3 Quick Real Estate Tips For Buying A Home

1. Consider the methods of heating an/or air conditioning. Is there adequate insulation from weather extremes?

2. Although you may not be a gardener, landscaping and trees do enhance the beauty and value of a lot and house. Plant deciduous trees, shrubs and vines to provide shade in the summer and sunshine in the winter. Imagine the house in good weather and bad, and in each season. Will you be happy with it year-round?

3. Look carefully at the indoor/outdoor flow of the house and whether you could improve on it. Access from indoor living spaces to exterior spaces (decks etc) encourages outdoor living and appeals to many.

Phoenix Real Estate Club To Discuss Appraisal Process

The Phoenix Real Estate Club in (Phoenix, Arizona) is a a group of real estate investors who benefit from networking with other investors. The members create business relationships and together find investment opportunities.

On Tuesday, September 19th 2006 the Phoenix Real Estate Club will be discussing the Appraisal Process. Do you know who owns the appraisal? Can you understand what it says? James Camp from Real Estate Authority will cover this in his detailed presentation on the appraisal process. He will explain what an appraisal is, how it works, and the importance of timing. James will review an appraisal report explaining how to read it and in what areas investors should pay special attention.

James Camp, owner of The Real Estate Authority, is a Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser in Arizona and a designated Appraiser. He is the current National Director for NAIFA – the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers having served previously as the Phoenix Chapter President and State Director. James started his career as a custom home builder in Arizona and Illinois before getting his Real Estate license. He served as an Investigator for the Arizona Appraisal Board and also with the Office of the Attorney General of Arizona. James also served as Director to the Arizona Appraisers Coalition and held the position of Chapter Director and VP of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers.

Education is important to James, as is documented by his positions as Education Chairperson for the Appraisal Institute, Education Chairman for NAIFA and Public Relations Chairman for the Society of Real Estate Appraisers. It is his goal to help the average person better understand the appraisal process.

The Phoenix Real Estate Club is at 24th Street Conference Center1841 N. 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008.

Why You Need To Find An Honest Real Estate Agent.

Honesty is an important trait to look for when selecting a real estate agent. By honesty I mean the ability to tell you the truth at the risk of losing a commission.

The sad fact is that some real estate agents will tell you whatever you want to hear just to make a sale and that is truly unfortunate.

Most homeowner’s are reasonably inexperienced when it comes to buying or selling property. They rely greatly on the “perceived” ability of the real estate agent they are dealing with. In reality, most homeowner’s are “fair game” for a disloyal, dishonest, or incompetent real estate agent.

In any negotiation, WIN – WIN deals are the best. But, sometimes when buying or selling a property, things happen to benefit just one party...the buyer, the seller or possibly just the real estate agent. Therein lies the danger. Who is the real estate agent really working for? Where do his or her true loyalties lie? With the seller, the buyer or themselves?

Read more about dealing with realtors, real estate brokers and agents http://www.your-real-estate-resources.com/real-estate-agent2.html

Real Estate Agents Not Always Popular

Everyday thousands of real estate agents deal with thousands of home buyers and home sellers, so it is not surprising that not everyone will be happy with the outcome (especially when you consider that a lot of money is involved in each transaction). That is not to say that all real estate agents do a bad job or that real estate agents are always right. Far from it!

There are definitely bad real estate agents that drag the industry down, as well there being no shortage of unreliable or dishonest buyers and sellers. So, when hear people bad-mouthing a real estate agent, it could be unjustified.

There is an old story about a man who went to a new area to "see how the land lies" He was told "the land doesn't lie, but the realtors do."

Home Buying Tip - The Property Location

Another quick real estate tip for you...

Before you sign any contract to buy a home, carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of the property location and siting.

Does the property have good views? Is there easy access to the property? Are the parking or garaging facilities adequate? How is the property sited in relation to the sun and the prevailing winds? A well sited home costs less to heat and cool and can save thousands of dollars over the years in utility bills.

Stay Positive When Buying Or Selling A House

You will get knock backs when buying or selling a house. Not everything in the house sale process will go your way. So try and remain positive regardless of what happens.

Positive people are inclined to ooze with enthusiasm, encouragement and confidence. It is contagious!!!

Negative thinkers on the other hand, make it a habit of dragging others down. Their destructive attitudes and pessimistic ways of reasoning can instil fear and cast doubt in the minds of those involved in the real estate transaction. Stay positive when buying OR selling property!!!

Home Buying Tip - Bathrooms and Kitchens

When buying a home, the kitchen and bathroom areas are usually a major inflencing factor on whether on not the sale proceeds. Both areas need to be practical for person or family buying the home and they need to be clean, usually in good condition and more often than not, they need to be up to date aesthetically.

Most home buyers are fully aware of the costs involved in modifying kitchen and bathroom areas and take this into consideration when buying a home. If major alterations or improvements are required to bring the kitchen or bathroom(s) up to standard, this is often reflected in the price offered.

So, before deciding on which home you are buying, always remember that the kitchen and bathroom(s) are a key factor in any home sale. Do they meet your requirements? Redoing a kitchen is likely to be expensive. So be sure of what you need and want before you buy. The same goes for the bathroom. Do you need one, two, or three bathrooms... do you need a separate toilet, shower, bath, jacuzzi?