Questions For Real Estate Agents- Ask Before You Buy

Published: September 3, 2015

Asking questions is always prudent, especially when you are considering buying a new house. Here are some questions you may want to ask your realtor before you go ahead and rush to seal the deal.

Don’t Wait Until After You Buy the Home To Ask Your Agent These Important Questions

Question #1 – What is the Property’s Worth?

This is a valid question; since you might be its next owner, it is very important for you to know what it is worth. However, for ethical reasons, agents are not allowed to tell you the exact worth of the property. Nevertheless, you can still help yourself. Asking around and doing research online will help you determine its price range. Luckily for you, agents can tell their clients about the duration for which the houses are expected to remain in the market so you’ll have plenty of time to make your decision.

Question #2 – What is the Flexibility of the Asking Price?

You want to save money, who doesn’t? However, the previous homeowner(s) may not agree to your proposal and may call off the deal. This makes it important to have a middleman, who can remain neutral and help work out a deal that benefits both parties. Ask your realtor how flexible the seller’s price range is, instead of asking how much they are willing to take as a minimum amount.

Question#3 – Why does the Owner want to Sell it (at this price)? Is Something Wrong with the House?

Often, owners claim that the property is in perfect condition, but the price tells an entirely different story. Do not hesitate to ask what could be wrong with the house. You can ask the owner for proof that the house is indeed in perfect condition, as claimed. A receipt from a home inspector is acceptable proof. If the owner tends to hesitate, you will know for certain that something is amiss.

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Pet Friendly Property in Peoria – How To Find it

Published: September 3, 2015

Can’t find a home where your pal is accepted? No need to worry; let the true real estate professional help you find a pet-friendly environment and a beautiful house to buy that’s just perfect for you and your buddy. There are just a couple of steps you need to consider, they are as followed:

Step 1 – Do not Hesitate while Considering a New Home

Give yourself some time to consider everything; do not think that just because the housing society allows pets, you can move in. You must get information, knowledge, and insights about the property, the neighborhood, and of course, the people residing in that area. No one can do this job better than a professional realtor. They will make sure that the area and residence is friendly for you and your furry friend. Make sure you contact a professional at least six weeks before your lease ends so that you can find your bud a dream home. After all, home is where your pet is.

Step 2 – Think One Step Ahead – Contact Agencies

It is always a good idea to ask real estate agents if they can get you a listing of neighborhoods that allow pets. You can talk to animal care and animal control agencies to help you find the perfect location and your dream home.

Step 3 – Responsibility Matters – Show it!

Show the previous owners, the real estate agent, and your new neighbors that you are a responsible individual and you have trained your pet well. Make sure that your friend does not cause trouble for the neighbors. You can get your references from your previous housing society that your pet is a trouble-free and friendly pet. Show them that you are more than capable of taking care of it.

Step 4 – Move into your New Home

Welcome to the neighborhood!

Do not settle for less; think about your pal before you rush into anything. Get the best advice from real estate professionals in Peoria, AZ!

Handling Homeowner Property Repairs and Maintenance

Published: August 15, 2015

The summer season in Arizona, brings several challenges for real estate property management and property owners. At Arête Realty and Property Management, LLC in Phoenix, we use only the most reputable vendors for your property. Here are some of the challenges that homeowners typically face and how Arête Realty overcomes these obstacles.

Vendor Relations

We use only the most trustworthy, honest and competitively priced vendors for your maintenance needs. Vendors, especially HVAC vendors, typically start to get extremely busy during the summer season in Arizona. Our real estate property management experts have compiled a list of preferred vendors for every service imaginable, including pest control, pool service, HVAC, gardening, and plumbing.

Most vendors are busy during the summer months, so it is important to have patience and be flexible with our preferred vendors. They work as hard as they can to accommodate your schedule when on service calls. Our vendors are knowledgeable, price-conscious and responsive. Remember: most vendors will charge a “trip fee” for coming out to your property. In most cases, owners can make repair charge payments on their next rent payment cycle.

Should you have a list of preferred vendors, Arête Realty and Property Management, LLC is happy to add them to your file. We strive to accommodate any and all preferences for your professional property management.

Maintenance

Air conditioning units, appliances and other items inevitably seem to break during the summer months in Arizona. Tenants without air conditioning in the 110+ degree heat of Phoenix will not be happy tenants. It is imperative that home and property owners set aside five to ten percent of their monthly rent as an emergency fund for maintenance and repairs. Keep in mind that carpets typically last anywhere from five to seven years while HVAC systems usually last from 15-20 years, though the Arizona heat can wear them down much faster. Be prepared for water heater replacements, interior and exterior painting and HVAC repairs.

Arête Realty and Property Management, LLC endeavors to provide property owners and homeowners with as much valuable information as possible. Our quarterly newsletters are designed to help you address issues that some of our clients have gone through, give you updates about the industry, and divulge important legal changes that affect property owners. For more information about any of the topics mentioned above, contact the Phoenix property management firm of Arête Realty and Property Management, LLC, today.

Three Tips for Tenant- Home Owner Relations

Published: July 17, 2015

Arête Reality and Property Management, LLC aims to provide property owners with all of the pertinent information they need to effectively make decisions concerning their properties. Through Arête’s dedication to excellence, property owners are able to connect with experienced property managers for vital information. Review some of our best property management tips for tenant-owner relations in Phoenix, AZ.

Handling Tenant Relations

Owner-tenant relations can quickly become a tricky relationship to balance. On the one hand, owners want to make sure that their property is well cared for and that tenants are not in breach of their contract. On the other hand, tenants deserve and are legally entitled to their privacy. Owners need to refrain from any and all urges they may have to make a surprise visit to their property as this action can be a violation of the Tenant Landlord Act. Should you wish to visit your property, contact your property manager so that they can communicate the message to your tenants.

No matter how conjugal of a relationship a property owner may have with their tenant(s), it is imperative that owners keep this piece of legislation in mind. Tenants are required to receive two days’ notice prior to the owner’s arrival according to the Tenant Landlord Act (TLA).

Handling Utilities

During the periods of time when your property may be vacant in between tenants, utilities are paid for by the tenant through the duration of the lease. Owners should hold themselves responsible for paying for utilities when the property is vacant for an undetermined period of time. This may seem like a drain on owner’s finances, but doing so makes readying the property for a showing much easier. Keeping electric and water on allows owners to get the property ready for renters in virtually no time.

Handling New Tenants

There will always be a period of adjustment when new tenants move into your property. In Arête Reality and Property Management, LLC’s experience, it takes 60 days for tenants to fully settle into their new surroundings. Arête Reality usually receives more service calls during this time than throughout the duration of the lease as whole. We take the time to explain to tenants what they are responsible for fixing and repairing and what the property owner is responsible for. Owners must address any and all hazardous items along with health and safety concerns in a timely manner.

For more information about the topics listed here or to learn more about the exceptional services that Arête Reality and Property Management, LLC, provides to property owners throughout Phoenix, AZ, contact us today.

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