When Bad Neighbors Hurt Your Home's Sale

When Bad Neighbors Hurt Your Home's Sale

This post was inspired while  speaking to a potential seller who stated .. .

"We are considering selling and getting away from here because of a bad neighbor"

After more than 20 years in real estate, this was not a surprise for me, but I reflected on this particular homeowner. ..

What an awful position to be in. .

You are moving your whole family, selling your home . .just because a neighbor?

As you know, pricing and condition are key factors in selling any  home, but there’s one  factor that could influence a buyer’s decision and trump all others. .

Your neighbors!

When buyers come looking to your home for sale, 

They are not just looking at your home but the whole neighborhood as well. .

Then how do you sell a home when bad neighbors create a bad impression when selling your home? 

This is the time where homeowners appreciate HOA's 

If you have an HOA, you may want to enlist and tackle the problem with their help. .remain anonymous if possible

There are also  likely ordinances in place from city ordinances  that require lawns to be reasonably maintained, failure to do so can result in fines, which is usually enough to persuade some homeowner to take better care of the property.

Dealing with bad neighbors can be annoying, but it could cost you money if you are selling your home

A tactful plan of attack using a good listing agent is very important here

Because of a bad neighbor, you should not have to sacrifice the value of your home. 

Watch the video for more tips and focus on successfully selling your home with the right person representing you.

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Selling Homes. .. (The Logical Way)

Selling Homes. .. (The Logical Way)

If you know about real estate, you've most likely heard the term already

"Location, Location, Location"

This is a little too disingenuous for some people and it distracts them from the actual true 

In reality, location is only one factor.. 

Condition and price are just as important.

The actual order of these three are in my opinion as follows.. .

"Price, Location, Condition"

Location may indirectly affect the price of your home but the price always affects directly the selling of any house.

as condition remain a distant objective that can be solved when time passes and more money is invested.

You may have the best location, a penthouse in the middle of Washington DC overlooking the Washington Monument .. 

The wrong price trumps and stales  this property no matter how superbly is located.

You may have a rowhouse in Baltimore around  bad neighborhoods...and crime all around 

The right price will sell it every time! (no matter the location) 

Price moves houses

Price determines the market 

The buyers  acceptance of price determines the actual value of your home

PRICE- LOCATION -CONDITION

 If you are seller. .you should write this down

A home inside a bad location will  sell if the price is right 

A home in bad condition will sell if the price is right

A home with the wrong price will not sell until its corrected!

PRICE is what sells a house! 
not LOCATION..nor CONDITION

Life goes on and listings sit unsold, 

Many blame their agents .. but the blame should be is mostly on the seller's side 

There is no hope when you are selling a house for several thousands of dollars. .

Is a major purchase and  buyers will not overlook a seller's greed when they are obviously 

overpriced...They know you are overpriced and their rejection is very clear

Not your agent

Not your flyer 

Not the marketing. .

Not your sign

it's the price...as simple as it sounds

Buyers will overlook burgundy tile and flower wallpaper in the bathroom

Buyers will overlook 70's wood paneling in your basement

Buyers will overlook the water stain on the ceiling under the top floor bathroom. .

But. . I can assure. .

Buyers will not overlook when you overprice your home!

Your home will become stale. .

with  no showings anymore

You see. .

Don't put blame on the number of open houses. .or the lack of

Don't put blame on an agent that was just trying to please you.

Is not about home much you need to net. .

or 

How much money you need to  retire to Florida. .

It's about the price.

nothing else. .

To find more helpful information about selling your home, read my eBook

Ten Ugly Truths You Must Know Before Selling Your House in Maryland

Price,Location ,Condition -- NOT Location, Location. Location . .What Sells A Home

Selling Your House Should Not Be Filled With Stress and Anxiety. .

Selling Tips For Homeowners

If you are selling. .

Innovation and creativity are are very important considerations for the marketing of your property. 

With the rapid changing housing market and the introduction  of the Internet, We are charging on the forefront for some of the most innovative practices in real estate that will assure exposing your market the the right people at the right time.

What does "NOT" selling a house should not be for consumers. 

