Why Do Buyers Need Representation When Buying a Home?

Buyers, Do you know why you need Buyer Agent representation when buying a home? Call our Specialist Buyers Agents direct Freddie Woodard or Tracy Dowling (919) 443-5750 Hotline number or our Office (919) 467-0707 Do you know .... A real estate agent can help you understand everything you need to know about the home buying process. Not all real estate licensees are the same; only those who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR " ®" trademark on their business cards and other marketing and sales literature. Your REALTOR® can help you determine your buying power - that is, your financial reserves plus your borrowing capacity. If you give a REALTOR® some basic information about your available savings, income and current debt, he or she can refer you to lenders best qualified to help you. Most lenders - banks and mortgage companies - offer limited choices. Your REALTOR® has many resources to assist you in your home search. Sometimes the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the market, and it will take some investigation by your agent to find all available properties. Your REALTOR® can assist you in the selection process by providing objective information about each property. Agents who are REALTORS® have access to a variety of informational resources. REALTORS® can provide local community information on utilities, zoning, schools, etc. There are two things you'll want to know: First, will the property provide the environment I want for a home or investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I am ready to sell? Your REALTOR® can help you with negotiations and inspections. There are many negotiating factors, including but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of possession and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or appliances. The purchase agreement should allow time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. Your agent can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required. Your REALTOR® provides due diligence during the property evaluation. Depending on the area and property, this could include inspections for termites, dry rot, asbestos, faulty structure, roof condition, septic tank and well tests, just to name a few. Your REALTOR® can assist you in finding qualified responsible professionals to do most of these investigations and provide you with written reports. You will also want to see a preliminary report on the property title. Title indicates ownership of property and can be mired in confusing status of past owners or rights of access. The title to most properties will have some limitations; for example, easements (access rights) for utilities. Your REALTOR®, title search company or attorney can help you resolve issues that might cause problems at a later date. Your REALTOR® can help you understand different financing options and identify qualified lenders. Your REALTOR® can guide you through the closing process and make sure everything flows together smoothly.   We have houses for sale in Homes for sale in Apex Homes for sale in Carrboro Homes for sale in Cary Homes for sale in Chapel Hill Homes for sale in Durham Homes for sale in Fuquay-Varina Homes for sale in Garner Homes for sale in Holly Springs Homes for sale in Knightdale Homes for sale in Morrisville Homes for sale in Pittsboro Homes for sale in Raleigh Homes for sale in Sanford Homes for sale in Wake Forest Visit our website and choose from hundreds of homes! Our Buyers Agents,  will be happy to represent you. Interview our Specialist Buyers Agents direct Freddie Woodard or Tracy Dowling (919) 443-5750 Hotline number or our Office (919) 467-0707 or email by clicking here

Visit our Website www.bliss-realestate.com for other areas too!

 

So, Can We Help You?

Are you going to either of the two shows listed below?

Bliss Real Estate is offering free parking behind our office 

115 Dry Avenue Cary  - there is space for 12 cars. 

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Swing Night with The Moonlighters Orchestra

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Dance Lesson at 7pm/ Band starts at 7.30pm

Corner of Chatham and Academy Streets

A local favorite, The Moonlighters perform music for dances and receptions 

throughout the Triangle. Playing band favorites from Miller & Basie to Buble - 

From Aretha Franklin to Norah Jones count on ALL age groups up dancing 

and having fun. Swing lesson offered prior to the concert.

Barrowburn - (Rescheduled from June 11)

Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 7pm

Corner of Kildaire Farm Road and Academy Streets

Taking its name from the “Barrowburn Reel” composed by Addie Harer, 

this Raleigh based Celtic music group engages audences with traditional Celtic 

music using acoustic instruments. The members of Barrowburn are equally at 

home ripping through a set of jigs or reels as they are rendering the simple beauty 

of a slow air or lament. Performing  both legacy and contemporary ballads from 

the Celtic tradition as well as comical pub songs they 

Tips on Buying a Home on a Limited Budget

Neighborhood Search Strategies for Limited Budgets

If you’re a first-time buyer with limited financial resources, it's wise to buy a home that meets your primary needs in the best neighborhood that fits within your price range. You can maximize your home purchase location by incorporating some of the following strategies into your neighborhood search:

