Andrew Arthur Realtor with Keller-Williams Lake Nona

07/28/2022

#1 Home Seller Mistake‼️



So…… What’s the #1 Seller Mistake⁉️
Not expecting home selling costs!

Some costs are a matter of choice, yet could be important investments in making sure your house sells for the highest amount possible—or that it sells at all. 🤔



Below are some costs to consider:



✔️Curb Appeal
Everything and anything in relation to sprucing up your home to attract buyers. First impressions are everything! ✨🏠

✔️Realtor Commissions
It’s simple really, you get what you pay for. If you want to sell your home for top dollar and quickly, hiring a professional, experienced Realtor means adding their fees into your budget. 🙋

✔️Hiring an attorney
Whether you’re required to use an attorney in selling your home varies from state to state, but it’s often a good idea either way. Your lawyer can draft the sales contract and represent your interests at the closing. What you’ll pay can vary widely from place to place, but it’s likely to be from several hundred to several thousand dollars.⚖️⚖️

There are more costs involved with selling but the bottom line is this: Selling a home isn’t free but it definitely pays off in the long run. 👌

If you are ready to list your home and want to get top dollar, then let me help you get what your investment is worth!

07/22/2022

⬇️Low down payment or a low monthly payment?💸


What’s more appealing to you when it comes to financing your home 🏠 — paying more upfront and less every month for the duration of your loan OR paying less upfront and, instead, having a higher monthly payment? 🤔

🗣Share below! 👇

07/21/2022

🔐Key things to avoid after applying for a mortgage

Buying a home can get so complicated sometimes — it can get hard to keep track of what you should or shouldn’t do BEFORE and AFTER applying for a mortgage. But, it’s important to take these pieces of advice seriously, because they can make or break your ability to buy a home.🏠

Here are three things you should NOT do AFTER applying for a mortgage:

❌ DON’T deposit or withdraw large amounts of money until speaking with your lender.

❌ DON’T co-sign other loans for anyone.

❌ DON’T close any credit card or open a new line of credit.

All of these have the potential to raise red flags to lenders and make the home buying experience even more complicated.

There’s so much to keep track of, so don’t forget to save this post. ✅

You don’t have to feel alone in this hectic and scary process, I want to help you through every step of the home buying process!

07/20/2022

Scam artists are real! Protect your real estate transaction from wire fraud‼️

These steps may prevent falling victim to wire scam:

🛑STOP: If you receive an email or text with wiring instructions, do not reply. If you receive a phone call with wiring instructions, tell the caller you’re going to hang up to verify the information.

📞CALL: To make sure you have received a legitimate request, call a trusted phone number you have used before to contact the lender or escrow officer or use a number written in the contract. Do NOT use a number listed in the email sent to you or call the number that texted you. There could be a fraudster on the other end of the call, ready to trick you into diverting funds to their account.

🗣VERIFY: After calling a trusted number, talk to the person and verify that there has been a change to wiring instructions.

And remember, I am always here for you!

07/19/2022

“How many homes should I view before buying one?”

That’s up to you! There’s no magic number, but technology has allowed home buyers to look at hundreds of homes in a matter of hours.

For sure, home shopping is easier today than ever before. For example, the ability to view homes virtually has completely changed the home buying game. Convenience is at an all-time high. But, nothing beats visiting a home to see how it looks and ‘feels’ in person.

My advice: Go easy on yourself trying to view 20 or 30 homes in a day. That’s information overload. View three to five homes in a day, and if nothing jumps out, take a breather and start again another time.

If you would like someone who is knowledgeable and wants to help you find the home you really want, then let the professionals at Keller-Williams Lake Nona help you!

07/18/2022