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If you’re selling your home, there are a myriad of benefits to ordering a pre-listing inspection. Today we’re joined by an expert to help explain them all.
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Why should sellers get a home inspection before selling their home? Today we’re joined by HouseMaster marketing representative Melissa Berends to give you the lowdown. Melissa will go over the benefits of a pre-listing inspection, but for more information about home inspections and questions you should as as a buyer, download our free e-book by clicking the image below.
In case you don’t know, a home inspection is an unbiased, objective evaluation of the home’s major components which notes any potential defects or areas of concern. HouseMaster refers to these as pre-listing inspections.
The first major benefit you get from a pre-listing inspection is that you know what repairs are needed and can decide to either make them or negotiate an adjustment to the selling price. Seller-made repairs can normally be made for less than the negotiated repair cost, so it’s probably in your best interest to make the repairs that are revealed during the pre-listing inspection.
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A pre-listing inspection greatly enhances your home’s marketability.
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Another benefit is that the original selling price is more often obtained when a pre-listing inspection has been performed because either the noted repairs have been made or the original selling price has been adjusted to reflect the home’s condition. Therefore, a realistic price is established based on factual data prior to the home being listed. You could also lose more money off your initial asking price if a buyer performs their own inspection and find undisclosed flaws. In fact, for every flaw a buyer finds in a home that would cost $1,000 to fix, you stand to lose $3,000- $5,000 off your asking price. In truth, the average buyer doesn’t really know what it would cost to fix a given issue, and flaws are seen as far more egregious than those disclosed beforehand.
A pre-listing inspection also greatly enhances your home’s marketability. If you have an excellent home inspection report, you can show it to potential buyers. For example, HouseMaster provides a link to their electronic pre-listing inspection report for any digital media advertising. There are many other creative ways to use the inspection report to help sell your property, as well.
Lastly, your potential liability will be reduced with an independent report of the home’s condition from a professional home inspection company. You may not know the true condition or any possible defects when completing the seller’s disclosure statement, which can cause legal and goodwill issues. If both you and the buyer are aware of the home’s conditions, you can proceed forward with a good-faith negotiation.
For a more in-depth look at the scope and purpose of a home inspection, click here to see one of HouseMaster’s own reports.
If you would like more information from Melissa about home inspections, you can call her at (888) 848-0202.
A special thanks to Brandy from Toronto for inquiring about this topic. She will receive a $25 gift card for her question being chosen. If you have any questions or are interested in buying or selling a house, please don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. We’d be glad to assist you.
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Toth Team Worldwide Network of Keller Williams Realty and Kathy Toth announced the Endorsement Gary LeVox. This endorsement is important to the Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Experts team. “We are thrilled, it is a perfect combination of I’m Moving On’s melody and heartfelt lyrics combined with LeVox’s personal endorsement.” said CEO Kathy Toth. “We want our clients to know they are important to us, and this is just another way we have of saying that.”
Kathy Toth is proud to announce that she and The Toth Team Worldwide Network is now exclusively endorsed in Ann Arbor by the lead singer of Rascal Flatts, Gary LeVox.
This endorsement also incorporates the music of Rascal Flatts, featuring “I’m Moving On”, which was awarded ‘Song of the Year’ at the 38th annual Academy of Country Music awards in 2002.
The concept for using the song I’m Moving On began with a desire to help home sellers ease the stress of moving into their next home, and connect them with Kathy’s Team so they can help them handle the challenges associated with buying or selling their home. “Gary was the perfect choice. Great song, great message, and one of the most identifiable voices in Nashville.”
The Gary LeVox / I’m Moving On endorsement debuts on 102.9 W4 Country and Ann Arbor’s 101.7 WQKL on Monday, March 12, 2017.
For almost 30 years, Toth Team Worldwide Network has served Washtenaw, Livingston, Oakland, Lenawee, Jackson and Wayne Counties, including clients in Dexter, Ann Arbor, Chelsea and Saline.
Today, Toth Team Worldwide Network has global aspirations and a growth strategy to meet the modern needs of clients around the world. The launch of the Denver expansion team in 2016 placed Toth Team Worldwide Network in position to accomplish these goals.
Toth Team Worldwide Network is among the top one percent of Keller Williams REALTORS® nationally. They have been featured on House Hunters HGTV, and are proud to be the only trusted agent endorsed by celebrity Martin Bandyke on radio 107.1, and the exclusive real estate agent for 102.9 W4Country.
Toth Team Worldwide Network exceeds client expectations while delivering top performance in the purchase or sale of residential real estate worldwide. To learn more, please visit www.KathyToth.com, email [email protected].
Kathy Toth, Toth Team Worldwide Network of REALTORS® welcomes Brenda Grigg-Lazo, to the Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Experts team. “Brenda is an experienced REALTOR® who really knows Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas.” Said CEO Kathy Toth. “Her knowledge and great attitude will serve our clients well and make her a great addition to our organization at Keller Williams.”
