Real Estate Buyers Beware: Get Representation... You Need Representation

Written by Elaine VonCannon


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Home Owners Association The buyer needs to knowrepparttar time frame forrepparttar 103284 Home Owners Association (HOA) packet. A buyer may be caught in buying into an HOA with high hidden fees ifrepparttar 103285 timeframe is missed when he or she can exercise their right to voidrepparttar 103286 contract. This will vary from state to state.

Disclosures & Disclaimers If there has been any structural damage torepparttar 103287 home or adverse environmental problems withrepparttar 103288 home they must be disclosed. An example of this would be asbestos wrapped pipes. If not, then a disclaimer will accompany contract. Laws on disclosure/disclaimer vary from state to state.

Well and Septic In rural areas, where well and septic are used instead of city water, they are applicable as conditions ofrepparttar 103289 contract. There are time frames for these inspections also, which vary from state to state.

Termite and Moisture Clean termite and moister letters vary from state to state and fromrepparttar 103290 timeframe that needs to be adhered to inrepparttar 103291 contract. The majority of lenders require a clean termite and moister letter prior to closing. The REALTOR in your area would know these timelines.

Referrals If you are moving into an unfamiliar geographic location, ask your real estate agent if he or she can refer you to an agent inrepparttar 103292 area you are moving to. A REALTOR obtained through referral will help in relocating and purchasing your new home.

Select an Agent Carefully Each For Sale by Owner buyer needs to interview a REALTOR and select one who is comfortable approaching For Sale by Owners and working with them. Do not let For Sale by Owners or new home site agents dissuade you from using an agent. He or she may say that you will pay less forrepparttar 103293 home purchase. In reality, a REALTOR’s professional advice may save you from taking a property that could become a nightmare, or help uncover a hidden jewel. Remember, if you’re searching for a home you still need a realtor, to look out for your end ofrepparttar 103294 sale. Get representation on your side.

Elaine VonCannon is a REALTOR with RE/Max Capital in Williamsburg, Virginia, and she manages investment property as part of her business. Elaine is also an Accredited Buyer's Representative as well as a Senior Real Estate Specialist. She has helped numerous clients invest in and make money on property in Southeastern Virginia.


Top 5 Reasons to Use Autoresponders

Written by Yolanda A. Facio


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4.AUTOMATIC. The auto-responder, once set up, is on auto- pilot. Your work is done and forrepparttar next several messages you'll be contacting your customers without lifting a finger.

5.REMINDER. The best part ofrepparttar 103283 auto-responder isrepparttar 103284 reminder aspect. Most of us don't have time to call our customers every week but with an auto-responder in place you can remind them about you and your product or service. Frequency is one key to increasing sales.

Did I say Top 5? Okay how about one more.

6.REPEAT BUSINESS. Auto-responders encourage repeat business. Once someone is in your system, if they like your product or service they will likely purchase again. Auto- responders create a way for you to encourage repeat sales by letting those who have purchased before know you've got a new product or that you are running a special.

If you aren't employing this new viral marketing strategy you need to get started today. Your business growth depends on it.

More information and an in-depth article can be found here http://www.strategy-3.com/autoresponder.htm

Yolanda A. Facio is an entreprenuer, consultant and author. Principal of several traditional businesses and owner of successful e-businesses. Yolanda's writing is based on 15 years of "front line" experience.


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