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Central Iowa Real Estate Agent: The Extra Hidden Costs of Buying a Home

The price of a house and the closing costs aren't the only things you need to pay when you buy a home. Depending on the home's location, the home's age, and the type of home itself, you will have to pay some extra costs after the purchase, and many buyers often get surprised by them. Today, I wanted to give you a list of the commonly overlooked costs to help you avoid surprise expenses after your next home purchase. For example, if you buy a brand new home, you'll probably have to pay for a few...

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Central Iowa Real Estate Agent: Should You Get a Home Warranty?

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Did you know that home warranties benefit both home buyers and sellers? Today I’d like to tell you everything that you need to know about home warranties so that you know why we recommend every home buyer or seller get one. The biggest benefit of warranties for home buyers is that they significantly reduce the potential for large, out-of-pocket expenses after the home purchase. This peace of mind also applies to home sellers since it absolves them of any liability after the home sale...

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Central Iowa Real Estate Agent: Home Sale Closing Fees

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How does the closing on your home get completed? There are a few different options, but your agent will work with an escrow company or an attorney’s office that will help with the legal and financial details of the settlement of the home. These other people assist by first calculating things like the tax proration. During the closing, they help prepare things like the deed package. To find out more about how your closing fees are determined, watch this short video....

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Central Iowa Real Estate Agent: How to Win the Home You Want

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Searching for a home can be fun, but once you’ve found the one that you think is right for you, the process gets a bit tricky. There are three important rules to follow to make sure you end up purchasing this home. The first rule is to act quickly. Homes don’t sit long in today’s market if they’re priced well and in good condition. For more guidance on how to win the home you want, watch this short...

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Central Iowa Real Estate Agent: When Should You Sell Your Home?

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One of the most frequently-asked questions we get from sellers is, “When is the best time of year to sell my home?” There is no straightforward answer, because we see homes sell every month of the year here in central Iowa. However, as you will see today, there are certain factors you can weigh in deciding what’s best in your specific situation. For example, there may not be as many buyers during the winter months, but the buyers that are out there are far more serious about buying. To...

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Central Iowa Real Estate Agent: How to protect your home from radon gas

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You may have heard of radon gas, but did you know that Iowa is the number one state in the country for radon concentration? It's true: all 99 counties in Iowa are high-risk areas for radon contamination. This is serious, as prolonged exposure to the gas can cause cancer. Is there anything you can do to lessen the amount of radon you're exposed to? To learn what you can do to mitigate the radon in your home,...

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Central Iowa Real Estate Agent: Our Certified Pre-Owned Home Program

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Have you heard of our certified pre-owned home program? Of all our different listing options we offer our sellers, it’s the one that’s been the most well-received. With a certified pre-owned home program, you have your home pre-inspected before you hit the market. Not only does it provide peace of mind, but it also puts you as a seller in a position of power when it comes to negotiations. To find out more about this program and how it can benefit you, watch this short video....

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Central Iowa Real Estate Agent: What Are Revenue Stamps?

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Do you know what revenue stamps are? In short, a revenue stamp is a fee you incur when you sell your home on both the estimate of proceeds and the closing disclosure statement. They are mandated by the state of Iowa. You must make them payable to the county treasurer’s office in the county in which you close. To learn about how they’re calculated and how much they might cost you, watch this short...

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Central Iowa Real Estate Agent: What keeps a Central Iowa home from selling?

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http://mistysoldwisch.blogspot.com/2015/08/get-your-central-iowa-home-ready-for.html A lot of sellers have been asking me, "What keeps a home from selling?" It really depends on the circumstances, but there are a few things you can do as the seller in order to have a successful sale. First of all, you need to properly prepare your home for showings. To learn more, watch this short video!

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Central Iowa Real Estate Agent: Zestimates are mostly inaccurate

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We have noticed lately that people have been using Zillow more and more to get their home’s value. After doing some research, we found that Zillow’s valuations are only accurate 7% of the time. With your valuation being inaccurate 93% of the time, you need a better system. Our team gets your home’s value only after walking through the property, making note of its condition, and any upgrades or improvements...