Whit Harvey has been in the Real Estate business for over 40 years. When he uses his tagline “Realtors for Life” he really means it. Whit has worked with clients from the purchase of their very first home to downsizing and moving into retirement. Over the years many of his clients have become dear friends, and he has often helped the next generation of his clients when buying and selling for the first time.
Working with an experienced Realtor is critical, especially for first time homebuyers, or sellers. Whit has learned a lot over the years, and continues to keep abreast of new trends and technologies. He is always eager to help other agents as well and offer his advice and knowledge of the market.
Here are just a few tips that Whit as shared over the years:
For Buyers
A good real estate agent will not just care about how much you’re pre-approved for, but also how much you’re comfortable paying every month once you factor in things like maintenance and potential HOA assessments.
Have a pre-qualification letter; it shows that you are serious about home buying.
Your home loan could fall through if you open additional credit accounts while you’re pre-approved for a mortgage. So wait until after settlement for that Home Depot card.
Don’t change jobs while in the mortgage process. It could hurt your chances of securing a loan.
Refrain from making much commentary about a home while you’re touring it because homeowners could be eavesdropping via smart home technology or nanny cams.
Don’t skip a home inspection, and ask for seller concessions to help compensate for imperfections.
For Sellers
Selling a home is an emotional process, but don’t let your love for your home cause you to price it higher than the market dictates.
Buyers want to smell fresh air when they tour your home; not any artificial scents from candles or air fresheners.
Have a musty basement? Try a product called DampRid to help absorb the moisture and eliminate the funky smell. You can also run a dehumidifier.
If the listing photos show your home staged, make sure that’s the way your home looks during showings.
The formula for great curb appeal includes a good pressure washing on the home’s sidings, sidewalks and decks, plus giving your front door a fresh paint job, putting out a welcome mat and adding some flowers or plants.
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