In Real Estate, holidays, nights, weekends, and vacations are done a little differently. We don't usually get to completely unplug like regular Nine to Fivers but we also get many perks and benefits of being our own bosses. Easter is one of those holidays that even people that don't share my Christian faith still celebrate with Easter Egg hunts and trips to the Easter bunny. Most people also enjoy the festivities by having friends and family together for a big home cooked meal, and playing games to entertain the kids (and sometimes adults too). I woke up this morning with great hope and anticipation that this Easter would allow me to slow down for a day and relax with my family...read more.
Our first ever Zion Realty Wedding
Last night was a very happy occasion for us here at Zion Realty in Gilbert, Arizona. One of our close friends and agents Mark Wagner Jr. and his fiance Stephanie had their long awaited wedding ceremony. Mark and Stephanie first met through a mutual friend of theirs who introduced the two of them almost three years ago and they have been together ever since...read more.
Good Friday Service at Redemption Church in Gilbert, Arizona
There are a multitude of congregations and churches around Gilbert, Arizona that will undoubtedly be holding Good Friday and Easter services. If you are in the Gilbert area and looking to attend a Good Friday service come to Redemption Church in Gilbert, Arizona. Not only is this my home church where we attend every Sunday but they hold a very special outdoor service for Good Friday on their huge campus lawn...read more.
Harassment or Hustle?
I wrote a blog post a few weeks ago, "Are you ready to list with at REAL real estate agent?" about some very close friends of mine who had me list their home for sale. They have had two kids since living in their current home but would now like a little more room to stretch out and also would like a pool. The property they live at currently is on a smaller lot and while a pool could be added to the backyard, there wouldn't be much backyard left over for anything else...read more.
Do I need to have my house cleaned when I move out?
Did you know that when you sell your home there are laws governing the condition in which you must leave the premises for the new owner? In the real estate world we refer to this as leaving the home in "broom swept" condition.
On page four section 5 of a Residential Resale Real Estate Purchase Contract is explicitly states, "all personal property not included in the sale and all debris will be removed from the Premises".
In the height of the foreclosure crisis and economic recession thousands of homes were abandoned and littered with trash and debris left behind by the previous home owners leaving either the bank or the new owners to clean up the mess. This quick and mass exodus of homes left this part of the contract almost null and void as there wasn't a way for this to be regulated or monitored until the bank took back the home through the foreclosure process.
However, now that the worst of the housing crisis is behind us and we've transitioned back in to a healthy and stable real estate market, traditional buyers and sellers are coming across this phrase in the purchase contract more and more. The law does not state a seller must have their home professional cleaned or spotless for the new owners. It's merely a guideline or an attempt to keep home owners from burdening the new buyers with the removal of trash and debris that they simply did not want to take care of themselves.
When you've sold your home and are moving in to a new one, as a rule of thumb, think about what you want the condition of your new home to be in when you arrive. This is the same condition you should leave your old home for the new owners.
If you are in the market to purchase a new home or are thinking of selling your current residence, contact us here at Zion Realty. We'd take great pleasure in providing you with a free market analysis or home evaluation to help you determine if buying or selling is the right move for you. Simply click on the Contact tab and fill out the form.
Homes for Sale in The Gardens in Gilbert, Arizona
The Gardens in Gilbert, Arizona is a wonderful master planned community that is all about being outdoors. The Gardens is split up in to five phases each with it's own lush green park, recreation area including basketball and volleyball courts, and three large community pools throughout the community. By simply driving in and through this subdivision you will quickly realize just how much the residents of this subdivision are out and about. It was made to foster a neighborly and friendly environment where homeowners frequently greet each other as they walk or jog past one another on a daily basis...read more.