Brenda and her husband Nick, are proud to call Hamburg their home. Brenda has over 30 years of customer service, sales, and marketing experience as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. With over Ten years as a Realtor “Her mission is to create lifelong relationships with her clients by providing honest and ethical advice, exceptional customer service, personal dedication and ongoing consultation during the buying and selling of your home.” I know that every buyer and seller have different needs and dreams regarding their home. Brenda has done real estate in Washtenaw, Livingston, Wayne and Oakland counties. She has even traveled as far north as Gaylord and as far west as St. Johns for clients to find the right home! Outside of work Brenda and her husband love being outdoors and especially on their boat. Brenda volunteers at her church and she and her husband are loyal Detroit Lions Fans.
For over 20 years, Toth Team Worldwide Network has served Washtenaw, Livingston, Oakland, Lenawee, Jackson and Wayne Counties, including clients in Dexter, Ann Arbor, Chelsea and Saline.
Today, Toth Team Worldwide Network has global aspirations and a growth strategy to meet the modern needs of clients around the world. The launch of the Denver expansion team in 2016 placed Toth Team Worldwide Network in position to accomplish these goals.
Toth Team Worldwide Network is among the top one percent of REALTORS® nationally. They have been featured on House Hunters HGTV, and are proud to be the only trusted agent endorsed by celebrity Martin Bandyke on radio 107.1, and the exclusive real estate agent for 102.9 W4Country.
Toth Team Worldwide Network exceeds client expectations while delivering top performance in the purchase or sale of residential real estate worldwide. To learn more, please visit www.KathyToth.com, email [email protected].
Toth Team Worldwide Network of REALTORS® announced the addition of a new member, Theresa Lafever, to the Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Experts team. “Theresa is an enthusiastic realtor, new to our area but not new to the real estate industry,” said CEO Kathy Toth. “Her knowledge and great customer service skills will serve our Ann Arbor Area clients well, and this makes her a great fit for our organization at Keller Williams.”
Theresa Lafever, comes to us from the Northville Market Center and is eager to learn about the Ann Arbor real estate market. “I am excited to join Kathy Toth and her team, as I gain knowledge of the Ann Arbor real estate market. Learning about the dynamics is important so as to be able to guide my clients, and provide them the most up-to-date information.” Outside of working with clients, Theresa enjoys spending time with her family. She is a proud mom to two teenagers, and spends many days cheering on her son in his high school sports endeavors. As the busy spring market starts to ramp up, Toth is confident that Lafever will provide outstanding service to Ann Arbor area home buyers.
For over 20 years, Toth Team Worldwide Network has served Washtenaw, Livingston, Oakland, Lenawee, Jackson and Wayne Counties, including clients in Dexter, Ann Arbor, Chelsea and Saline.
Today, Toth Team Worldwide Network has global aspirations and a growth strategy to meet the modern needs of clients around the world. The launch of the Denver expansion team in 2016 placed Toth Team Worldwide Network in position to accomplish these goals.
Toth Team Worldwide Network is among the top one percent of REALTORS® nationally. They have been featured on House Hunters HGTV, and are proud to be the only trusted agent endorsed by celebrity Martin Bandyke on radio 107.1, and the exclusive real estate agent for 102.9 W4Country.
Toth Team Worldwide Network exceeds client expectations while delivering top performance in the purchase or sale of residential real estate worldwide. To learn more, please visit www.KathyToth.com, email [email protected].
Toth Team Worldwide Network announced the addition of a new member, Catherine Hahn, to the Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Experts Team. “Catherine is an enthusiastic REALTOR® who really knows our area.” said CEO Kathy Toth. “Her knowledge and great attitude will serve our Ann Arbor Area clients well, and makes her a great fit for our organization at Keller Williams.”
Catherine Hahn is a third generation Ann Arborite who has lived and studied all over the world. After 12 years of travel and schooling she found that there really is no place like home. She returned to Ann Arbor with a deep appreciation and love for Washtenaw County and all it has to offer. As a college professor for the past decade, Catherine’s smart and energetic disposition has been a continual source of inspiration allowing her to help her students achieve their goals. When applied in the Real Estate Market, that makes her a logical and driven REALTOR®, dedicated to meeting the individual needs of each client. Of her new position Catherine says “I am is over joyed to be joining such a well-regarded and fantastic team as the Toth Team Worldwide Network of REALTORS®. Visiting properties and studying the trends in Ann Arbor’s fast-paced and dynamic real estate market keeps me intrigued day after day. But, more important than what’s happening in the market, is my relationship with my clients and the care I take to meet each of their needs and exceed their expectations. There is nothing better than seeing a smile on their face and a sparkle in their eye as we enter their new home.” As we approach the busy spring season, Toth is confident that Catherine will continue to provide outstanding service to Ann Arbor Area homebuyers and sellers alike.
