Carrie Richardson
Realtor
There are over 280 action items to the average residential real estate transaction. That’s a lot of things that need to be done! Having me looking out for your best interest and guiding you through the process can be a huge asset during what can already be a really stressful time.
Whether buying or selling, you can expect me to keep you informed and moving forward in the process. I make sure every action item is handled.
Whether buying or selling let me be the key to your next move.
Call Now: (205)-821-3270​​
The Home Search
Once you are pre-qualified call Carrie at (205) 821-3270 to set an appointment to meet and go over your needs and wants in a new home. She will go over what is currently on the market with you and set up a time to go and preview the homes that meet your needs. While no two clients are the same, the average client looks at approximately 5-10 homes before making their final decision.
During the home search, you may want to drive through the neighborhood and by the home before viewing the inside. Another good idea would be to try the route to your work from the home.
Once you are interested in a home Carrie will do some key research on the home and gather information to help you make an informed decision and offer on the home.
Making An Offer
Once you have found the property you want and I’ve provided you with as much information as I can to help you make an educated decision, we will write up a purchase agreement. While each offer and client is unique there are several factors that usually are a consideration in each agreement:
Price - What you will be offering will depend on a lot of things including condition, time on market, activity, and urgency of seller. Most homes in today’s market are going for at or near selling price and while some buyers want to come in with a very low offer, this isn’t often the smartest choice because you risk insulting the seller and missing out on an opportunity to purchase the home. I will research tax records, current activity in the neighborhood and recent home improvements among other things to assist you with the decision of what to offer.
Move In Date - How urgently do you need to move? Being flexible with your move in date and willingness to work with a seller and their needs on this point can help your offer be chosen over another.
Additional Property - Typically Sellers leave most major appliances but refrigerators, washers and dryers among other pieces are all negotiable.
Once you have put your intentions in writing, typically you include a check with what is referred to as earnest money with your offer. Then I as your agent will take your offer to the Seller’s Agent. At this point the Seller will either: accept the offer, reject it or counter with changes. The most common situation is a counter offer. I will let you know of their decision and present you with any counter offers. The back and forth will continue until we have an offer you are happy with and that meets your goals.