Buyers… beware!

Looking at houses online to explore ideas for a remodeling project using Houzz is amazing! Tracking what sold in the neighborhood on Trulia is informative. Passing the time browsing for a future dream home on Zillow is truly enjoyable.

Looking at houses on the numerous apps and websites today is handy, informative, and great fun.

But when it is time to buy or sell, remember…Be aware.

Content becomes outdated, and technology has glitches. During an actual real estate transaction, due to any number of reasons, sometimes people and emotions can collide.

Just think about the number of people involved in the home buying experience: lenders, underwriting departments, escrow agents, closing agents, inspectors, appraisers, surveyors, bankers…and this is after the pricing of the home, marketing and showings.

Think about the paperwork involved: lender required documents, purchase and sale agreements, repair requests, amendments, and wiring instructions, to name just a few…and this is after the home search, home negotiation, and showings.

Additionally, each seller and each buyer is unique, and each property is unique. The reality of an actual real estate transaction is that each one is unique. Each is multifaceted.

At some point in nearly every transaction even the most savvy buyer or seller will have questions. Who best to answer real estate questions than an experienced, dedicated real estate professional?

Clear communication, rapid response time, and an experienced professional realtor may help avoid any misunderstandings, but if necessary, will bring balance, clarity and happiness back to the transaction in less time than it takes to google your name.

Digital information is at an all time high, and if I had to guess, it will continue to increase. Content creation and technological advancements will continue. The virtual experience of looking inside properties will be further developed, more ideas will be brought to life; it’s an exciting proposition!

Houzz, Trulia, Zillow lovers, continue to have fun.

But, to maximize your greatest investment and minimize any problems, when it is time to sell your house and buy that new home, call me anytime.