Toth Team Worldwide Network have been serving Washtenaw, Livingston, Oakland, Lenawee, Jackson and Wayne Counties including Dexter, Ann Arbor, Chelsea and Saline clients for over 20 years. They are among the top one percent of REALTORS® nationally and have been featured twice on House Hunters HGTV. She can also be heard in the mornings 107.1 endorsed by Martin Bandyke, and 102.9 W4Country Radio, Breakfast with Bubba. Kathy works directly with listing and buyer representative partners towards exceeding her client’s expectations while meeting their real estate purchase or sale objectives.
Kathy is an Associate Broker, Accredited Seller Representative, Certified Distressed Property Expert, and Certified Commercial Investment Member Candidate. To experience their website and to learn more about the team, please visit www.KathyToth.com, email [email protected], or stop into their office at 3134 Baker Road, Dexter, MI 48130 or 2144 S State St Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
The Toth Team Worldwide Network of REALTOR® has several open positions for those considering a career in Real Estate or a career move. Details are continually updated at http://www.KathyToth.com/job_opportunities.
Toth Team Announces New Team Member
Kathy Toth, Toth Team Worldwide network of REALTORS® announced the addition of a new team member, Larry Nearhood, to the Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Experts team. “Larry is an enthusiastic Realtor who really knows our area”, said CEO Kathy Toth. “His knowledge and great attitude will serve our Ann Arbor Area, which makes him a great fit for our organization at Keller Williams.”
Larry Nearhood has lived in southeast Michigan his entire life and of his new position he says “I am extremely happy to be a part of such a well-regarded and energetic team as the Toth Team Worldwide Network of REALTORS®. Visiting properties and knowing the trends of Ann Arbor’s fast-paced and dynamic real estate market keep me intrigued day after day and ensures I am bringing the most up to date information to my clients.”
Outside of work, Larry is an avid golfer, curler, and University Of Michigan fan. With a busy year ahead, the Toth Team is confident that Nearhood will continue to provide outstanding service to Ann Arbor home buyers and sellers.
Toth Team, Worldwide Network have been serving Washtenaw, Livingston, Oakland, Lenawee, Jackson and Wayne Counties including Dexter, Ann Arbor, Chelsea and Saline clients for over 20 years. They are among the top one percent of REALTORS® nationally and have been featured twice on House Hunters HGTV. She can also be heard in the mornings 107.1 endorsed by Martin Bandyke, and 102.9 W4Country Radio, Breakfast with Bubba. Kathy works directly with listing and buyer representative partners towards exceeding her client’s expectations while meeting their real estate purchase or sale objectives.
Kathy is an Associate Broker, Accredited Seller Representative, Certified Distressed Property Expert, and Certified Commercial Investment Member Candidate. To experience their website and to learn more about the team, please visit www.KathyToth.com, email [email protected], or stop into their office at 3134 Baker Road, Dexter, MI 48130 or 2144 S State St Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
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2017 is almost here!
We hope that you had a wonderful 2016. We did, and it’s all thanks to you and your support. Thank you for allowing us to help you meet your real estate goals for 2016.
A new year brings new opportunities for all of us. Whether you celebrate Kwanzaa, Christmas, Chanukah, Pancha Ganapati, Happy Holidays, Festivus, or Winter Solstice, we wish you prosperity.
A tradition in Greece is to hang an onion on the front door of their homes, and when the family wakes on January 1st, each get tapped on the head with the onion, for good luck.
Whatever your resolutions may be, we hope the new year brings you peace, joy, and laughter.
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We hope the new year brings you peace, joy, and laughter.
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Enjoy this holiday season and make some wonderful memories with your friends and family. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year.
As always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. We are happy to help you in any way that we can.
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“For things to improve, you have to improve. For things to get better, you have to get better. For things to change, you have to change. When you change, everything changes for you.” – Jim Rohn
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If you’re packing your home yourself, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Today, Dani Hallsell from Stevens Worldwide Van Lines is here to share her top five packing tips to save money.
1. Gather your supplies. You’ll need boxes, newsprint, bubble wrap, scissors, tape, and pens.
2. Use packing tape to seal the seams on the bottom of the box. You should also add some tape perpendicularly across the box for extra support. Remember to fill the boxes completely to keep them from collapsing. Pack heavy items in smaller boxes in order to avoid straining your back.
3. Prepare for the move early. Start assembling moving boxes. Place them around the house to help you remember to pack a little bit every day.
4. Set one box aside for donations. Use this time to determine what you’ll take with you and what you will give away.
5. Make sure your valuables are securely wrapped. If you can feel the items through the cushion wrapping, you will need more protection.
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Furthermore, follow these Five Packing Tips to Save Money and your home will be securely packed up in no time.
In addition, if you have any other questions about packing for Dani, you can give her a call at (517) 614-8037 or email her at [email protected]. As always, if you have any real estate questions, please reach out to us. Each person on Toth Team Worldwide Network is here to serve and we are happy to help you!