FAQs
How do I use
this site?
How much do you charge for
your services?
That seems like a lot of money. Is your fee negotiable?
How long have you been
selling real estate?
How much real estate do you sell in a year?
You claim you know the Atlanta market.
How long have you lived here?
When looking for an agent, am I required to sign a
buyer’s agreement with the agent?
When looking for a home do I need to
be pre-qualified?
Should I look at my credit score before I
start looking for homes?
What is earnest money and do I need to
pay it?
I’m buying a new home. Do I need to
have a home inspector inspect it?
Once I get a house inspected are the
sellers obligated to repair whatever damage or deficiencies the inspector finds?
Should I buy title insurance?
There is a closing attorney at my
closing. Does he represent the buyer or the seller?
Speaking of the closing, do I really
have to show up?
I still have questions. Where can I
get answers?
Move your mouse over the Click Here To
Email me above, and you can see what the links look like. I have tried to
offer a wealth of information about the Atlanta area. If there is something or
some service that you still need information about, I will do my best to find
it for you. Simply click above and let me know!
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If you are a buyer, you will pay absolutely
nothing. If you are a seller, we work on a percentage of your sale price.
Generally it is six percent for residential sales and ten percent for commercial
sales. Of course, these fees are only paid once property has changed hands. For
that fee, which can be included into your price, we relieve you of the burden of
marketing your property, negotiating with the buyer and fighting through the
legal and financial maze of selling your property.
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Everything is negotiable, but a lower fee
will attract fewer agents and few agents translates into fewer prospective
buyers. Agents, like everyone else are in business to make money and human
nature being what it is, they will show more properties with higher commissions
than those with lower one. While I realize no one likes to part with their hard
earned money, there is no good reason to limit your options.
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I have been solving housing and commercial
solutions for over six years. Prior to that time I owned and operated
restaurants in both Georgia and Florida.
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Last year, I sold over three million
dollars worth of property.
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Except for a brief hiatus in Florida, I
have lived, worked and owned a business in Atlanta since 1975
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No, you do not have to sign it, but it is
in your interest. If you do not sign you will become a customer, but if you do
sign, you will become a client. An agent, any agent, will do more for a client
than a customer. Further, this contract between you and your agent demands more
legal responsibility from the agent to work on you behalf.
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When looking for a home do I need to
be pre-qualified?
It is advisable. Better yet, get
pre-approved. It makes the process go much smoother,adds another quiver in your
negotiating arsenal and gives you a realistic view of your buying potential
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Should I look at my credit score before I
start looking for homes?
In most states, including Georgia, you are
guaranteed by law to view your credit rating at least once a year without
charge, but continually checking your credit rating will lower your score. It
is best if you let your financial advisor or lenders make the necessary credit
checks.
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What is earnest money and do I need to
pay it?
Yes, you will need to pay it. When making
a contract on a house, the seller will demand earnest money. It is an
expression of good faith and is applied to the purchase price of the home at
closing. Should you decide not back out of the contract, the seller may or may
not get to keep this money so it is very important that you review this part of
the contract thoroughly with your Realtor or legal advisor.
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I’m buying a new home. Do I need to
have a home inspector inspect it?
I would recommend it even if you have a
builder’s warranty. A walk through is useless if you don’t know what to look
for.
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Once I get a house inspected are the
sellers obligated to repair whatever damage or deficiencies the inspector finds?
Possibly, but generally no. All of this is
negotiable and should be spelled out in your home contract which is why it is
imperative that you understand the contract that you are signing.
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Should I buy title insurance?
Yes you should by title insurance. It
gives you clear title to the property and covers you against all claims.
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There is a closing attorney at my
closing. Does he represent the buyer or the seller?
He or she represents neither buyer nor the
seller. They represent the lender.
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Speaking of the closing, do I really have
to show up?
Yes. There are many documents to sign and
unless you have given someone your power of attorney, you will need to be there.
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I still have questions. Where can I
get answers?
You can contact me at anytime with your
questions and will be under no obligation to use my services.
I want to
help - so contact me today!
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