Negotiating Repairs on AS-IS Contract
You found your perfect home, you performed inspections and now you want the seller to make some repairs even though you are under an As-Is contract. The key thing to remember is that the seller is not obligated to do any repairs or even respond to your request for repairs. In Florida, the As-Is contract is one of the most popular real estate contracts, however, its important that a buyers agent fully understand how to work with this type of contract to facilitate a smooth transaction. As the buyer, you have the right to cancel the contract before the end of the inspection period or request repairs of the seller.…
Licensed Vs. Unlicensed Contractor
Should you hire a licensed or unlicensed contractor to make changes to your home? It seems every week, I am reading on our local social media groups about someone who hired a contractor and it ended badly. Many report they gave 50 percent or more down-payment to the contractor to start the work. Then it goes downhill from there. From a contractor starting the work and never coming back to finish….Or them not showing up at all once they got the money! It pays to understand that a contractor’s main purpose is to coordinate and orchestrate a group of tradesmen/women hired to actually do the work. The issue really is…
Homeowner Winter Checklist
Its time for homeowner winter checklist. There are things around your home that you should do right now before winter arrives. Even though we live in Florida, those of us in North Central Florida know how frigid the temperatures get during the winter months. These homeowner winter checklist tips will help you avoid expensive repairs later. Caulk & Cover Room A/C Conditioners Let’s face it, not everyone has central air. If you have a window unit, the best solution is to remove it so cold air will not flow in though or around it. but if you live it in or have a permanent walled installed unit, simply place a…
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