There is a certain beauty and magnificence to old houses. The architecture is usually more detailed and intricate than newer homes and they have especially unique layouts. It’s no wonder why so many people end up buying an old house. When buying an old house, there are some things you should keep in mind. Since the structure is older, there may be more problems and concerns that need to be Continue Reading
5 Ways Home Sellers Can Prepare for a Home Inspection
A home inspection is what can make or break a real estate transaction. If a potential home buyer finds out that there are too many issues with the house, they can choose to back out of the transaction with no penalty, leaving home sellers back at square one. To avoid the heartbreak of having a home buyer back out of a deal, there are a few things you as a home seller can do to prepare for a home Continue Reading
Whiteboard Wednesday: What is Radon? (with Corwin Jackson from Core Inspection Group)
Whiteboard Wednesday: Real Talk with a Realtor is an educational video series where Agent Lady simplifies confusing real estate terms and provides helpful tips for first time home buyers and home sellers. About Agent Lady: Cherise Wynne is a leading real estate agent in Philadelphia, helping home buyers and sellers navigate the City of Continue Reading
Whiteboard Wednesday: Termites – Deal Breakers? (with Corwin Jackson from Core Inspection Group)
Whiteboard Wednesday: Real Talk with a Realtor is an educational video series where Agent Lady simplifies confusing real estate terms and provides helpful tips for first time home buyers and home sellers. About Agent Lady: Cherise Wynne is a leading real estate agent in Philadelphia, helping home buyers and sellers navigate the City of Continue Reading
Tales of a First Time Home Buyer: Negotiation is Everything
Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. Negotiation is Everything The Tuckers had no idea how fast a real estate transaction could go south. With just one email, their dream home in Mt. Airy, a quiet neighborhood in Philadelphia, was in jeopardy. Just yesterday the newly married couple had made a list Continue Reading
Tales of a First Time Home Buyer: Run While You Can
Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. Run While You Can Priscilla stared at the home inspector in disbelief. “What do you mean you found termites?” Her arms were tight across her chest and she felt her heart start racing. After months of searching for a house, she had finally found the one and got it Continue Reading
The Importance of Having a Home Inspection
We’ve been told all our lives never to judge a book by its cover; the same goes for a home you would like to purchase. It may be your dream home when you walk through each room and have a surface view, but it may turn out to be a bad investment after having a home inspection. What is a Home Inspection? A home inspection is completed by a professional who is trained to examine a home to Continue Reading
The Home Inspection: What First Time Home Buyers Can Expect
You wouldn’t buy a car without taking a test drive or a laptop without tinkering away at the Apple store first. The same applies to buying a house. Having your potential home inspected is one of the most important steps in the home buying process, yet many first time home buyers have no idea what to expect. Continue Reading
