Friday, February 13, 2015
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Does your realtor and your settlement attorney know your name?!
Call: (301)943-4370
Email: adambashein@mris.com
Remember the Lynyrd Skynyrd song: 'What's your name, little girl? What's your name?'
In one of my recent real estate transactions, the settlement attorney realized that there was an error in the seller's names, which needed to be resolved in order to complete the home sale.
The sellers purchased the home using the same last name...as though the wife took on the husband's last name, which is common enough. He was Mr. X and she was Mrs. X on the contract, the deed was recorded as Mr. X and Mrs. X and the tax records showed the owners being Mr. X and Mrs. X.
The problem was that, while the sellers went by and go by Mr. X and Mrs. X, the wife never legally changed her last name. So, the deed and tax records were incorrect. Fortunately, the settlement attorney is solution oriented, was able to think on his feet of a solution, while we were at the settlement table and the buyers walked away from the settlement table as the new home owners.
Dale Carnegie once said: "Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language".
If Dale Carengie was around today, I bet he would add that a person's name is also the most important image he/she can see in any language. We cringe when our names are mispronounced, said incorrectly (for example, a person speaking assuming that spouses share a last name which is not a given, especially these days) and when our names are spelled incorrectly or inaccurately in print.
So, when buying a home, remember to make sure you tell your realtor and the settlement attorney your "legal names".
If you are a settlement attorney, when you get copies of the buyer's and seller's driver licenses or passports, make sure upfront that the names on these pieces match the names on the sales contract or have it corrected immediately.
There is a saying that we should measure twice and cut once. That especially applies to legal documents.
So, make sure your realtor and settlement attorney know your names.
And, any time you or yours is thinking about moving, has a real estate question and/or wants to talk about the market, call or email me. I appreciate you thinking of me and always have time for your referrals.
Life is good!
Adam Bashein
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.
Information deemed to be accurate, but not guaranteed.
Another Silver Spring, MD home sold by Adam Bashein - 1151 Kersey Road
Call: (301)943-4370
Email: adambashein@mris.com
It was a pleasure helping my buyers secure this beautiful colonial home at 1151 Kersey Road in Kemp Mill, a subdivision in Silver Spring, MD. These buyers moved into town from California and were referred to me by friends.
It features a one of a kind kitchen and 3 main level living spaces. This home was designed for entertaining. There are 4 bedrooms upstairs and a huge basement with a room that makes a perfect office.
This home has a deck just off of the main level living room...great for eating and entertaining outside.
This home is in a fantastic location, very close to the local Kemp Mill Shopping Center as well as other nearby supermarkets and malls. As far as recreation, there are parks nearby. This also makes for a great commuter home, being near a local public bus stop, a few minutes away from the Wheaton Red Line Metro Stop and close to Route 495 - easy to commute within MD, to Washington, DC and Virginia.
The former owners sold this home without a realtor, but had the foresight to cooperate with buyer agents. So, I commend them for recognizing that buyers need representation and agreeing to work with realtors.
The buyers had specific wants and needs, and I was fortunately able to secure this home for them.
They should be blessed with many years of happiness in this home.
By the way, whenever you or someone you know is thinking about moving, has a real estate question or wants to find out about the market, please call or email me. I am hear to help and always have time for your referrals.
Life is good!
Adam Bashein
Licensed in MD & DC
Cell: (301)943-4370
Office: (301)469-4700 - ask for Adam
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed.
Friday, December 5, 2014
My listing at 700 Hermleigh Road in Silver Spring, MD Just sold!
Call: (301)943-4370
Email: adambashein@mris.com
A short while ago, I walked out of settlement for 700 Hermleigh Road, a colonial home in Kemp Mill, a subdivision in Silver Spring, MD. The sellers were referred to me by another client, who sold one home and bought another home with me in the last year or so. The best compliment I can get is a referral from satisified clients, customers, family and friends.
This is a very unique home on just under a half an acre of land, with 5 bedrooms upstairs; a main level bedroom/au pair suite; featuring a kitchenette and private bath; a main level living room, dining room and kitchen; plus a lower level play area and a private office.
Whenever you or someone you know of is thinking of moving, selling and/or buying, has a real estate question, and/or is curious about the market, have them contact me today: (301)943-4370 or adambashein@mris.com. I always have time for and appreciate your referrals.
Life is good!
