by Jennifer Ferri | Jan 26, 2023 | Buying, Financing, Sales Process
Earnest money is money you put down to demonstrate your seriousness about buying a home. It must be substantial enough to demonstrate good faith and is usually between 1-5% of the purchase price. However, the amount can vary depending on local customs and...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jun 16, 2022 | Sales Process
As much as we would all like to believe the old adage of “it won’t happen to me,” the news stories we hear each and every day often feature people who probably thought the same thing. When working in a field that deals with both a variety of clients and locations, the...
by Jennifer Ferri | Sep 23, 2021 | Sales Process
There’s more to an offer than the price tag. There are a few factors you should consider: Is this offer at, near or above my asking price? Are there clauses and additions in their offer that change the terms and final price substantially? How long since I had...
by Jennifer Ferri | Feb 13, 2020 | For Sale By Owner (FSBO), Sales Process, Selling
It’s not often that you have an appraisal done on your home, especially if you haven’t been in a position to sell houses multiple times. One of the first things you may think is, “What do I need to get ready for this?” Here are some helpful tips you can use to prepare...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jan 16, 2020 | Sales Process, Selling
One of the biggest mistakes you can make as an agent is not mentioning all the “selling features” of the property you are listing. When you post the listing description online or print marketing material, you want to make sure you are referring to all of the focal...
by Jennifer Ferri | Sep 28, 2017 | Sales Process
Have you ever wondered about what an “offer” or “counter offer” means when buying or selling a home in the Fort Myers or Cape Coral area? The video puts this in more visual terms, but basically, a seller can respond to a buyer’s offer...
