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Get Prepared For 5 Questions The Buyer Might Ask . . .  West Bloomfield home sellers tips

It is important to gather information pertinent to your property. It will take time to coordinate this information from old bills, service contracts, and warranty documents, but it pays off when you sell your home. Prospective home buyers will ask questions about your home and property. The following questions may come from the buyers, and you should have the file of information to answer them:

• 1. How much does it cost to heat and cool your home?
• 2. How old are various structural components andsystems, including the roof, water heater, furnace, and plumbing system?
• 3. Do you have any guarantees or warranties on appliances or parts of the home, such as siding or roofing, and are these warranties transferable?
• 4. Are there any special assessments? If so, what are thespecial assessments and when are they due?
• 5. Are there any Homeowners Association (HOA) dues?Who is the HOA management contact? What are the fees for and when are they due

By knowing and gathering all this information before hand will help speed the process for a home buyer that might be ready to put an offer in on your West Bloomfield home.  I always feel the faster the process is the smoother it will go and the less likely it is to fall apart.

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Farmington Hills Fall Yard Waste Pickup Ends

During the Week of Nov. 28 - Dec. 2

Yard waste pickup will end this year in Farmington Hills on your regularly scheduled garbage day during the week of November 28 - December 2. 

After December 2, yard waste cannot be picked up in accordance with the City's refuse contract and Michigan laws governing yard waste disposal.  Any accumulated yard waste should be stored until spring pickup resumes during the first full week of April 2012.

If you have any questions, call the Division of Public Works at 248-871-2850.

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Check Your Curb Appeal - How to sell your Plymouth quicker

A Plymouth home that's visually appealing, and in good condition will attract potential buyers driving down the street.  A home that looks good in pictures will help get buyers in the door.  Remember most MLS systems require real estate agents to use a front view of the house as the main picture. So you want your front of your Plymouth home to look good.

Use this checklist to view your property through an outsider's eyes.

Are the lawn and shrubs well maintained?
Does the driveway need resurfacing or leveling?
Are the gutters, chimney and walls in good condition?
Do the window casings, shutters, siding or doors need painting?
Are garbage and debris stored out of sight?
Is the garage door closed?

The major item that I think helps most is being able to see the house.  If you can't see your home because of the trees and the overgrown shrubs then it is time to do some trimming and removing of shrubs.

If I as your realtor can't take a good picture of your home because of the low hanging trees or overgrown bushes then it doesn't have curb appeal.  It is going to be much harder to sell your home.

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So you have your Novi home up for sale and you received a full priced offer.  You wanted top dollar so you overpriced you home for the current market.  Now you may start worrying whether your Novi home will appraise.

I tell my clients don't worry about it until we get the appraisal back.  Starting to worry about it now doesn't do any of us any good.  Sometimes the homes I think won't appraise do without any problems.  Other ones that I don't think will have a problem do.  So you never know.

So if your Novi home doesn't appraise what should you do?  The first question you have to ask yourself is do you want to sell your Novi home or would you be glad to live in it a few more years?

Your three choices are:

• 1. NOT TO SELL THE HOME
• 2. Lower the sales price to the appraised value
• 3. Ask the buyer to come up with the extra money

Number three no doubt, sounds like the best plan.  You think that the buyer likes the house they should pay what you ask.  After all you have other buyers lined up to buy it.  Unfortunately the other buyers are most likely going to have the same appraisal issues.  So you don't want to jump ship to another buyer because this one won't come up with the extra money.

Put yourself in the buyer's shoes.  Would you pay more than what the house is appraised for?  Would you pay more than the house is worth?  Because that is what you are asking the buyer to do.

Sometimes the buyer will, sometimes they won't.  Another way to shave some money off is sometimes the sellers concessions or personal items being sold with the house (like stove, washer, or dryer).  This won't cover a $15,000 lower appraisal value but it may save $2,000 or $3,000.

So the bottom line is what will you do to sell your Novi home? 

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Check list to help your child move - Canton home sellers tips

Parents many times do not think about their children when they have to move for job or financial reasons.  But for a child a move can be very traumatic or emotional.  It is the fear of the unknown.  What will my new school be like?  Will I ever see my good friend Nathan again?  Will I be able to go to dance class anymore?   Use these tips to help your child adjust to the move

• Before you put that for sign up in the yard talk with your child about any feelings, questions or concerns he or she may have about the move.  Then continue to talk to them throughout the process.
• Make a checklist of important items your child will need immediately.  Put them in one box.  Put them in your car and take them with you personally.  It will be better than waiting for the movers to find the box.
• When packing separate some of your child items that they can play with and keep occupied while you are unpacking.  You don't want them to be bored when you are the busiest.  It would just add to your stress.  So have a few electronic toys, books, crayons, and things to do for the first few days.
• Put together a box of your child's important items and possessions that can be opened immediately when you arrive at your new home.
• Ask your child if they would like to help you pack a box of their personal items.  That gives them a sense of control over the move.
• Give your child things to do list.  You want your child to feel involved in the move. Even if it is as simple as bringing their own belongings.  Important:   DON'T RELY ON THEM TO DO IT.  FOLLOW UP AND MAKE SURE IT IS DONE.  Nothing is worse than something left behind.  You will be starting off on a bad foot if you don't turn around and get it.  So be sure to have a check list of your child's belongings.
• After you move take your child and introduce them to the neighbors and the kids in the neighborhood.  Take a walk around your new neighborhood to show them the area and the local parks.

When selling your Canton home it can be very stressful to you and your children.  By making your child's move easier will make your move easier.  I hope these Canton home selling tips helped you!

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