Tag: home repairs

REPAIR INSTEAD OF REPLACE

Posted on by Aryne + Dulcinea
You know how we are so good at REDUCE * REUSE * RECYCLE? We recommend adding a 4th…REPAIR.
In our busy lives, it is much easier when something breaks to discard it and go get a new one. But if we could fix it first, we may save ourselves and our planet a great deal. Below are some of our favorite repair shops and youtube sites for repair what you own instead of buying a new one!
COMMUNITY CYCLING CENTER
JD’s SHOE REPAIR
A-APLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE
ALADDIN FURNITURE REPAIR
A1 ALTERATION STATION/ CLOTHING REPAIR
And of course if something at your home goes wrong and you need help with repairs, please call or text us and we will help you with getting the right repair person immediately!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

HOME INSPECTIONS WHEN YOU’RE NOT BUYING OR SELLING

Posted on by Aryne + Dulcinea

If you’ve lived in your house for a good five years or so, you probably know it pretty well. You might even remember that home inspection from when you purchased it. But how is your house today? Home inspections are a snapshot of how a house performs on the day the inspector is there. Over time, houses change, mold grows, mechanical break down, cracks get bigger, rot goes to work, and more. If you’re not selling, and plan to stay for many more years to come, it might be useful to have an inspector take a look so you can find out if repairs are needed, visit property inspection liverpool to hire an expert. Keeping your home in good condition maintains its value and when you do sell, will make for a smoother transaction.

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

 

Repairs and Final Walk-throughs

Posted on by Julia Robertson

You’re buying a home. You’ve completed your inspections. You’re waiting to close. Now what?

You’ve made it through the inspection period and the seller has agreed to complete some home repairs. Congratulations! Now what? A week before closing I remind my clients about the closing process and to schedule a final walk through before closing. Besides asking the seller to provide any invoices or photos showing the repair has been completed- schedule a final walk through at least 3-5 days before your closing date. It’s always a good idea to double check that seller has completed the items they’ve agreed to repair.

Often you’ll find that a seller is scrambling to get those last repairs done, or cleaning up their move out. You’ll walk through the house with your real estate agent and verify that the items have been repaired.  I’ve found that a day or two before closing is just not enough time to remedy unfinished repairs. If a seller has not performed the agreed repair, do not give authorization to close until you are satisfied. This may delay your closing and you’ll have to write an extension to close.

Here are some repair and final walkthrough tips-

  • Make sure your repair requests are written in detail or refer to a specific scope of work.
  • In addition to your inspection report, get a professional estimate for repair.
  • If you are asking for a sewer repair, request that the seller scope the line after the repair and provide you the video of the scope.
  • Make good judgement about work that is being completed by homeowner or needs to be completed by a licensed & bonded contractor. There is a lot of work that a homeowner can do on their own. If the repair is related to a “service” of a major appliance, structure, or health/safety issue- request a professional handle that repair.
  • If a repair is being completed after closing, for example a sewer repair- ask for escrow to hold back additional funds in case the repair exceeds the provided estimate.
  • Your repair request agreement has a date written in which the repairs need to be completed by. If you haven’t seen photos or invoices come in, check in with your REALTOR® to request them from the seller.

If you are thinking about buying a home- give me call! I’d love to help you through the real estate process.

Julia Robertson | Broker | Living Room Realty

541-505-1111 | julia@rebyjulia.com