Tips for a buyer of real estate 

• Do some brainstorming and determine your objectives. 

• Understand the difference between your needs and your desires.

• Find a Realtor whom you feel comfortable with.

• As a serious Buyer you should have a professional Realtor working on your behalf.  [CALL US] 

• Get pre qualified for financing, and make sure to shop around for the best mortgage rates.

• Learn more about the Tuscaloosa area communities by visiting our               community page. 

• Ask your Realtor to obtain listing details for you, not only his/her listings, but any MLS listing that looks interesting to you.  If you want to buy a home in the Tuscaloosa area, let us help. 

• Want to view specific properties? Tell your Realtor about it! Let your Realtor do all the preparation work,  from setting up a good house hunting tour, to contacting listing agents and scheduling showings.

• Essentially, all you need to do as a Buyer is to choose the home you want and to decide on the price you are willing to pay. When you are ready, your Realtor will prepare your offer and present it to the Seller. During the presentation, the Seller will be represented by the listing agent, and your Realtor will negotiate strictly on your behalf. An experienced Realtor will bring this whole negotiating process to final acceptance usually within a 24 hour time period. With a Pro working on your behalf... buying a home is fun and exciting! 

Tips for a seller of real estate 

• Find a Realtor whom you feel comfortable with. Consult with your Realtor and prepare your property for sale. If we can help you, please call.

• Accurate pricing is critical and be sure that your Realtor knows your area. 

• Request an accurate market evaluation of your property. As a minimum, the market evaluation you receive should include Comparable Sales, expired listings, and Active listings data. Also, when thinking of selling it is very important to be aware of and understand current market trends, ask your Realtor to bring some information for you to review. 

• Request a proper visual marketing presentation. Ask many questions, expect clear answers. 

• Verify the mortgage details on your existing property in writing. Check out if your bank will charge you prepayment penalties upon the sale of your property. Keep in mind that there may be ways to negotiate lower penalties, or eliminate them altogether. To start the process you should get your existing  mortgage details in writing on a mortgage verification form. 

• The marketing of a property is an important event for any Seller. Make sure you are well represented! Consider the experience and the professionalism of your Realtor. 

• Expect to get a list of home preparation tips and showing tips from your Realtor. 

• If you are not sure about something... get a second opinion from another Realtor. 

• A good marketing program will include a well designed highlight sheet to be displayed at your home during the marketing.