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CaryRealEstate.com Makes it Easy for Home Buyers & Sellers

davidadmin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:18:43 +0000

At CaryRealEstate.com we’re always keeping our eye out on how to improve our level of service with home buyers and sellers. Most of us enjoy the latest gadget but rarely does something have as much positive impact as docusign. It’s a web based service that allows the creator of a document to send an electronic copy to a recipient and allow that recipient to sign, date, initial etc a document with a few easy mouse clicks. Yes there is a short process to accept/create your electronic signature but it’s super easy.

Worried about security? docusign has their act together – they’re even endorsed by the National Association of Realtors! The system provides multiple levels of security, along with tracking numbers, ip address etc. Yes, the state of North Carolina and the North Carolina Real Estate recognize this type of signature as valid.

Real Life Example of Cary Real Estate making life easier for their clients – last night we were able to send one email to our buyer clients vacationing at Disney – without leaving their hotel room the buyers were able to review 7 different documents (new construction purchase) they electronically initialed or signed every page in just a few minutes – upon completing their signatures the system immediately notified us and we had an executed set of documents, no hunting for the hotel desk clerk / worrying about the business center being closed etc.

We’re able to compose, deliver, receive signatures and file electronically without ever creating the first piece of paper! It’s perfect for offer to purchase sales contracts, buyer agent agreements, listing agent agreements etc!

End Result – it’s easier for our clients, better for the enviroment and allows us to operate more efficiently!

Thanks for Reading our Cary Real Estate Blog. Post Authored By: David Williams

David’s a Licensed North Carolina Realtor & The Voice of CaryRealEstate.com

Home Seller's Ask, Does it Go or Does it Stay?

davidadmin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:44:03 +0000

Home Sellers are often confused or at least curious what goes and what stays when it comes to selling their home. Here at CaryRealEstate.com we take the time to review with our home sellers exactly what to expect and be prepared for. The best answer to what goes and stays “whatever the sales agreement between buyer and seller stipulates”.

Great. Thanks David, that helped a lot.Could you elaborate?

A typical offer to purchase agreement states that personal property goes with the seller and fixtures stay with the home – so what is a fixture? something that was personal property but now by the manner in which it’s attachted to the home it becomes part of the home and real property – wow – that sounded like an attorney talking (which I am not)

Examples of Fixtures – items that would stay with the home:

- ceiling fan

- dishwasher

- window blinds

- bathroom mirror

Examples of Personal Property that goes with the Seller:

- Refrigerator (unless built-in ex. Sub-Zero)

- washer and dryer

- window treatments

Controversial Items – they may be attachted but do not belong to the seller (leased):

- Satellite Dish

- Security System

Bottom Line – As a home seller it’s important to know what is included by default with a purchase agreement. That’s why we take the time to review with our home sellers!

Thanks for Reading our Cary Real Estate Blog. Post Authored By: David Williams

David’s a Licensed North Carolina Realtor & The Voice of CaryRealEstate.com

How to Avoid a Huge Home Pricing Mistake, Home Seller Tips from Cary Real Estate

David Williams — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:47:34 +0000

There are many factors that go into properly pricing a home, this is a simple yet powerful tip! We all know the age old marketing ploy, price something at $9.99 instead of $10, it just sounds better right? No doubt this approach works it’s magic on our minds when we stroll the aisle of Target but don’t make the mistake of using this strategy with your home.

It can be a HUGE MISTAKE to price your home at $299,999 instead of $300,000!!

Curious Why? I hope so. It’s one of those simple things that’s so easy to miss.

Where do buyers start their home search? Online.

How do the online search parameters work? By Price.

Figured it out yet? Online home searches have you select your price range in even increments.

By pricing your home just above or just below a major price point you unknowingly eliminate tons of potential buyers!

If you price your home at $299,000 you have just eliminated the buyers that are looking in the $300,000 – $350,000 range.

If you price your home at $303,000 you have just eliminated the buyers looking in the $250,000 – $300,000 range.

If you have a home that is close to a $25,000 price point consider pricing it exactly at that price point.