Getting ready to sell: HomeViewers Real Estate News You Can Use

Getting Your Home Ready For Sale

Having closed over 1000 escrows the first thing or question that I most often get asked is... 

Dan what must I do before I put my home on the market? Well!! depending on the condition most 

of the time it's pretty much cosmetic like removing ALL pictures off the wall, Paint the interior a

trending style (for millennial's)  and remove the center piece from the dining table and extra chairs, 

this creates move space and appearance more desirable. 

These are just a few of the suggestions that I will send you for FREE with your request: 

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Grant Deed Vs. Quitclaim Deed

Grant Deed Vs. Quitclaim Deed

What is the Difference?

According to Provident Title Company: Here's there explanation

Before the sale or purchase of a piece of property, It is always a good idea to be aware of the various kinds of deeds that may be offered on that property by the seller. 

California registers the transfer of real property from a seller to a buyer with a "deed". Not all real estate ownership is the same, different types of deeds are used to transfer property from a seller to a buyer. The general warranty deed, better known as a Grant Deed is a legal document that conveys (transfers) the greatest level of ownership, or "title", in real estate from a seller, or "grantor", to a buyer, "grantee". It conveys title with such legal terms a "warrant generally" or convey and warrant," and guarantees that the grantor is legal owner of the property. The grantor offers six specific warranties to the grantee that are not offered by any other deed. 

Six Warranties

The seller offers the greatest level of buyer protection with a general warranty deed through six specific warranties. The seller promises that he / she owns the property and has the legal right to sell it. 

Warrants that the title is free of any liens and encumbrances, except those that may be specifically noted in the deed, and guarantees that the title is superior to any other title that may exist on the property. 

Finally, the grantor promises to get any required legal documents that may be needed to make the grantee's title good, and will defend the grantee's title against all legal claims that may be made against it, including compensation the grantee for any loss should the title
prove faulty. These six warranties cover the property from its beginning to the end  of the grantee's ownership in the future. 

Definition: 

A deed has commonly been defined as any instrument, or written document, signed, sealed and delivered, which conveys land or an interest in property. 

Grant Deed: 

A grant deed is much like a general warranty deed in that it also conveys the property and provides many of the usually warranties, but not all. Usually the warranties are limited to a promise that the land was not previously conveyed and that the land is not encumbered other than as noted on the deed, Other than that, typically no other warranties are made. 

Quitclaim Deed

is the simplest of all deeds. It is a deed without warranties, executed by a party simply to convey his interest in the property and nothing more, allowing him to walk away without any further obligations whatsoever. Literally, this deed allows you to quit any claim you have to a piece of property. 

Important Differences

The important difference between a quitclaim deed and a grant deed is any warranties that the deed provides regarding the title to the property. Because a quitclaim deed lacks the usual warranties, it is possible that a person executing this deed has a bad title or no title at all to  a given piece of property. A person takes a quitclaim deed at their own risk.

Requirements and instructions for recording you deed Recording Instructions
Preliminary change of ownership: Required to be filed with the Deed
Grant Deed and Acknowledgment : Grant Deed

All PARTIES ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL COUNSEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FILL OUT ANY FORMS: 

Cruising Through California Home Values

Sometimes checking on homes in your area just for the fun of it can be very surprising especially when a neighbors home around the corner sells. "WHAT IT SOLD FOR THAT PRICE" So go ahead and watch the VIDEO and have fun. click link: Crusing The Neighborhood  and the link to HomeViewers.Com

Yes that's me in the upper right hand corner with another fun video that explains the top features and asked the right questions when seeking a realistic evaluation on your home or homes in a neighborhood anywhere in southern california :  click here to watch video 

Treating Your Clients right.. They come back even after the sale 24 years later. click link:  Music Legend Charles Wright calls Dan The Real Estate Man 24 Years Later

Selling a home can be very stressful, preparing it for sale, selecting the right agent and one who will look after your best interest and negotiate the best possible price along with closing the escrow on time. 

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1. Real Estate is an appreciating investment

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3. Real estate appreciation is very constant  and some years appreciates over 20%

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Anybody Can Put a For Sale Sign on Their Yard.. But a Professional Gets it SOLD!!