• Upcoming neighborhoods: Look for communities that are likely to become "hot neighborhoods" in the coming years. They can often be discovered on the periphery of the most continuously desirable areas. 
  Check for planned future development such as additional transit; new community services such as pools and theatres; and chain stores planning to move in. 
  Look for a home in a good neighborhood that is a bit farther out of the city. If commuting is a concern, purchase a home that is close to public transportation.
• Neighborhood demand: Look at the neighborhood demand by asking your real estate agent whether multiple offers are being made, whether the gap between the list price and sale price is decreasing and whether there is active community involvement. You can also drive around neighborhoods and see how many "sale pending" and "sold" signs there are in a particular area.
• Co-ownership: Look into purchasing a condominium or co-op, rather than a house, in a desirable neighborhood. This way you still may be able to purchase in a prime area that you otherwise could not afford.

What is the Value of Your Home?

What is the Value of My Home?

Pricing a home is often a delicate subject.  Obviously a Seller wants to get as much as possible for their home and a Buyer wants to get a great deal.  The market really determines which way the pendulum will swing.  There is always a price that makes both parties happy, as seen from homes with a SOLD sign in the front yard. 

The strategy comes in trying to find that middle ground up front or adjust the price within the first 60 days of the listing to meet market response before it gets "stale". 

You can't control the market, but you can control the showing condition of your home.  Before we list a home, we work hard to make sure it is ready for the market.  See our "Prelisting" Phase of our Home Selling Process.

Listing and selling homes takes a lot more skill and knowledge than just placing the listing in the MLS and putting a sign in the yard.  A thorough understanding of the market, detailed and constant monitoring of the listing process and open communication between the Agent and the client are crucial.

Contact Me for a no obligation consultation to learn what it will take to get your home SOLD today!

Keith Bliss 

115 Dry Avenue

Cary

919-467-0707

Alan Jackson coming to Booth Amphitheatre - See you there!

                                  ALAN JACKSON 

                               www.alanjackson.com

                          Friday • August 17 • 7:30 p.m.

Tickets now selling.    $42.50/GA, $59.50/Reserved & Table Seats

Lawn ticket increases to $47 Day of Show

Tickets can be purchased at Booth Amphitheatre (Tuesday- Friday, Noon - 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.) or through etix.com. By phone call (800) 514-3849

Etix hours: Monday-Friday/ 9 a.m.-8 p.m. EST, Saturday/10 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST & Sunday/12 p.m. – 8 p.m. EST

For complete concert information go to www.boothamphitheatre.com or call (919) 462-2025.

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM 126 TRUMBELL CIRCLE, MORRISVILLE

VIRTUAL TOUR FOR  126 TRUMBELL CIRCLE, MORRISVILLE

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 10TH JUNE 2-5PM

1002 HAUGHTON GREEN COURT 

APEX

$325 000

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 10TH JUNE 2-5PM

Tracy Dowling in Attendance 

Call her directly for more information

Cell: 919-889-5594

To view the DETAILED LISTING, please click here

View the Virtual Tour for House 1002 Haughton Green Court, Apex

Something to do with the Kids this Sunday in Cary

Party Celebrates Cary Park's Inclusivity

Town of Cary sent this bulletin at 06/01/2012 11:21 AM EDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         
June 1, 2012

Celebrate a park for kids with all abilities this Sunday, June 3, from 3-5 p.m. at the Kids Together Playground in Marla Dorrel Park, 111 Thurston Drive. Special activities include a parade through the park led by KATAL, the Kids Together dragon mascot, a reading of the Kids Together story in the style of Dr. Seuss, and the making of fruit slushies, along with other refreshments. Applying the principles of Universal Design, the Kids Together Playground at Marla Dorel Park boasts winding paved paths, chair and traditional-style swings, and fully accessible facilities. For more, search “Marla Dorrel Park” at www.townofcary.org or call (919) 481-3180.