--

*They will help you establish a fair asking price for your home.
*They will promote your home to other agents and list your property in multiple listing services.
*They will create, pay for and place advertising for you.
*They will schedule appointments to show your home to prospective buyers even when you
are not there.
*They can weed out buyers who will not qualify for a mortgage.
*They can refer you to sources for insurance, inspections, legal counsel and financing.
*They will help you negotiate with the buyer.

We hope these tips are helpful and invite you to contact Lake Hickory Realty today and let us start..."Making Your Dreams Come True".

Lake Hickory Realty, LLC
Hickory, North Carolina

Phone: 828-396-5333

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