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5 Costs To Expect With A Traditional Sale of Your Orlando House

There are a number of costs to expect with a traditional sale of your Orlando home. Find out if working with an agent is really the right choice for your situation and property in our latest post! Working with a real estate agent in Orlando to sell your house isn’t always worth it. When you factor in the costs, time, and effort required on your part, you may find that an alternative method of selling is the better choice for you. Below, we list five major costs you should be prepared for if you choose to sell your house in the traditional way. Repairs When selling your house in Orlando, it will likely require you to make some repairs. The small things in your house that need touching up can add up fast. And if your house needs major repairs, the costs will obviously grow much higher. Once the house is listed and an offer is eventually made, your potential buyer will pay to have an inspection done for the property. If all checks out, great! However, many times the buyer will come back with newly discovered repair costs they will request that you credit them for the amount of the repair or fix the item yourself before the property closes. Professional Cleaning When putting your house on the MLS in Orlando, you’ll want to put your best foot forward. Even for the cleanest people out there, this may require the services of a professional cleaning crew to come through. Or maybe you need to hire people to come in and clean the carpets, powerwash the outside, or to rejuvenate stained floor tiles. Even if you aren’t in a situation where you need to hire a professional cleaning company, you will still have to tend to these things yourself which requires your time. That in of itself is very valuable. Marketing Fees The level of marketing provided by a real estate agent in Orlando will vary. While some ill provide comprehensive marketing plans at no costs, others will supply just the basics. You’ve seen the different types of listings. Some houses are staged with professional photos to make spaces look larger than they are. Then there are listing with photos taken by a cell phone camera, highlighting unmade beds and laundry on the floor. Having the top-of-the-line listings that will get the most attention will likely cost you a bit more in the long run. If you do decide to list your house in Orlando, make sure you know exactly what’s included. Between exclusive listings, signage, and print materials, you could be looking at many expenses you hadn’t planned for. Commissions In some cases, working with a Orlando real estate agent can be great, making their 6% commission fee well worth it. However, for rother properties paying this amount in order to sell your house isn’t worth it. Six percent of your final sale price can be a large sum of money. Make sure your agent will be able to get you enough money for this high cost to make sense. Run the number before signing a listing agreement with a Orlando real estate agent. For some Orlando homeowners, a direct sale can be a better choice for the sale of their unwanted house. Closing Costs A home seller in Orlando will likely spend 1-3% of their final sale price in closing costs when selling with a real estate agent. Things like recording fees, settlement fees, title search fees, surveys, and pre-payment penalties are all paid at the closing table. Many of these costs can be eliminated when working with Barbie Buys Bad Houses. Learn more about the costs to expect with a traditional sale of your Orlando house. Contact us today for more information! (407) 494-1216

Home Inspections

When you're ready to purchase your next home in Orlando, Oviedo, Apopka, Lake Mary or the surrounding areas remember to contact Advanced Look Property Inspections, LLC for your pre-purchase Home Inspection.  For the most thorough inspection possible we bring 2 Inspectors to every inspection.  Visit our website at: http://advancedlookinspections.com or Call us at 407-310-2828. It will be the Best move you'll ever make!

Two Time Award Winner of Home Inspector Award

Advanced Look Property Inspections, LLC Receives 2016 Best Businesses of Orlando’s Home Inspector Award. Orlando, October 1, 2016 — Advanced Look Property Inspections, LLC has been selected for the 2016 Best Businesses of Orlando Award in the Home Inspectors category by the Best Businesses of Orlando Award Program and is now a Two Time Winner! Each year, the Best Businesses of Orlando Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Orlando area a great place to live, work and play. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2016 Best Businesses of Orlando Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Best Businesses of Orlando Award Program and data provided by third parties. About the Best Businesses of Orlando Award Program The Best Businesses of Orlando Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Orlando area. Recognition is given to companies such as Advanced Look Property Inspections, LLC who have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value. The Best Businesses of Orlando Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy. SOURCE: Best Businesses of Orlando Award Program CONTACT: Best Businesses of Orlando Award Program  CONTACT: Advanced Look Property Inspections, LLC at 407-310-2828, http://advancedlookinspections.com/