Sellers.. Is your Listing Agent asking for Highest and Best?

  Sellers, Ask for Highest and Best!!

 

 



Coni Gets it Sold!!

As a Listing Agent my job is to mediate between the buyer and the seller and work in the sellers best interest.

I like to think of myself as a "Coach" and I like to give the seller the benefit of my experience.

When working in the sellers best interest I have a duty to submit all offers to them whether they are in writing or verbal. If I get a verbal offer I try to get the buyers agent to get it to me in writing asap. If I have more than 1 offer I will inform the seller that we have more than 1 offer and we will give the buyer a deadline to give us the highest and best offers.

The reason you want to give the buyers a 2nd chance is because if the initial offer came in when you didn't have any offers then the buyer will probably test the waters to see how low the seller will go. It is up to the seller if they want to accept the offer, counter the offer, or reject the offer. I highly recommend that the seller counter on any offer especially in a depressed market.

If the seller is reviewing a offer and other offers come in the seller should most definitely have the agent request "highest and best" from all the buyers who submitted an offer.  This would be working in the best interest of the seller. Never count out a low ball offer because you never know how serious they may become if they are faced with decision of having to bid against other offers.

If you or anyone you know is thinking of selling their home please have them give me a call, I have a lot of experience at selling homes.

Coni Otto

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Office: 301-384-8700

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Foreclosure coming soon in Laurel, MD

 

 

 

Coming Soon in Laurel, MD

909 Montrose Road

Laurel, MD 20708

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What to look for In home inspections..

Water was coming up underneath some carpet in a bedroom from a leak from the air conditioner. The seller fixed this problem and addend new carpet.


The siding should come all the way to the brick
this is not a brick house just a brick front so the brick
was pulling away from the house.

The plumbing lines were not all pulled together in this shot, when we turned the water on at the kitchen sink the water was draining in the sink in the laundry room 

     
The electrical box was enclosed by drywall and then the door wouldn't shut correctly so they cut the corner to shut it which is not code for a electrical box. It needs to be able to shut completely for safty purposes



  Tory gets on the roof to check it to make sure that it's not sagging, or there are missing shingles, and to determine the age of the roof.

   The downspout needs to have an extender so the water drains away from the house.

These are just a few things to look for in a home inspection, so make sure you hire a good home inspector. The home inspector should provide you with a report that has pictures and clear explanations of all the items found in the house so it can be presented to the seller.

Questions, please let me know! I would love to feature your queston on my blog. If you are moving to the Washington, DC area or already live here please call me to help you buy or sell your home.

 

Coni Otto

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Office: 301-384-8700

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Foreclosure Listing Coming Soon in Columbia, MD by Coni Otto

 

Coming Soon is this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Townhouse in Columbia, MD. It has a huge backyard, really nice neighbors, a huge kitchen, dining room, living room with a fireplace. Upstairs had 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. I don't know what this house will be listed for yet, but keep watching my blog and I will let you know when I list it for sale to come and take a look.

 

You will need to have a pre-qualification from Wells Fargo so call Mike Cooper now at 301-655-3020 if you are interested in having it ready to go when it comes on the market.  You don't have to use Mike but this bank requires a pre-qual to place an offer.

 

If you would like more information on this property please feel free to contact me.

 

If you would like to have a FREE LIST OF FORECLOSURES please email me at Coni@ConiOtto.com to request one or call me at 240-483-7556.

 

If you need a buyers agent I would be happy to help you find a new home, just call me anytime at

240-483-7556 or email me at Coni@ConiOtto.com

 

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Short sale process for sellers

If you own a house that you owe more than it's worth and you cannot afford to pay the

mortgage you may want to consider doing a short sale. To do a short sale you need to call your bank and ask them for a short sale package.

This package will determine if you qualify to do a short sale on your house.

You will need to get together documents like your bank statements, w2, tax returns, hardship letter, and more.

You will also have to hire a real estate agent to list your house and work with the bank on getting the short sale approved.

The agent will need to work with you and a title company to get the bank to accept the short sale and the offer.

Pros: a short sale will keep a foreclosure off your credit and help your scores return higher faster.
To hire me to be your short sale agent, just call 240-483-7556 or email me at coni@coniotto.com

Look forward to hearing from you to help you through the process or just answer any questions you may have.

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I'm Buying a NEW HOUSE, do I still need an inspection?

THE ANSWER IS YES.....

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I am often asked when I help buyers buy a New Home "Do I need a Home Inspection"? and I always say the same thing! "YES"

The builder representative is going to tell you that they are going to have the home inspected after the house is completed, which they should, but think about it, the person doing the inspection works for the builder.     You are spending $$$$$ Big Bucks to have the house of your dreams built and "no one is perfect" so I would absolutely have a home inspection. Without a question get it done.

Nothing against builders but with the economy right now, they may have a tendency to cut some corners at your expense. If corners are cut they can be very costly if you don't have a home inspection.

A good home inspection only costs around $350-$450 depending on the square feet and what you would like to have done and it is so worth it.  So having a home inspection is a small price to pay for peace of mind.

Another reason to have a home inspection is so you can use the report as a final punch list for the builder to make any final repairs.

Whether you are purchasing a "New Home" or a home that is 90 years old you need a home inspection, I recommend Tory, from Property Preservation Specialists. He usually brings 2 other inspectors with him who goes over the whole entire house with you and provides you the following:

We create easy to understand reports with color photos and an easy to read summary.

We deliver the report over the Internet to anywhere in the world within 24 hours.

We use Home Gauge inspection software to generate a professional report with a password protected link for viewing.

To contact Tory at Property Preservation Specialists, just call 202-271-3626 or visit their website at www.ppsprotect.com

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