Expert Advice from Amy & Kyle Bergquist at Keller Williams Legacy Partners
When a buyer purchases a home, they have the right to have certain inspections performed within a specified timeframe after the contract is signed. In our market, the window to have inspections conducted is typically anywhere from 7-14 days. Buyers want their right to understand any issues with the house and sellers want the review conducted as soon as possible so that they know the contract is continuing forward towards closing. Often my buyers look
Although the frequent snow and ice storms may suggest otherwise, spring will be here soon enough and bring with it the outdoor construction and renovation season. Towns in the Greater Hartford area and the State of Connecticut have a number of ordinances in place that homeowners need to be aware of as they plan this year’s projects. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or planning to hire a crew, make sure that you comply with any
Whenever my clients have a home inspection performed, I always recommend that they also have a radon test performed. Radon is an odorless and tasteless gas that is released when uranium decays in soil and rocks. It is just about everywhere, at varying concentration levels. It can enter a home through cracks in the walls and floor of your foundation and collect indoors. It can also be released by building materials or well water. If
This morning I went to preview a house for a client. It was a “pretty house” that had recently been flipped. Just about everything had been redone; new kitchen, baths, paint, windows, everything. It was even staged very nicely, straight out of Better Homes and Gardens. I can see a buyer walking into this house and being very impressed. It would be easy for a person to envision themselves living there, and not having to
You’ve looked at a lot of houses. Finally, there is one that meets your needs and you’ve taken the plunge. Your contract was accepted and now it’s time for the inspection phase. The market has changed from the feeding frenzy of a few years ago when buyers were lined up waiting for your deal to fall through so they could pounce. Now, in most cases, sellers are lucky to have you stepping up to the