Selling your home should be always an enjoyable process, not one filled with stress and anxiety.

Education of the process is a good start. .

Frequent communications is also a great way to keep worries away

Stress comes from the unknown. 

Anxiety comes when you don't have a crystal ball to see where, when and how the selling of your house is going to be.

As a listing Broker, I put a customized blueprint together based on facts and probabilities pertaining the specific needs for each of my listing clients. .

Where understanding the market kills the anxiety 

As the stress level drops from knowing that you've hired a seasoned real estate professional . .. someone who not only have the professional business experience, but also offers you his/her wisdom to guide you trough the many decisions and concerns during the sale of your home.

Here's a sample of a satisfied client. .with no anxiety or stress

The "10 Ugly Truths You Must Know Before Selling" is part of a complete home selling system that I've developed during the past few years ▬ embracing new technology and rejecting old past techniques from the 80’s. .

Find these and many more helpful information inside our guide. .

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Selling Tips For Homeowners

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You have to know that investors are there to make money and that is how they make a living. You have to give them room for profit, otherwise you should assume their role and spend money to bring your property to optimum condition and sell it for a lot more.

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Tips on Selling Your House: Showcase your House. . . Not Your Jewelry!

26 Tips You Should Know To Get Your Home Sold Fast For The Highest Amount and Less Hassle!

Original Article

Because your home is more likely your largest asset, deciding to sell your home is not a decision that you should take lightly.

 Everyone wants to sell their home for top dollar,  fast and for the least amount of money.

26 Tips you should know to get your home SOLD for TOP DOLLAR @ the fastest time!

Tip #21  Showcase your House. . . Not Your Jewelry!

Realtors monitor who we allow inside our listings
An FSBO in the other hand. .
Not so. .  
Bad people know you are eager to sell. .
and they may pose as possible buyers. .

The idea here is they pretend being buyers
So they can go inside your house. .
and while you are showing them the basement.. . 
Someone will lean against a window facing the backyard 
seemingly interested in the view from the window
and. .
unlocking it!

You want to showcase your house to sell. . not showcase it for burglars to see what could they steal!

Qualify Your Buyers.  . . a good advice

Even before you begin a serious negotiation with a buyer, make sure that they are even approved or pre-approved by a reputable lender.

It may  also be a good idea to do a background check by investigating the buyer’s financial statement

You may need to ask for this together with any offer being submitted

Taking these precautions saves you a lot of  time and headaches later on. .

Be wary of unrepresented buyers. .

Realtors do not normally show houses to people that are not qualified to buy. . .they don't like to waste their time.

When selling your home, you are taking risks. . 

Just be prepared and wary. . that's my advice

Watch this video where I discuss what you need to do before you allow anyone into your house

26 Tips you should know to get your home SOLD for TOP DOLLAR @ the fastest time!

#1 Determine your home's value with your head and not your heart!

#2 You don't need a make over. .just move it over!

#3 Why are you selling?. . .a trick real estate agents use

#4 How should respond to Low Ball Offers?

#5  The DANGERS of Overpricing Your Home and How To Fix It!

#6  Make Buyers Bite with this trick!

#7 Negotiating Tips To Get More Money for Your House

#8 Should I put a lockbox on my For Sale By Owner House? 

#9 How to protect yourself from BOGUS HOME INSPECTIONS

#10 HELP: Neighbor from HELL is keeping me from selling my house

#11 Approval letters for Donald Duck the buyer

#12 Neat trick to protect your property from scammers

#13 How to hire a FREE Attorney for your sale. .

#14 What to do if the appraisal comes in low -- HELP!!!

#15 How much earnest deposit money should you ask as a FSBO?

#16 What to FIX before selling your house? 

#17 What are contingencies? and why they should matter to you..

#18 "Is that your best and final offer?

#19 De-Cluttering Your Home is a Key Step if you want to sell 

#20  Don't miss this important step before selling your home 

#21  Showcase your house. . .not your jewelry!

