Buying a Home
Is your Realtor working for you?
Handling health & exposure concerns
Special Guest: Jennifer Schrantz (Realtor)
http://jennifertucson.com/
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
1. The Role of the Realtor
(Learn more about chronic illness & environmental exposure concerns here: https://youtu.be/JUKYspHN_t0
https://iepradio.com/videocast/ )
2. How your Realtor can HELP "screen" a home before making an offer
(Helpful resource for you & your Realtor: https://youtu.be/F1TCRQEYajs )
3. Seller Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS)
(See example here: https://www.aaronline.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Residential-Sellers-Property-Disclosure-Statement-SPDS_REV_01Oct2017.pdf)
Good article for reference: https://www.homelight.com/blog/mandated-disclosures-real-estate/
4. Making an offer & home inspections by professionals
5. Planning ahead so you can get the inspections you want
QUICK TAKE-AWAYS:
1. (To the Realtor) Patience is a virtue.
2. Have open-lines of communication. Be a part of the process.
3. Your Realtor should have a basic understanding of your health & exposure concerns.
4. Your Realtor can help "screen" homes in advance to narrow down your choices.
5. Your Realtor should be an advocate for you in any planning or negotiations with the seller/seller's Realtor.
6. Find out what the sellers know about the home (SPDS).
7. You should still professionally inspect! Plan/coordinate ahead so you can get the home inspections you need.
8. Be willing to walk away. Health is #1.
Disclaimer: Your Realtor should not replace the involvement of professionals. The goal of this episode is to provide education and consideration to Realtors & home buyers so they have a better chance of purchasing the right home.
