Jan 31, 2011 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
The purpose of your earnest money deposit (also known as your “Escrow Amount”) is to show the seller how just how serious you are about buying his/her house… Your Escrow Deposit/ Earnest Money Amount (along with the other terms of your offer) ...
Nov 18, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
Once you’ve found the perfect home, it’s time to make an offer. As your realtors, the Restivo Team will draw up a contract with your offering price and any contingencies you want to include. We will review this document with you before submitting it to the...
Sep 2, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
YOUR “HOW-TO” GUIDE … NEGOTIATING A HOME PURCHASE: HOW TO GET THE SELLER TO TAKE YOUR OFFER … “7 EASY TIPS” TO GETTING YOUR OFFER ACCEPTED: 1) “007” … JAMES BOND: FIND OUT THE SELLER’S TOP...
Feb 4, 2010 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE
Most buyers and sellers don’t grasp the level of artistry that goes into negotiating a contract to buy or sell a home. “Highest and best offer” implies one thing (but can mean something entirely different). Google anyone?...
Sep 27, 2009 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
What exactly is an offer? An offer is a knock at the door by an interested buyer, saying they like the house and they want to talk: The precursor to a conversation. That conversation may be quick, or lengthy. How close the offer is to the asking price and...