The seller then put the home back on the market, and it sold. Months later, through a property tax notification, it came out that, in preparing new deeds for the properties, the expanded yard area was correctly in the name of the neighbor; however, the house had been transferred to the home buyer. The new homeowner now owned both houses, and the neighbor owned his expanded driveway and yard. Fortunately, they were good neighbors and settled the matter with a few signatures. You may not know much about real estate contracts, but an experienced agent does. If you are looking to buy or sell property in the near future, consider hiring a professional who will make sure that all of your bases are covered and deal with any unforeseen circumstances before they become major problems for you.
YOU WON'T NECESSARIL N'T NECESSARILY SAVE MONEY
The point of doing everything yourself when finding a new house would be saving money, right? Otherwise, why would someone turn down professional assistance in finding a home? The world of real estate has changed over the years. However, it’s unlikely that both the buyer and the seller will reap the benefits of not paying real estate agent commissions. For eg. An owner selling on his own (FSBO) will price the house based on the sale prices of other comparable properties in the area. Many of these properties will be sold with the help of an agent; therefore, the seller profits in getting to keep the percentage of the home’s sale price that might otherwise be paid to the real estate agent (usually 5%). Buyers looking to purchase a home sold by owner without an agent may believe they can save money on the home by not
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