the labor and time you have invested into getting your home sold. Hours upon hours spent cleaning, staging, showing, and communicating may suddenly flood your mind. You may wonder if it was in vain when faced with buyers who are critical, demanding, or rude. Retaliation in a like manner can break a deal, so learn to deal with potential homebuyers objectively. Don’t let your ego get in the way of a good deal. DO - MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE CORRECT PAPERWORK AND HAVE A REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY Selling a home requires you as the seller prepare and disclose many items to prevent a buyer from being able to back out of a transaction. Everything from a Illinois Property Disclosure to a Lead and Radon disclosure must be given when required. Do not guess on these. If you are using a licensed Realtor, they will make sure all the i's are dotted and t's crossed when it comes to making sure all forms are presented and filled out correctly. I always recommend that you also use a real estate attorney to represent your legal interests in any real estate transaction. The cost is typically a small Flat Fee so do not let the small expense keep you from hiring this essential service. The cost of making a mistake or worse yet instigating a law suit is far more costly. As it is said, "People who try to represent themselves have a fool for a client" .
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Richard has received certification from the National Association of Realtors as a "RENE" (Real Estate Negotiation Expert) - Please let him know if you have any questions.
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