the hard work is over. But unfortunately, that’s not always the case.
Once your buyers order an inspection of your home, chances are, they’re going to come back with a list of demands — or ask for a price reduction based on the list of repairs the inspector says they need. But rather than dropping your price, you can turn to a great handyman to make any last-minute repairs and salvage your deal. When it comes to hiring a reliable handyman, you can’t trust just anyone. As a real estate agent, I’ve worked with dozens of local contractors, and I know exactly who you should call. For repair jobs big and small, I always recommend trusted licensed and bonded contractors. Whether you’re looking at a simple repair like a broken door-knob — or a major fix like a broken staircase — you can trust these professional handymen to get the job done to your highest satisfaction — and please even the most demanding buyers. Imagine taking your home off the market for 60 days while a prospective buyer tries to buy it. Then, 60 days later, the buyer finds out they can’t get a loan. You just wasted 60 days of marketing time! Now, imagine that during the 60 days, another buyer wanted to buy your home. But the buyer couldn’t purchase it. Why? Because you signed a contract with the first buyer. By the time you find out the first buyer could not obtain financing, the other buyer has already bought a house! Ouch! You just lost a sale! This is why it’s so important to make sure a buyer is able to obtain financing before you sign a contract. Fortunately, I work with a broad spectrum of mortgage lenders who can pre-qualify any prospective buyers. The mortgage professionals I recommend will put their best foot forward as they know that they will win business while they are in a competing situation. They will tell you whether the client can Read This Before You Sign a Contract With a Buyer
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