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Are Home Inspections Stressful for Buyers?



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Once you have signed a contract and agreed to purchase a home, the next step is the home inspection. To find a good inspector, you could ask for a referral from a family member or friend. You could also get the recommendation of a good agent. You want to have an inspector out at your new home within 48 hours of you signing the contract, so you have enough time to get the inspection done and negotiate repairs after the fact.

When choosing a home inspector, it’s not a bad idea to ask them for a referral list or past inspection report, to kind of get an idea about their work. After the inspection is done, the inspector will go over the deficiencies with you. It usually takes a day or two and the report can run anywhere from 10-30 pages.




Usually, we like to go over the report with our clients to discuss the deficiencies in the home and what we should do about them. Then we go back to the listing agent to ask for repairs, or cash in lieu of repairs. I always recommend taking the cash. This way you can do the repairs yourself, hiring your own contractor to get things done the way you want.

Finally, don’t get too alarmed by the report when you see it. It’s the job of the inspector to find any small detail, so there will always be some. However, the only things you really need to look at are the major issues. The minor ones will sort themselves out.

An inspection makes the process so much smoother. If you need any assistance or would like a referral for a great home inspector or engineer, give us a call or send us an email. We can’t wait to hear from you!

How Can You Avoid These Common Mistakes After Getting Approved?



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Today, we discuss mistakes homeowners make after getting their mortgage approved. Here are some things you want to avoid once you've been approved for a loan:

  • Opening a new line of credit before closing: Whether it's cosigning for a family member or opening up a new account for yourself, this is not a smart move until the home purchase has been finalized. 
  • Making large deposits of cash into account: Whether this comes from your 401(k) or a family member, you cannot drop these deposits into your account without an explanation.
  • Showing signs of unsteady employment: Losing or changing your job after getting your mortgage approved could cost you! If the mortgage company can't do a verification of employment before closing, the mortgage isn't going to go through.
  • Pulling credit too often: You want to limit how often your credit is pulled. This will lower your credit rating and could negatively affect whether the mortgage goes through. 
  • Misrepresenting overtime: Your lender wants an average of your overtime earnings, not the peak amount. This could delay the closing or even bring the proceedings to a screeching halt. 


The number one thing to do is always stay in communication with your Realtor or your lender about changes in credit, income, and employment! If you fail to communicate, there is a good chance you'll lose the house, so there's no reason not to communicate. Be open about your financials and keep them steady while applying for a mortgage and everything will go smoothly. 

If you have any questions about the mortgage process, give us a call or shoot us an email. We would love to give you a hand!

How To Win a Multiple Offer Situation



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The Houston market is awfully crowded with buyers right now and the best homes are going fast. To give you a hand in your home search, I want to share advice on how you can submit a winning offer in a multiple offer situation!

Many people are having trouble getting their offers accepted in our current market. One reason for this is the influx of investors buying homes with cash. With no inspections, no surveys, and a 10-14 day close, the offers submitted by these investors are very hard to top; those offers are incredibly appealing to sellers looking for a quick and stress-free sale.

As a buyer, you need to work with an
experienced agent if you want any chance at winning a multiple offer home. You need to make an offer immediately when a desirable home comes on the market. You need to have a contract ready within days - you can't waste time thinking it over. Accommodating the seller is also huge; if they need to live in the home momentarily after close or if they have other special requests, you need to be willing to compromise.

Cash and price aren't always king when buying a home. Working with an experienced buyer's agent is the best way to figure out what strategies are necessary to win a multiple offer situation. We've helped many submit winning offers on their dream homes, and would love to help you too.

Give us a call or shoot us an email for help with your real estate needs. We would love to hear from you!