Adam Bashein
Licensed in MD &DC
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
adambashein@mris.com
www.basheinhomes.info
Cell: (301)943-4370
Office: (301)469-4700 - ask for Adam
information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Another Silver Spring, MD home sale by Adam: 11718 Kemp Mill Road in Kemp Mill. Great value for my buyers.
Call: (301)943-4370
Email: adambashein@mris.com
It was a pleasure helping my buyers get a fantastic deal on their home purchase at 11718 Kemp Mill Road, in Silver Spring, MD. They needed a bigger home, in a very specific part of the neighborhood and everything worked out perectly. When we came to an agreement on terms with the seller, I thought it was a great value for my buyers and this was confirmed by the home appraisal coming in significantly above the sales price.
These were strong buyers, which helped in the negotiations. They were able to get approved for a loan for the sales price without having to sell their current home. Many buyers who are moving from one home to another home want their home purchase to be contigent on selling their current home. Fortunately, my buyers made their offer more attractive by not having a home sale contingency.
This would be a great home both for a first time home buyer, who has the resources to get in the price range and a perfect home for a move up buyers. Featuers inside the home include 3 main level living spaces; a main level laundry area; 4 bedrooms upstairs and a large basement with a rough in for a bathroom. Outside is a large level back yard and a storage shed. There is plenty of parking with this long two car wide driveway plus carport. My buyers should be blessed with many memories at 11718 Kemp Mill Road.
When it comes time for you, a friend or family member to move, please call. I am here to represent your interests and get you the best value possible, for buying and selling in MD and Washington, DC.
Even if you aren't thinking of moving but have a real estate question, please contact me. I would love to speak with you and always have time for your referrals. The best way to reach me is by
cell: (301)943-4370 or by email: adambashein@mris.com
Life is good!
Adam Bashein
Licensed in MD & DC
Cell: (301)943-4370
office: (301)469 -4700 - ask for adam
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Buy while the asking price for rental properties is going down!
Call: (301)943-4370
Email: adambashein@mris.com
Agents have been noticing more price reductions lately in rental properties. It could be that the properties are overpriced; it could be a property condition issue; it could be that it isn't prime rental season though people move all the time for a variety of reasons and it could have something to do with the low interest rates. Have you seen the rates lately, over the last couple of years compared with the early to mid 2000's?! Some investors are worried that would-be renters are tempted and/or able to buy homes with the great interest rates.
Have you ever noticed that the higher interest rates are, the higher the asking prices tend to be for rentals?
While there are situations when one cannot buy, shouldn't you get ahead of the game and buy now with low rates?
If you don't, you could be somebody who keeps investors happy because when rates hit a certain point, the monthly payments might not be where you are comfortable and/or able to make a purchase. The only good renter is mine :-).
If you or someone you know is thinking about relocating, whether it is buying or selling, he/she wants to talk about the market and/or has a real estate question, contact me today. I always have time for and really appreciate support, interest and referrals.
Life is good!
Adam Bashein
Licensed in MD & DC
adambashein@mris.com
Cell: (301)943-4370
Office: (301)469-4700 - ask for Adam
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Another Silver Spring, MD Sale by Adam Bashein - 628 Kenbrook Drive in Kemp Mill.
Call: (301)943-4370
It was my pleasure helping my buyers secure this beautiful split foyer in Kemp Mill, a subdivision in Silver Spring, MD. This is one of the larger split foyer models in the neighborhood with both a main level dining room and living room (which also makes a good main level recreation space). In addition, this home features a large walkout basement.
This home is in a fantastic location, very close to the local Kemp Mill Shopping Center as well as other nearby supermarkets and malls. As far as recreation, there are parks nearby. This also makes for a great commuter home, being near a local public bus stop, a few minutes away from the Wheaton Red Line Metro Stop and close to Route 495 - easy to commute within MD, to Washington, DC and Virginia.
The buyers had specific wants and needs, and I was fortunately able to negotiate a good deal for them. The home was on the market for just over 2 weeks and had a pretty active open house.
Whenever you are thinking of moving or know of someone who is thinking of moving, I would love to meet, discuss wants and needs and take them through a smooth buying/selling process. It would be my pleasure to hear from you any time you or your family, friends have a real estate question or you want to know about the market activity in your neighborhood, other areas.
Call me: (301)943-4370 or Email me: adambashein@mris.com
Thank you!
Adam Bashein
Licensed in MD & DC
Cell: (301)943-4370
Office: (301)469-4700 - ask for Adam
Email: adambashein@mris.com
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed
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