'The missing disposal'.

 Cell:  (301)943-4370

adambashein@mris.com

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So there I was showing a client around a home with many customizations including a kitchen with 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers and 2 sinks.  Usually every kitchen sink has a garbage disposal and we could only locate 1 disposal.  We looked high, low and around the kitchen.  My guess is the selling party didn't recall where the location of "the missing disposal" because they had rented the home for a number of years before deciding to sell.

My buyers loved the home and decided to put an offer in.  One of my first questions for the home inspector was to locate the "missing garbage disposal".  He didn't see it either.

I decided to check the GFCI outlet to the left of the sink, pushed a button and that is where the button for the garbage disposal was subtly placed. 

Remember to take copious notes during home renovations and keep them handy in case you need to use them and in case, when it is time to sell, a buyer asks you a question about the home that you can't recall.

Whenever you or someone you know has a real estate question or wants to talk about the market, please pass my contact information to him or her. I always have time for and greatly appreciate your referrals. 

Life is good!

Adam

Licensed in MD & DC

adambashein@mris.com

www.basheinhomes.info

Cell:  (301)943-4370

Office:  (301)469-4700 - ask for Adam

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Did you know that your home could be located in more than 1 county?

I met a potential home seller yesterday whose home is physically located in 2 counties! Very unusual. The person bought the home in the 1990's. Back then I don't believe when homes were on the market for sale that they had to disclose estimated property taxes otherwise potential buyers would have known that the seller was paying property taxes for both counties as part of the home was located in "County A" and part of the home was located in "County B".

It is unfortunate that this information didn't come up during the contract period (if seller didn't mention it). The first time the buyer found out about this issue was when she received tax bills from 2 different counties.

She owns a nice home and it is in a great area,however she would have used this information to determine the cost of owning this home upfront before finalizing her decision to buy. Would she have still bought the home? Very possibly. People just don't like expensive surprises and it has obviously left a bad taste in her mouth.

Fortunately we are in a research and information era,where people desire to and have access to most information they want/need in a decision making process. On your next home purchase,research every thing you can about the potential home and property...ask any questions and raise any concerns to the settlement company,so they can specifically explore,answer your concerns.

Whether you know somebody who is thinking about buying a home,selling a home or has real estate questions (even if they aren't in the market),have them call me. I am here to help.

Life is good!

Adam
Cell:(301)943-4370
O. (301)718-4100
adambashein@mris.com
www.basheinhomes.info
Adam Bashein
Licensed in MD & DC
Weichert Realtors