Crossing the Finish Line. What You Can Expect When Closing on Your Home and Conducting the Final Walk-Through
You are almost there! After you accept an offer on your home, the closing process begins. Your agent will start the process of obtaining the abstract to your home and making sure that all documents needed for closing have been prepared.
The Final Walk-Through
The buyer and the buyer’s agent will conduct a final walk-through of your home. Prior to closing, they’ll coordinate a time to perform the final inspection of the home.
What buyers will be looking for?
Buyers want to see that the repairs they requested have been made and that the home is in the same condition it was when their offer was accepted. Though you aren’t
Preparing for Homeownership - 6 Things You Should Consider
If your goal is to become a homeowner this year the process to finding "the" home can be overwhelming. In today's blog post we are sharing six helpful tips when it comes to buying a home. Before you begin your home search, we recommend crossing these tasks off your to-do list:
Contact an Oakridge REALTOR®.A Realtor will do more than show you a home. As a buyer in today's market a Realtor is essential to writing a strong offer, and getting connected with local lender. You Realtor will also assist in walking you through negotiations, inspection, getting connected with local vendors and walking you through the home buying process!
Preparing Your Home to Sell - Tips for Making a Good First Impression
There is a lot that goes into getting your home ready to sell. If you are feeling overwhelmed and wondering where to start this is the place for you! In today's blog post we divided the home into each room and a checklist for what to do in each area of your home. First impressions are importation to potential buyers. Cleaning your home, making necessary repairs, and creating a welcoming space will bring top dollar and help your home sell faster. It’s hard work, but we promise it will be worth it in the end! Here are some tips when it comes to preparing the inside and outside of your home for buyers! Pro Tip from our own Bethany Benner is, "If you know moving is in your future
10 Steps to Hanging the SOLD Sign in Your Front Yard.
If you are looking or thinking of selling your home this post is for you! We put together 10 steps that you will take when selling your home. The selling process can seem overwhelming, let our team of expert agents will be with you every step that we have listed in our post.
1. Meet with an Oakridge Realtor: You and your Oakridge agent will sit down and discuss your goals for selling your home and how working with a Realtor can help you achieve them. This process will take roughly one or two hours.
2. Sign Listing Agreement and Disclosures: When you decide to work with an Oakridge Agent, signing the listing agreement and disclosures will make our partnership official. We will guide you
The Market Has Shifted - Here is What That Means For Sellers
In the past year we have seen a shift in the Cedar Valley's housing market. If you are looking to sell this year and question if it is a "good" time to sell, this is for you! 3 reasons why it is still a great time to sell in the Cedar Valley!
1. Low Inventory = Greater exposure & more buyers to see your home. Inventory for homes in the Cedar Valley is lower than needed to meet the demand of buyers in our community.
2. Homes ARE SELLING! Yes, that is correct. Homes are continuing to sell at a great price and are selling quickly in the Cedar Valley.
3. Home Values Have Increased! An increased home value will positively affect the sale of your home. In the past year Cedar
Sleek, contemporary and unique! Featuring oversized rooms and lovely outdoor courtyards, this home is truly one of a kind. The main level is soaked in natural light everywhere you look and boasts almost 2500 square feet of living space with a fully updated kitchen, formal dining, large living room, 4 bedrooms including an owners' suite and 2.5 baths! Main floor laundry for easy living. The walkout basement has a large family room, office/den, 3/4 bath, and a non-conforming bedroom along with plenty of unfinished storage space. It's
The Homebuyer Checklist: Everything From Choosing Your Agent to Closing
When it comes to buying a home it can be easy to get overwhelmed. We are here to help! Today we put together a checklist for all homebuyers. This is an eight-step checklist that covers everything from choosing your agent to closing on your home!
Meet with a Realtor - You'll decide what type of home you're looking for, including the style, price range, neighborhood, and more.
Get Pre-Approved - Your Oakridge agent can assist in getting you connected with a local lender. Getting pre-approved will determine what your price range is on the home you can afford.
Look a Properties - The fun part! You will view properties that match your search criteria. Be sure to take
Simply stunning! Take a look at this sprawling ranch home situated on nearly an acre of ground with mature trees! From the moment you step in you will feel at home in this open and spacious plan. Step in to the living room with beautiful wood floors, double sided gas fireplace and built-ins. The living room opens to a gorgeous and expansive kitchen that does not disappoint! Enjoy cooking and entertaining with your built-in range and double one, granite counters, extensive cabinetry and huge center island. Just off the kitchen is a spacious dining