Sometimes conditional offers have within their conditions an ‘escape clause’. An escape clause is commonly found when there are conditions within an offer that will take longer than the typical 7-10 day time frame for the Buyer to meet. A good example of this type of situation would be an offer conditional on the sale […]
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The Escape Clause, AKA ‘The Bump Clause’
What Happens After you Accept an Offer
You’ve accepted an offer on your home, and you might be wondering what’s next? Offers to purchase can be either conditional or unconditional. If you have accepted an unconditional offer, that is fantastic! You now have a legally binding firm sale and your Real Estate Agent will be excited to put the SOLD sign up! […]
Another Way; Reclaiming an Old Homestead
I recently represented Buyer Clients in their purchase of an old log house homestead. The property was beautiful, and at one time, this farm was bustling with productivity and family. In its current state, the home was labelled a tear down, as often these days homes and buildings in need of refurbishment and modernization often […]
Change your Exterior Listing Photographs in June
Here is an important tip for those Sellers who may have listed their homes in April or May, or even earlier. Typically exterior listing photographs taken in the early Spring will have snow in them. However, now that the snow is finally all gone, it’s time to update your exterior photographs. Pictures are worth more […]
Negotiating for a Successful Outcome
Negotiating for a successful outcome in real estate negotiations is a critical skill that is often under valued and over looked by both professionals as well buyers and sellers alike. Often times an offer will come in lower than asking, and rather than negotiating for a successful outcome, the offer will be outright rejected. Both buyers […]