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There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional –
integrity
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marketing savvy
effective negotiation skills
a high-quality professional network
...all of which are hallmarks of how I work.
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This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business.
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Chris Roark
Broker /Consutant
Keller Williams Realty
252 567-4701 Cell
919 882-5591 Office
Chris@ChrisRoark.com
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I would love to have a conversation with you. There is so much to speak about that addressing it here would serve you well. Email if you are interested in speaking Chris@ChrisRoark.com - Wed Oct 3 2007, 08:22
Many people will have you think that all sellers are in distress. This is not the case in all areas. It is also not the case that all properties are overpriced. You must look at the numbers for similar properties that have sold in the area. A local realtor can assist you with this research. Don't get hung up on list price and seek out what the fair market value for the property. This should be a range normal within $5,000 to $10,000 in my experience. Look at currently listed property similar to your selection...if there is a large inventory you can offer on the low end, if not you most likely will end up at the high side. I hope this helps! - Wed Oct 3 2007, 08:18
A local realtor will be able to asist you with market research of similar properties in the area. What a propecrty is listed for should not play as much into an offer when compared to what similar properties have sold for. Not eveyone overprices their property, so don't get hung up on list price so much. Look for fair market vaule when compared to toher properties that have sold in the last 6 to 12 months. - Wed Oct 3 2007, 08:08
Great Question! Pre Approval Pre Qualification and Commitment letters all have their own meaning. Approval and Qualification are similar depending on the lender while some consider the Approval more firm is does not lock in a loan. A Commitment letter on the other hands does...however in today lending situation anything can occur and until you close and the deed is recorded anything can happen. - Wed Oct 3 2007, 08:01
Are there other homes in the area that have similar basement space? If so contacting a local realtor to research the comps in the area would provide the best information available. If you need help finding a realtor I am available to assist you.
Determining the value per square foot is more of an appraisal function and you may want to contact a local appraiser as well. - Wed Oct 3 2007, 07:54