Monday, August 29, 2011

MLS# 10297282 - 2841 Traskwood Rd Traskwood, AR

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Rural opportunity in Glen Rose school district. Some updates installed, just needs a little more to be move in ready. $75,000

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Thursday, August 25, 2011

Tips for home buyers with children

Tips for home buyers with children

1.       Limit the number of homes the kids see.  They just don’t stay interested enough like you do.  You will focus better when kids are not along, but if you do take them to see property, don’t drag them along to see a dozen homes.  They will lose interest after just 3-4 homes.

2.       Take note of the ‘kid-friendly’ restaurants around the homes you are looking at.  Favorites include burgers and pizza.  Shocker!?

3.       Note the neighborhood features that might draw the kid’s interest.  Toy stores, shopping malls, movie theatres, playgrounds, swimming pools, etc.

4.       Know the neighborhood schools, local sports teams, and programs. 

5.       Watch for overactive fingers while viewing homes.

6.       Bring your child’s car seat, when driving around in the agent’s car.

7.       Stock your car with healthy snacks.  Avoid ‘sticky’ items such as lollipops and chocolate.  Bring books or hand held video games to keep the kids entertained.

8.       Be mindful of potential hazards while viewing a home…sharp corners, decorative glass candies, homeowner medicines sitting out, steep staircases, and swimming pools.

9.       Be careful around pets at the home.  They may not like kids as much as the kid likes them. 

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Pre-approval required

REALTORS - don't work with a buyer who isn't pre-approved.  It's a waste of time to even show a property without that,  much less cause a home to be off the market when buyer couldn't purchase anyway.

Buyers - you can't buy a home without financing.  Your first step is to talk with a lender for pre-approval.  It's free.   Think how much more serious the seller thinks about you if you provide pre-approval letter with your offer.

Scott Deaton
Freakin' Real Estate Animal
Blackwood Deaton Group

Scott Deaton
Freakin' Real Estate Animal
Blackwood Deaton Group

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