Is the agent on line? Social Media? google his / her name to see their marketing techniques.. example (DanTheRealEstateMan). 

With 92% of homebuyers starting their house hunting on line and don't expect them to get in the car to see your home if the online listings aren't compelling.. Lots of exterior and interior pictures. 

A VIRTUAL TOUR  creates the most buyer interest and will generate the most activity and buyer inquiry on your home, as a result your home sells faster and for a higher price..  LaPalmaVirtualTour

This separates a lot of real estate agents who just aren't interested and shy away from any extra expense on their part to generate a higher volume of activity which leads to faster sale for the client (homeowner). 

Beat the competition with the condition of your home, consider having a termite inspection in advance, this will eliminate any sudden surprises when the inspection is ordered during escrow. 

Have a home inspection done up front before you open an escrow even though this is negotiable and is usually a buyer cost the home inspection if already done and any questionable items are taken care of will eliminate a potential headache for both the buyer and the seller especially is you the seller have already made an offer or are very interested in another property. Having it taken care of in advance will be a big relief for both parties and the selling process will go a lot smother.   Is a Home Inspection Important    

A lot more can be said for curb appeal and interior condition but for now the Virtual Tour (only if the home has been staged property and excess furniture / Pictures on walls / clutter has been remove )

Home Inspection are considered high priority in generating good quality buyers and activity and a HASSLE FREE ESCROW.. Which leads to a great Selling Experience.. Any Questions Please Don't Hesitate To Send Me A Comment. 

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HomeViewers Selling Tips 3

How to Sell Your Home Faster

and For More Money!

 In the previous issue # 1 & 2, I talked about the interior and exterior condition 

of your home, but one very import thing to consider is a home inspection. 

In the Residential Purchase Agreement _ RPA page 5 # 12 A. it reads as follows.

A. Buyer's acceptance of the condition of, and any other matter affecting the 

Property, is a contingency of this Agreement as specified in this paragraph

and paragraph 14B. Within the time specified in paragraph 14B(1) Buyer

shall have the right, at Buyer's expense unless otherwise agreed, to conduct 

inspections, investigations, test, surveys and other studies ("Buyer Investigations") 

etc.. etc. 

Paragraph 14 B (1) Buyer Has 17 days (or     ) Days AFTER ACCEPTANCE, 

unless otherwise agreed in writing, to: 

Complete all buyer investigations, review all disclosures, reports, etc.. etc. 

This is normally a buyers cost but if you don't want any surprises two weeks

into escrow and or give the buyer an excuse to back out of the sale. An already

done and completed home inspection sets your home apart from the competition 

and puts the (most likely ) first time buyer at ease knowing that a licensed

bonded home inspection service has been completed.

This could be a huge advantage to you as a seller negotiating a good price 

and feeling confident that their will most likely not be any significant 

issues coming up during the escrow process. 

And no this isn't all, While your at it (and most likely the inspection will mention it) 

you might as well get a licensed Termite Company out for a FREE estimate. 

I often hear from a client as I'm preparing their home for sale is "How much does 

it cost to fumigate my home"? 

From previous experience, (and I've closed over 1000 escrows) if you the home 

owner call a termite company direct they already know that in the back of your 

mind your thinking fumigation 

This may or most likely need not be necessary.. when all the property really

 needs is some wood replacement or some dry rot issues. When I call the termite

company to come out on an inspection and between you and me we don't agree

with the report (estimate)  I'll get a 2nd opinion which could be a significant

saving to you. 

Case in point. I recently had an inspection on one of my listings in Cypress which

came in over $ 3500 dollars and mentioned in the report some questionable items

so the seller and I agreed on having a 2nd opinion and it came in at $ 2200 and 

pointed out the questionable issues on the first report where irrelevent .  

Notice To Sellers

I recommend that you DO NOT DISCUSS the following types of information

with any BUYERS / Real Estate Agents, regardless of whom they represent, 

other than your Listing Agent:

1.  Reason for Selling

2. Willingness to consider an offer less than the listing price

3. What price would you accept?

4. Where are you relocating too? 

4. Or any other confidential information..

The best answer to any confidential information is contact my Real Estate Agent

and I'll discuss it along with your offer. 

            

 10-Great Tips You'll Want To Know When Selling Your Home