Bud Jones - Prescott Realtor: Why you need an experienced realtor for your Prescott home purchase

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released a Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers in which they surveyed recent home buyers and sellers about their experiences. Bud Jones - Prescott Realtor points to these comments to underscore why you need an experienced realtor for your Prescott home purchase.

An entire section of the NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers is dedicated to buyers’ experiences with their real estate agents. Here are some benefits of using a real estate agent when buying your dream home as cited by recent buyers:

Helped the buyer understand the process.
For those new to the home buying process, an experienced real estate professional can explain exactly what to expect during the entire transaction. This will prevent unnecessary surprises.

Negotiated better sales contract terms.
When it comes to negotiating the complex terms of such an important contract and coming to an agreement with the seller, it is really helpful to have someone on your side who is an experienced negotiator.

Pointed out unnoticed features/faults with the property.
A real estate agent can point out things you may not have considered, such as possible uses for an extra bedroom/office. Also, a trained eye can detect potentially disastrous hazards that may be not easily visible or noticeable. Your agent is there to protect your interests.

Improved the buyer’s knowledge of search areas.
The ties of local real estate professionals to the community make them a great resource whether you plan to relocate to a new area or across town.

Bud Jones - Prescott Realtor hopes this discussion of why you need an experienced realtor for your Prescott home purchase is helpful to you. Former LA County Deputy Sheriff Bud Jones is someone you can trust to steer you right when you’re looking to purchase a home. If you're looking for a successful, experienced realtor, call Bud Jones - Prescott Realtor today at 928-710-0643. For more information visit http://www.budsellsprescotthomes.com.

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Bud Jones - Prescott Realtor shares what to watch for on the walk-through of your Prescott home

The day you’ve waited for has finally arrived. You’re almost the new owner of your home and all that’s left to do is the final walk-through. Let Bud Jones - Prescott Realtor put his experience to work for you to help you navigate through the final steps of your Prescott home purchase. 

First and foremost, don’t stress! Most walk-throughs don’t reveal any serious issues. We’ll help you know what to look for, before you get the keys to your new home!

Create your walk-through checklist
Create your checklist with your Realtor. Go through room by room and make notes.  General things to have on your list would be the status of appliances, plumbing, outlets and lights. Look at windows, doors, handles, and cabinets. Notify your Realtor if any items need to be fixed.

Double check to see if repairs were completed
Usually sellers intend to be honest - some might take a shortcut. Pay attention to the details.
A good rule of thumb is asking for receipts of these repairs in advance of the walk-through or ask them to send you a photo of completed work.

Don’t forget hard-to-reach areas
You may not have had the time to check out details such as rugs hiding damage to a floor, or a piece of furniture blocking holes in the wall. Boxes may be stacked up in a move, so check behind things.

Make sure nothing has been removed
Be sure you have the same appliances and fixtures that were first present. Anything that was connected by wires or pipes should still be there. Also check fixtures and pulls to ensure they’re in the same condition before the home changes hands.

Don't get upset if it’s a bit messy
Most contracts ask for a place to be ‘broom clean’. What this means is a tidy place, but you can’t expect it to be super clean. That’s going to be left up to the buyer. Minor issues can be fixed.
Don’t worry, be happy.  You’ve got one step left now, moving in.

Bud Jones - Prescott Realtor wants you to know what to look for on the final walk-through of your Prescott home purchase. With his 30-plus years in real estate, Bud can expertly guide you through buying and selling your Prescott home. Contact Bud Jones today at 928-710-0643 to schedule an appointment. Learn more at http://www.budsellsprescotthomes.com.

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Bud Jones - Prescott Realtor shares home selling tips that you should ignore

One of the hardest parts of selling your home is deciding how to begin. Who will be a potential buyer? How long will it take to sell? How much should I ask? Everyone from your brother-in-law to your co-worker will be offering you advice. Bud Jones, Prescott Realtor, shares these home selling tips that you should ignore:

“You'll find your buyer from an open house.” Open houses are great, kind of like a party at which you can present your spruced-up home to many people all at once. Open houses are important, but don't expect an open house to be the event at which someone will make an offer. The serious buyer will most likely request a private showing.

“You will save money by paying less in commission.”
Do you have a hard time handing over the commission that real estate agents typically request to sell your home? While it may seem like a lot of money, you might not understand just how much work an agent does behind the scenes. A good agent does not simply list your home on MLS and consider their job done. The commission to an agent pays for time and materials used for marketing, plus advertising. Posters, ads in real estate publications, flyers, broker open houses, and yard signs all come from your agent’s commission.

“Home-buying season starts in the spring and goes through the fall.”
In reality, January is a great listing month, because people are through the holidays and ready to start looking. The bottom line is, every market is different, and what is sound advice in one area can be terrible advice in another.
 
Bud Jones, Prescott Realtor, wants you to be informed about what advice on home selling can be safely ignored. After a decade of service as a Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff, Bud began his 30-plus year real estate career, following in the footsteps of his mother whose vast experience and knowledge in the real estate industry played a monumental role in his training. Call Prescott Realtor Bud Jones at 928-710-0643 and experience the excellence in real estate services he provides. For more information, a free consultation, or to peruse the available properties in and around Prescott, visit http://www.budsellsprescotthomes.com.

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