Friday, January 24, 2014

What to Look For During A College Park Orlando Fl Open House

Buying a College Park Orlando Fl home for sale is a crucial decision that demands careful planning. More often than not, buyers rely on their emotions in choosing a house. Sellers can fool them with the curb appeal and they happily jump into a trap without even consulting a College Park Orlando Fl Realtor® when they visit open houses.

College Park Orlando Home for Sale | What to Look For During A College Park Orlando Fl Open House | Mike Shulman
Avoid the mistake of buying the wrong house by following these 4 tips on what to look for if you are visiting a College Park Orlando FL home for sale:

  1. Bring tape measure, camera and a notebook. These are your best tools during the open house. You want to ensure that you are buying the right house with ample space for your family. A tape measure will enable to you to measure rooms and areas to ensure a good fit for you and your family.  Your camera and notebook are best for taking notes and will help you in evaluating the house.
  2. Take a look at the neighborhood first. Is it neat? Do the people seem friendly? Does it feel safe? Are the neighbors of your same age? Your neighbors will make a big difference in the quality of living you will have in your new home. Consider dropping by at night and check for nuisances like barking dogs and party-goer neighbors.
  3. Check the exterior. Examine the lawn, see if the fences are still intact and if the plants are healthy. Check the roof and the wall paint.
  4. Look for signs of damage or poor construction. Check for wall cracks, leaking faucet, moldy cupboards, and peeling paints. Also check if the scented candles are trying to coat a musty smell.

Put all the things that you like and dislike about the house in a notebook. Your observations will help you remember better and will help you negotiate later.

Don't let the visual impact fool you, you also have to see what's beneath the icing. And more importantly, if you don't see yourself living in it happily, don't force it.


For a smooth, fun and easy home buying or selling experience – Call “THE BEST AGENT IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA” Mike Shulman, lead agent for the Orlando Home Team today at 407-758-9585. You can expect excellent service, unparalleled negotiation skills, and exceptional knowledge of the Orlando Real Estate Business from Mike Shulman.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

A Buyer's Guide to Visiting a College Park Orlando Fl Home for Sale


To ensure that you are buying the right College Park Orlando Fl home for sale, you'll want to attend open houses. As a buyer, you should take advantage of this opportunity to see and inspect your potential home.
An open house can be part of the buying process as it gives the seller the chance to show you the home in it's best light. The seller hopes that they can convince you that this is the right home for you.
A Buyer's Guide to Visiting a College Park Orlando Fl Home for Sale | Mike Shulman

Here are 5 open house etiquettes that you can follow to make the open house smoother:
  1. Wear something comfortable but appropriate. You will be doing a lot of roaming and walking so you might want to save your 5-inch stilettos and micro mini-skirt for another day.
  2. Don't touch the seller's personal belongings. Restrain yourself from rummaging through cabinets and focusing on their personal items. You can open built-in furniture and cupboards to see their size but don't touch the items inside them.
  3. Don't criticize. You may find something you don't like about the College Park Orlando Fl home for sale you are visiting, but hold the criticism to yourself, at least until you leave.. Needless to say, it's rude and may backfire on you. You don't want the seller choosing another buyer over you just because he or she heard you criticizing their home.
  4. Always be polite. Do not assume that just because you are a potential buyer, you can say and demand whatever you want.
  5. Be on time. No one appreciates an unprofessional buyer.

It is best to attend an open house with your real estate agent. He or she can help you in dealing with the seller's agent. A College Park Orlando Fl buyer's agent will help you to be focused and objective.
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For a smooth, fun and easy home buying or selling experience – Call “THE BEST AGENT IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA” Mike Shulman, lead agent for the Orlando Home Team today at 407-758-9585. You can expect excellent service, unparalleled negotiation skills, and exceptional knowledge of the Orlando Real Estate Business from Mike Shulman.