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My dedication to the pursuit of quality seller representation in MD, DC  or VA is my relentless determination to achieve perfection in my craft for the benefit of all my clients. I believe that my team of Real Estate Professionals  are uniquely qualified to give you the results you are looking for as a seller.No matter if you are selling today or maybe years down the road, please contact me for all your real estate needs. You are going to like the way we do business.

Fernando Herboso

Broker for Herboso & Associates 

240-426-5754

Our selling fees. .

in a hurry?

Tips to sell your house fast

Want to know how we market our homes and go the EXTRA MILE for our sellers?

GO HERE AND FIND OUT. . 

http://www.reallynicehomes.com/blog/tips-selling-your-house-showcase-your-house-not-your-jewelry/

The Importance of a Pre-Home Inspection When Selling Your Home

26 Tips You Should Know To Get Your Home Sold Fast For The Highest Amount and Less Hassle!

Original Article

Because your home is more likely your largest asset, deciding to sell your home is not a decision that you should take lightly.

 Everyone wants to sell their home for top dollar,  fast and for the least amount of money.

26 Tips you should know to get your home SOLD for TOP DOLLAR @ the fastest time!

Tip #19 

3 Reasons why having a Pre-Home Inspection is a good idea. ..

Having a pre-home inspection is something that I advise to all my sellers,
There are 3 reasons why I do this . .
My advice is for you to incorporate this strategy and follow this advice:

Reason #1  Be Prepare NOT Surprised, Advance Knowledge of Defects puts you in control of your sale.

A simple home inspection will reveal about significant defects that might need your attention  You take control from the beginning and gives you opportunity to make repairs prior to listing and marketing the property at your own time and conditions.

Reason #2  Disclosing Defects  . What Defects??   

By having a detailed inspection report in hand it allows you to simply provide full disclosure to the new buyer, and potentially reduces the likelihood of possible legal problems after the sale of your home.
When undiscovered defects are discovered during a pre home inspection. .they must be disclosed!

Reason #3  Are you selling it AS IS?  A pre-Home Inspection should help you make this decision

Yes, you know that there may be many things against you. ..just making a decision to sell it "as is" could cost you several thousands  of dollars
Outlining all defects prior to selling your home allows you with important information to the economics in doing these repairs yourself that could "NET" you more money when you sell.

Watch this video where I discuss two examples when lack of information could cost you money when negotiating the sale of your home

26 Tips you should know to get your home SOLD for TOP DOLLAR @ the fastest time!

#1 Determine your home's value with your head and not your heart!

#2 You don't need a make over. .just move it over!

#3 Why are you selling?. . .a trick real estate agents use

#4 How should respond to Low Ball Offers?

#5  The DANGERS of Overpricing Your Home and How To Fix It!

#6  Make Buyers Bite with this trick!

#7 Negotiating Tips To Get More Money for Your House

#8 Should I put a lockbox on my For Sale By Owner House? 

#9 How to protect yourself from BOGUS HOME INSPECTIONS

#10 HELP: Neighbor from HELL is keeping me from selling my house

#11 Approval letters for Donald Duck the buyer

#12 Neat trick to protect your property from scammers

#13 How to hire a FREE Attorney for your sale. .

#14 What to do if the appraisal comes in low -- HELP!!!

#15 How much earnest deposit money should you ask as a FSBO?

#16 What to FIX before selling your house? 

#17 What are contingencies? and why they should matter to you..

#18 "Is that your best and final offer?

#19 The Importance of a Pre-Home Inspection

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My dedication to the pursuit of quality seller representation in MD, DC  or VA is my relentless determination to achieve perfection in my craft for the benefit of all my clients. I believe that my team of Real Estate Professionals  are uniquely qualified to give you the results you are looking for as a seller.No matter if you are selling today or maybe years down the road, please contact me for all your real estate needs. You are going to like the way we do business.

Fernando Herboso

Broker for Herboso & Associates 

240-426-5754

Our selling fees. .

in a hurry?

Tips to sell your house fast

Want to know how we market our homes and go the EXTRA MILE for our sellers?

GO HERE AND FIND OUT. . 

http://www.reallynicehomes.com/blog/tips-selling-your-home-3-reasons-why-having-pre-home-inspection-good-idea/

Tips To Sell Your House: When the Appraisal Comes in Low . .HELP!

