http://www.trulia.com/profile/prescottaz/The latest answers submitted by Brad Bergamini to questions asked on Trulia Voicesen-ushttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/how_much_property_comes_with_this_What_are_the_c-178854Answer by Brad Bergamini: The big question that you need to ask is does it have water.Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:48:37 PSThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/Is_this_price_approved_by_bank_What_additional_m-178278Answer by Brad Bergamini: No, that is not how it reads in the listing. It just means the seller completed the paperwork required for your offer to accompany the short sale.. The price in the MLS is $135,000. Here is the listing link. http://www.paarmls.org/prs/maildoc/b002Ew4334.html If you would like to know a bit more about short sales and/or this property please call 928-237-4400Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:57:35 PSThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Can_I_check_on_my_short_sale_offer_s_status_with-176919Answer by Brad Bergamini: Sunny, First things first.. if you don't want to wait up to 6 months to complete the transaction, stay way from short sales... second you can get a great deal in a short sale but the rules are different. 1. multiple offers can and may be submitted to the lender and if your not the best one you will be out. 2. not all real estate agents do short sales the same or are prolific at it. These are relatively new types of transactions and they do take some practice. 3. they take time. Most short sales take a fair amount of time. If you can't wait don't do one. 4. the shorted lender may not approve the price or terms.. Seller may not accept lenders conditions of terms. The reason why these homes are priced so well is because they have to be at a great value to keep the buyer committed. The Bergamini Group has an 89% close rate from the listing side. The ball is in their court.. you can cancel at anytime if the short sale addendum was used correctly. Good luck, BradFri, 6 Nov 2009 09:49:45 PSThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Made_an_offer_of_on_a_house_listed_at_and_was_-176989Answer by Brad Bergamini: Sounds like a short sale. Welcome to real estate 2.0...the rules have changed. There are listings out there that can't be sold for the listed price. It happens sometimes happens that the seller doesn't know what the payoff amount is until they realty look at the numbers. Bottom line is you can't make a buyer buy and you can't make a seller sell.. Sorry for the loss. BradFri, 6 Nov 2009 09:47:55 PSThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Short_sale_we_ve_been_asked_to_pay_the_seller-176293Answer by Brad Bergamini: It all depends on where the money is on the HUD1 if you place it into the price of the home NO. If you place it as a cost of purchase, it may be. Most of the time this is last minute to cover the 2nd lean holder. Talk to an Escrow officer and your Tax person. Good luck & best wishes.Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:50:13 PSThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/It_has_been_over_months_dealing_with_Chase_Bank_i-176265Answer by Brad Bergamini: Short sales can be nothing but short. We are having success but both buyer and seller are committed to the process. 85% Success rate for our team. That is higher than with other types of sales.. Good luck and hang in there. BradTue, 3 Nov 2009 10:41:31 PSThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/Any_ideas_on_why_the_price_of_E_Smoki_Trl_Dewey_-174162Answer by Brad Bergamini: It was active bank owned and now it is pending with the old sales price attached.Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:06:44 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/Yesterday_you_had_the_house_at_Smoki_Trail_listed-174143Answer by Brad Bergamini: This home is Pending sale thus you will not see it on Trulia. It is a great home that needs finishing Here is a link to the listing it will only but working for a few days. http://www.paarmls.org/prs/maildoc/a001xj6790.html Let me know if you are interested in placing a backup contract. BradSun, 25 Oct 2009 21:05:43 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Can_I_be_represented_by_more_than_one_agent_at_a_t-172560Answer by Brad Bergamini: Work with the agent you trust, give them your loyalty. You will be glad you did. Most buyer's agents work on the assumption that they are going to get paid in the future. If you are not intending to allow that to happen. Then you should be honest about your intentions. If you decide to work with both you should let them both know. Good luck, BradMon, 19 Oct 2009 11:46:53 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Is_the_tax_credit_going_to_be_extended_-171930Answer by Brad Bergamini: We all hope so. Looks like it may based on all the positive response.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:55:52 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/if_multiple_pages_are_shown_only_access_the_first_-17332Answer by Brad Bergamini: Sometimes it is the settings on your web browser.