So, you’re thinking of buying and selling a South Orange County on your own. Many homeowners think that buying and selling on their own is a simple process. In reality, there’s a lot to do and it can easily become overwhelming. Today, we’ll go over a to-do list for buying and selling a property. As you’ll see, hiring a Realtor can save you a lot of time, stress, and money. To learn more, watch this short video. http://www.focusreteam.com/2016/04/14/should-you-hire-a-south-orange-county-realtor/ Want to buy a South Orange County home? Check out our free home search: http://www.focusreteam.com/search-homes-for-sale/#/-1543201236 Want to sell your South Orange County home? Check out our free home value report: http://www.focusreteam.com/free-home-value-report/ About Us: We understand. Buying or selling a home is more than just a transaction: it’s a life-changing experience. It can be both exciting and challenging. Having a team of experienced real estate professionals helping you through the process, can help make all the difference. At Focus Realty, “Clients Come First.” We are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized service for all of our clients. We take great pride in the relationships we build and always work relentlessly on the client’s behalf to help them achieve their real estate goals. Our team of members are some of the best and brightest in the industry, and we’re always striving to be leaders in market research, innovative marketing strategies, and consumer education. Today’s buyers and sellers need a trusted resource to guide them through the complex world of real estate. With our extensive knowledge and commitment to providing only the best and most timely information to our clients, we are your go-to source for real estate advice and market insight. Focus Real Estate 10 Corporate Park #110 Irvine, CA 92606 (949) 679-8880 Windy Ruffini - Email: windyruffini@gmail.com Traci Mayes - Email: traci.mayes@gmail.com -Transcription- Many homeowners think selling a home is a piece of cake. However, there’s so much things to do and keep track of during this process. If you’re thinking of buying and selling a South house on your own, we’ve compiled a quick to-do list just for you! Check it out below. Decide how much to list the house for. Prepare the house for sale. Create the marketing materials. Hold the open house. Knock on doors in your neighborhood. Mark the home for sale. Coordinate 10 different showings. Research neighborhood statistics. Check school ratings. Review incoming offers. Is there a pre-approval letter attached to that offer? How much is the down payment? Professionally negotiate the offer. Verify that the buyer is qualified. Check the property taxes. Review the title report. Get the CC&Rs; from the Homeowners Association. Research the local amenities. Hire an escrow company. Arrange inspections and the appraisal. Research home improvement permits. Negotiate all the repairs. Verify that all the disclosures have been signed. Be careful, there are a lot of those. Order a natural hazard report. Order the homeowner’s and flood insurance. Order the title insurance. If it’s a new construction property, obtain a certificate of occupancy. Calculate the closing costs. Coordinate the final walk through . That’s a lot to take care of independently! Who you work with matters, and Realtors can take care of everything on this list. If these 28 steps look overwhelming to you as a prospective seller, consider hiring a tailored professional. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or email us. We look forward to hearing from you!

• published: 27 Apr 2016
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