26 Tips You Should Know To Get Your Home Sold Fast For The Highest Amount and Less Hassle!

Because your home is more likely your largest asset, deciding to sell your home is not a decision that you should take lightly.

 Everyone wants to sell their home for top dollar,  fast and for the least amount of money.

http://www.reallynicehomes.com/blog/tips-sell-your-house-when-appraisal-comes-low-help/

26 Tips you should know to get your home SOLD for TOP DOLLAR @ the fastest time!

Tip #14  What to do when the Appraisal Comes in low . .HELP!!!!

You are not alone. .

I had to deal with this problem twice this month. .

Your options are limited

This is a very volatile market right now. .and 2013 seems to becoming the first year where appraisal results will need a drum roll!

Loose appraisals were a part of the problem when inflated prices were as common as loan approvals

Appraisal  complaints are rising now and there are ways how you can avoid the problem

Part of my advice is how to prevent appraisal  problems.

But what happens when you are facing the problem now?

Lets go step by step:

Challenge the appraisal. Find a recent comp that is not configured on the report.
Disputing an appraisal is not easy if you don't have the latest data of SOLD properties. .Zillow is not going to help you here.

You are better off consulting with a agent that has access to current market conditions.

Order an appraisal on your own.  Hire your own appraiser and hope that they will have value that is more helpful for you as a seller.

The caveat here is that most lenders when faced with two different appraisal they tend to choose the lowest . .not the highest. .but it may trigger for the lender to order a third appraisal if data is conflicting on the first two.


As a seller you hold a lot of clout. .specially if the house is a dream house for the buyers. .

Another possible solution is for your to carry a second note for the difference and still sell your house.
Of course the lender may not approve of this and the buyer, no matter how in love is with your house. . .may not agree to this terms. but is worth a try.


Ultimately, you need to face reality. . 
the appraiser does not set the price of your house. .. .the market does

Perhaps, you can compromise and meet the buyer to the terms of the appraisal. . after all, it may be the only choice you have.

Because if these tactics fail and you and the buyer can not agree to make up the shortfall in the appraised value, you may find yourself with a null contract. 
Most buyers are protected by a contingency clause in the sales contract, stating that the transaction can be terminated if the home doesn't appraise at, or above, the sales price.

So what are your choices then. . to put it back in the market and try to sell it for more that you know your house is worth?

Watch this video to see what you should do before putting your house for sale and avoid the APPRAISAL TRAP!

26 Tips you should know to get your home SOLD for TOP DOLLAR @ the fastest time!

#1 Determine your home's value with your head and not your heart!

#2 You don't need a make over. .just move it over!

#3 Why are you selling?. . .a trick real estate agents use

#4 How should respond to Low Ball Offers?

#5  The DANGERS of Overpricing Your Home and How To Fix It!

#6  Make Buyers Bite with this trick!

#7 Negotiating Tips To Get More Money for Your House

#8 Should I put a lockbox on my For Sale By Owner House? 

#9 How to protect yourself from BOGUS HOME INSPECTIONS

#10 HELP: Neighbor from HELL is keeping me from selling my house

#11 Approval letters for Donald Duck the buyer

#12 Neat trick to protect your property from scammers

#13 How to hire a FREE Attorney for your sale. .

#14 What to do if the appraisal comes in low -- HELP!!!

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My dedication to the pursuit of quality seller representation in MD, DC  or VA is my relentless determination to achieve perfection in my craft for the benefit of all my clients. I believe that my team of Real Estate Professionals  are uniquely qualified to give you the results you are looking for as a seller.No matter if you are selling today or maybe years down the road, please contact me for all your real estate needs. You are going to like the way we do business.

Fernando Herboso

Broker for Herboso & Associates 

240-426-5754

Our selling fees. .

in a hurry?

Tips to sell your house fast

Want to know how we market our homes and go the EXTRA MILE for our sellers?

GO HERE AND FIND OUT. . 

http://www.reallynicehomes.com/blog/selling-tips-still-market-overpriced-and-beaten-dont-wait-any-longer/