Should You Ask for Repairs or a Seller Credit After the Home Inspection?

Should You Ask for Repairs or a Seller Credit After the Home Inspection? You found the house. Your offer was accepted. You completed the home inspection—and now you have a report filled with items that need attention. The next question is often: Should I ask the seller to fix these things, or should

How to Leverage Seller Concessions to Lower Your Mortgage Interest Rate Right Now

How to Leverage Seller Concessions to Lower Your Interest Rate Right Now Many homebuyers are watching mortgage rates and asking the same question: “Should I wait until rates come down?” But waiting for a broad market rate drop isn't the only strategy available. Depending on the property, seller moti

4 High-ROI Upgrades to Make Before Listing Your Metro Atlanta Home

4 High-ROI Upgrades to Make Before Listing Your Metro Atlanta Home When homeowners start preparing to sell, one of the first questions I hear is: “What should I fix or upgrade before putting my house on the market?” The answer usually isn't a complete kitchen renovation or a $30,000 bathroom remodel

Escrow Holdbacks for Home Repairs: How Buyers and Sellers May Keep a Closing on Track

The Escrow Holdback Fix: How to Close When the Seller Can't Finish Promised Repairs in Time It's two days before closing. The moving truck is booked. Utilities are scheduled. Your current home or lease has a deadline. Everyone is preparing to exchange keys. Then the call comes: "The seller's roof co