This past Sunday in the local newspaper, the Times Picayune, ran an article in the Real Estate Section about how to make an offer and not to make low offers because sellers might get insulted. Dear Mr. Seller please keep the emotion out of it. A buyer who is placing an offer on your home wants to buy it and it is the skill of the agent you hire … [Read more...]
As you search for properties or to find someone to list your house with you will come across terms that may seem a bit confusing. Not sure that it matters much however I thought it would be helpful to explain some of these terms. So here goes. Brokers and Salespersons We are licensed by the States where we sell real estate. Those states … [Read more...]
The difference between a Client and a Customer is a very important concept to understand for consumers. As a client you are our primary obligation. We have a fiduciary obligation to you and your interests. As a customer you are not "represented" by us but will receive information but not advice. From the Louisiana Real Estate … [Read more...]
In the Uptown and Garden District areas of New Orleans there are more buyers for properties that come on the market that are in excellent condition and are in a good location. What this means is that when a house comes on the market there are a multitude of showings and multiple offers. All of this is a good thing for sellers in this area … [Read more...]
I currently have a buyer who travels for business and his schedule is not in his control. He has been viewing property's on the internet and he like all buyers has a wish list things he wants in a house and things he doesn't. Without pictures he is not able to see what the interior of a home looks like when on one of his trips. He is put at a … [Read more...]
The buyer that is willing to pay you your best price could be moving from anywhere in the world to New Orleans. If they don't know your home is on the market they can't buy it and if they don't speak English they will not be able to view your property on the internet. That is the thinking behind REMAX Global. Your home listing is translated … [Read more...]
"The Tail"? yes, the tail. When you sign a listing agreement to sell your home in New Orleans the contract contains a "tail" to the expiration date. This extension is for a period of time after the listing agreement expires that if a buyer who saw the property during the term of the agreement comes back after the listing agreement expires and … [Read more...]
It is often the case in New Orleans that the first viewing of a home is at the Broker's Inspection (the time scheduled for the agents in the community to come preview your home). This means that a buyer will walk through a property while all of the brokers and agents are also previewing the house. I am not sure this is in the best interest's of … [Read more...]
Miriam Bernstein, CRS
Associate Broker and REALTOR®
RE/MAX N.O. Properties
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