Before you sign on the bottom line, know which items are negotiable and which negate the deal entirely. Clearly defining these in advance can save you significant headaches when the buying bug takes over. Your agent will remind you of your non-negotiables and keep you on the right track.
Here are some big-ticket items to keep in mind before closing out a contract:
If there is land behind your property that does not have egress, that landowner may have easement rights. That means, they may install a driveway right through your land to get to theirs. Easements are listed on the deed, so have your agent or title lawyer clarify anything you don’t understand.
Make sure your real estate agent knows what’s non-negotiable for you so that the property you fall in love with is the one of your dreams, not your nightmares.
I have lived in and loved Western North Carolina since 1964 and I think it is the greatest place to live. I have been in real estate since 1985 and I enjoy helping other people find homes in this area. I am familiar with Buncombe and Henderson counties primarily and some of Haywood and Madison counties. These are the counties that surround Asheville and Hendersonville. Tell me what setting you like and I will help you find it.
If you have a house to sell, I can help you there also. Since I show many houses, I am familiar with the values and with what buyers are interested in. I can help you promote your house to the right buyer. When I started 35 years ago, the paperwork was limited and simple, the mortgages had set qualifications and very little variance. It is so much more complex now. I can help you thru the maze.
There are mortgages now for almost everyone. Let me help you find the right lender. Very little down is required. There are some 100% mortgages and others with as little as 3%. There is a program that will fit you.