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Ron with Happy Homebuyers
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Charleston South Carolina Real Estate
Tips for Buyers
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Unfortunately many buyers unknowingly
purchase without full exposure to all the homes available that meets their
needs. Worse yet many times they do so without representation or negotiations
in their behalf.
How could that happen? The typical
buyer will start the process by calling on ads or the property sign. Innocently
they may become obligated to working with a licensee that may have little
professional knowledge, qualifications or experience.
Free advice: Shop for your agent
first! Find someone that has experience, represents buyers and one that you
feel comfortable with. Never view homes, give financial information or sign
anything until you have someone you feel you can trust. Be a wise consumer and
ask the below questions. Expect "yes" as an answer to all of the questions.
Walk if need be. You can start by looking for a Certified Residential
Specialist as they generally have years of experience and have completed the
best training available in the real estate industry. Look for one that likes to
work with buyers!
Can you offer buyer agency?
Yes!
Will you show me homes that meet my
specific needs? Yes!
Do you have verifiable qualifications and
the experience to represent my interests? Yes! I will provide a resume and
references.
Will you disclose any conflicts?
Yes!
Will you retain my information
confidential? Yes!
Will you negotiate in my behalf?
Yes!
Do you like working with buyers?
Yes!
Ron, have you earned the CRS designation?
Yes and several others.
Yes! Yes! Yes!
I can answer
yes to all the questions and look forward to telling you personally about
all of the best homes in the neighborhood of your choice. My business is about
word class service. I want you to become a raving fan advocate and refer your
friends, family and co-workers to me time and time again. I will earn the right
to receive referrals by proving service that will "delight" you.
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No question about it, home ownership
is a big investment, maybe the largest you'll ever make. But over time, it's an
investment that pays for itself many times over. Here's how:
Tax Advantages:
- Mortgage interest is tax
deductible.
- Real estate taxes are tax
deductible.
- Local tax benefits are available in many
areas.
- You can enjoy tax-free profits from the
sale of a primary residence that you have occupied for two of the last five
years if you are married and filing jointly. If you are single, or married and
filing separately, you can enjoy tax-free profits up to $250,000.
Investment Benefits:
- You build equity over time, which you
take in cash when you sell your home.
- The profits from home investment are
often greater than from many other investments.
- Because you can borrow against it in most
states, home equity can be a source of emergency funding.
- Land appreciation adds to the value of
your home.
- For many, home owning is an important
part of retirement planning.
Personal Satisfaction:
- You gain more living space.
- You enjoy the satisfaction and pride of
home ownership.
- Home ownership, for many people, is a
sign of independence and achievement.
Let Ron Henderson, Certified Residential
Specialist Help You Achieve Your Dream. It might seem like a long way from
renting to owning but many times a little expert advice and creativity are all
you need to make the leap. If you are ready to own, talk to Ron Henderson
Certified Residential Specialist. As an experienced REALTOR with advanced
training in residential sales, Ron can introduce you to purchase and financing
options that you may not have considered, options that can put the home of your
dreams within your grasp.
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An efficient, well-managed move not only
saves you time and money, it can also make the transition to your new home
easier and more pleasant for your whole family. That's why "Ron Henderson and
his team" offers these proven tips to help make your move a trouble-free
experience from start to finish.
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The "Before You Move"
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- Hire the movers. Retain a reliable moving
company as early as possible. Be clear about your needs and expectations, and
make sure you understand the company's policies.
- Take a room-by-room inventory of your
home. This list will help you when it's time to pack.
- Organize your belongings. Clean and sort
your possessions and set aside unwanted items for a garage sale, your favorite
charity or the garbage pickup.
- Arrange for the shut-off or transfer of
your phone and other utilities.
- Contact your bank and transfer the
contents of your safe deposit box to a bank closer to your home.
- Complete the change of address kit at
your post office.
- Give your friends and relatives your new
address and phone number.
- Obtain copies of all medical and dental
records, school transcripts and birth certificates.
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- Label contents on the outside of each box
and indicate where it will go in your new home.
- Write FRAGILE in large, legible letters
on boxes that contain breakable and/or valuable items.
- Pack all breakables and liquids
separately.
- Seal all medications and other containers
to prevent leaking and move them in leak-proof bags or containers.
- To conserve space, fill drawers with
light items such as shirts, underwear, blankets, pillowcases, etc.
- Transport your plants and pets
personally, if possible. Make sure pets are kept in a well-ventilated
cage.
- Hard to replace valuable items such as
jewelry, documents or artwork should also remain under your personal
supervision.
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What To Do When Moving Day
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- Get plenty of rest the day before you
move.
- Have food and beverages available for the
movers at both ends of your journey.
- When the movers arrive, show them which
items you want loaded last, and which items they should not load.
- When you arrive at your new house, check
the utilities and do as much cleaning as you can before moving furniture
inside.
- After the movers have finished unloading
you might be asked to sign an inventory list. Note any apparent damage before
you sign and indicate in writing that you have not finished inspecting your
possessions.
- Plan something special for the family at
the end of the day.
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Now that you have decided to purchase a
home, why not look for your dream home right with a true exclusive buyer
agent representing your interests. Let us get started searching our database of
home listings based on your specific options and preferences.
We'll Show You The Way Home!
The most important step to finding your
dream home is to contact an agent that will work for you. A professional
with the experience and education to make your dream a reality. Contact Ron
Henderson and his team of professional buyer representatives now! We'll show
you the way home! 
First Time Buyers >A Good Start
When a real estate agent begins to work with a new buyer, we will sit down with you, ask a number of questions, and listen carefully to your answers. Our purpose during this initial interview is to get a clear idea of what kind of property you are looking for and your approximate price range. We explain how we will function as your representative, what the local market is like, and what we can do to help you locate that perfect home.
It is important for you as a prospective buyer to be as clear as possible about your needs. After we have talked and you have decided how much you can comfortably spend, we will know how to facilitate your home search. We won't take you through a three-story colonial with a top floor master suite if you want to avoid climbing up and down stairs! Establishing clear communication with our clients helps us save you hours of unfocused house hunting.
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What is the mysterious American island whose private owners are intent on preserving the ways of early island life?
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The Robinson Family, owners of Niihau, Hawaii, have done everything in their power to preserve traditional ways. |
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