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:14:08 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/Is_this_property_still_for_sale_as_seen_on_the_int-157566Answer by Brad Bergamini: Yes, it is not listed on the mls. This property belongs to a local man that I went to school withnamed Jim. If you are interested in this home. Let me know I have his cell and email. Thanks BradWed, 14 Oct 2009 17:11:23 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/Is_this_property_still_for_sale_as_seen_on_the_int-157566Answer by Brad Bergamini: Yes, it is not listed on the mls. This property belongs to a local man that I went to school withnamed Jim. If you are interested in this home. Let me know I have his cell and email. Thanks BradWed, 14 Oct 2009 17:11:19 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/what_is_the_closest_town_I_would_like_a_place_with-164594Answer by Brad Bergamini: Gilbert, Prescott is 5500 ft in elevation the valleys are 5000-5200 ft. Here are Area listings with guest homes or 2 homes. http://www.paarmls.org/prs/maildoc/a006kP5572.html This link is good for about 30 days. . Call or email us is you need help. The Bergamini Group 9282374400Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:51:51 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/Is_this_property_a_short_sale_Are_there_hoa_fees-171494Answer by Brad Bergamini: No HOA fees. Short Sale. search www.theprescottmls.com for more like it. Have a great day, BradWed, 14 Oct 2009 15:36:11 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/I_want_to_find_the_name_and_number_of_a_piece_of_p-168002Answer by Brad Bergamini: I sent your information to Mike in Ashfork he will be giving you a call ASAP.Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:01:35 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/You_want_of_a_million_dollars_for_that_Please_l-167570Answer by Brad Bergamini: A seller can ask what they want for their own property. If you don't like it don't look. By the way have you seen the view from this home. It is killer. When you are want to get serious about looking let us know. The Bergamini Group RE@PrescottLifeStyle.comMon, 28 Sep 2009 16:27:38 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Getting_Access_to_Foreclosure_Listings_Is_it_wort-166522Answer by Brad Bergamini: Agents will have the list. Also unless you are paying cash this list will do you no good. Get with a good buyer's Agent in that area. You will find more than just homes that are foreclosed you will find homes that you like and can afford. I am surprised that buyer's still think the best and only deal is that from a bank. This is not always true.. Good luck, Brad www.bradbergamini.comFri, 25 Sep 2009 09:47:42 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/will_you_still_get_the_first_time_home_buyer_tax_c-166157Answer by Brad Bergamini: Yes, Just make sure it is a true owner carry, not a lease purchase or wrap. Good luck and happy house hunting. Brad Bergamini The Bergamini GroupThu, 24 Sep 2009 11:03:17 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/We_are_looking_for_a_house_w_least_sq_ft_Sout-164675Answer by Brad Bergamini: Linda, Thanks for the email earlier.. south of Prescott Valley is Dewey-Humboldt I emailed you a list of homes that might work. Thanks, Brad BergaminiFri, 18 Sep 2009 09:40:39 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Why_is_the_home_at_E_Sommer_Prescott_Valley_pri-164395Answer by Brad Bergamini: Perhaps now one has told them. As you have noticed owners an ask what they want for their home. If you are interested make an offer with contingency on appraisal. In real estate everything is negotiable. Give us a call if you need help, Brad Bergamini The Bergamini Group www.bradbergamini.comThu, 17 Sep 2009 10:41:33 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Foreclosure/how_to_get_information_on_condition_of_home_up_for-163372Answer by Brad Bergamini: Most of the homes that are up for "public auction" are also listed in the MLS. The best way to get condition is to hire a Buyer's agent and go inside. The public auctions that I have been to have not been 'true' auctions they are usually contingent upon the lender accepting highest bid after the auction is over if the highest bid is not accepted the property is not sold, and may go back up on the action block or back on the MLS. Either way you need to have representation. Good luck, Brad The Bergamini GroupSun, 13 Sep 2009 13:01:11 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/This_property_is_listed_as_a_short_sale_What_d-162762Answer by Brad Bergamini: Peggy, First thing you need to know is that this home is priced well below fair market. What that means to you is that there should be a lot of interest in the home (offers). The only way to know this is to ask the agent that has it listed. The only problem with this method of Short-sale is that the bank may come back much higher than asking. We just closed 4 short-sales this month. Love to help if needed. Brad The Bergamini Group,Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:00:23 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/the_party_of_interest_is_Don_Smith_at_he_does_n-162226Answer by Brad Bergamini: What is the question you are asking?Wed, 9 Sep 2009 16:24:38 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/Is_there_a_lake_close_by_where_is_the_lake_in_-162049Answer by Brad Bergamini: i sort of looks like Goldwater Lake a few years ago but not lately.Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:37:53 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/Is_there_a_lake_close_by_where_is_the_lake_in_-162049Answer by Brad Bergamini: Jodi, That looks like a great lake but not in Yarnell. It doesn't look like a Prescott lake either... oddTue, 8 Sep 2009 21:35:59 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/I_will_have_my_real_estate_license_in_December_-10199Answer by Brad Bergamini: Paige, Now is a great time to start being a buyer's agent... we are looking. I know this is an old post but if you have had a few years without pay... let us know.Mon, 7 Sep 2009 23:17:12 PDT