1005 North Belgrade Road! Another home sale in Kemp Mill, subdivision in Silver Spring, MD...tied to the appraisal of another home

I was honored and delighted to help a client recently complete the purchase of this 4 bedroom and office plus 2.5 bath rambler style home at 1005 North Belgrade Road in Kemp Mill Estates, a subdivision in Silver Spring, MD.  My client was referred to me.

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 Most home sales have an interesting wrinkle and this one was no different.  In order for my client to complete the purchase of this home, there had to be what is known as a cash out refinance on another home.  Another home went through a refinance and had to appraise at a certain value in order for the buyer to have sufficient funding to buy this new home.  There was a challenge with the original appraisal of that home and I offered to meet another appraiser at the home to use my real estate expertise to show the appraiser where I came up with the value, hoping that the appraiser would agree with me.  I am a Silver Spring and Kemp Mill real estate expert so I was very confident in offering my assistance on meeting the appraiser in relation to the refinance cash out. Without this appraisal I wouldn't have been able to sell my client the new home.  In summary, in order to move, my buyer needed 2 homes to appraise.

Fortunately the appraiser agreed with me on the value of the home being refinanced and my buyer's new home also appraised fine, so my buyer was able to complete the purchase.  

Buying and selling a home is a complex process, often containing unique circumstances and/or criteria in order for the transactions to be successful. That is why it is so vital for home buyers and sellers to recognize the expertise and value of realtors and why I pride myself on being full service.  When you are looking to move, you need to look at the value as well as the cost of realtors and understand how he or she is going to help you through one of the biggest purchases/sales of your life.

Any time you hear of anyone, whether it is family, friends or colleagues say that they are thinking of  buying or selling a home, think of me and tell them I will give a free and confidential consultation.

Even if they aren't in the market to move but have real estate questions, have them contact me at (301)943-4370 or adambashein@gmail.com.  And, if they are out of town, I know agents around the globe and refer clients to them.   I am here to help ensure a smooth move and always have time for your referrals.

Life is good!

Adam

adambashein@gmail.com

www,basheinhomes.info

Direct/Cell:  (301)943-4370

Office:  (301)921-4500 - ask for Adam

Licensed in MD & DC

RE/MAX Realty Group

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Should you worry if a seller says he/she will only accept your offer if you agree not to cancel the contract based on the home inspection?

http://realtytimes.com/consumeradvice/sellersadvice/item/1005578-20170928-dont-fight-the-home-inspection

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Every jurisdiction and situation is unique when it comes to home inspection contingencies in a sales contract. 

Here's one way to see it, home sellers. Buyers with general inspections/as is and also opting to walk away if unhappy with the inspection is intended to make offers more attractive, that sellers don't have to further budget for requests/repairs as a result of the inspection. Some buyers are ok saying as is and no backing out. A number of buyers want the option to back out just in case something big,unexpected and overwhelming comes up at the inspection.

I have seen some sellers (via their realtors) counter offers saying that buyers cannot void a contract based on a home inspection and must negotiate.  It is a way for sellers to make it harder for buyers to get out of contracts, telling the buyers that they may try to negotiate inspection items of concern with their sellers but they cannot just cancel the contract because they are unhappy with the report.
This is a strong negotiating move for sellers and it  could possibly turn off buyers, make them think twice about agreeing to a contract with sellers if they like but aren't in love with the house. Buyers who really love a house, are confident and experienced in making home repairs, improvements may more comfortable accepting a contract when they cannot back out on the home inspection contingency...particularly if they feel they are getting the home at a good price.  It can be a good move by a home seller when he or she has multiple offers on a home, trying to make 1 offer a lot more favorable to the sellers than the others, if the other offers are pretty similar.  If you are a buyer and don't think you are in a bidding war with other buyers on the house, I would not agree to this unless you are getting a real sweetheart of a deal on the home, no matter how confident and experienced you are in home repairs and improvements.

Whenever a family member, friend or colleague mentions to you that he or she is thinking of moving. please make sure to have them contact me for a free and confidential no hassle consultation.  I will take great care in representing their interests and making it a smooth move.  Even if they aren't looking to move but have a real estate question, I would love to speak with them.  I always have time for and greatly appreciate referrals.

Life is good!

Adam
adambashein@gmail.com
www.basheinhomes.info
Cell/Direct:  (301)943-4370
Office:  (301)921-4500 - ask for Adam
Licensed in MD & DC
RE/MAX Realty Group
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Home sellers: Is your home's property condition ready for home buyers?

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As I was touring homes earlier today with a client, one home stood out to me for the wrong reason.

With the home's layout, the master bathroom (on suite to the master bedroom) is parallel to the hall bath. Neither the master bathroom nor the hall bath has a vent. In the old days legally you didn't need to for bathrooms that have windows (master does, hall bath does not).  So the owner of this home cut out a square in the hall bath parallel to the window of the master bath for cross ventilation.  

That is weird and I would love to see what an inspector would write up in the report about the hall bath. Invest a little money in both baths so they are in solid condition for yourselves and when you sell. This kind of look is a red flag to realtors and buyers.  Fully prepare your homes to function well and correctly while you live there as well as when you are ready to sell.

Whenever your family, friends or colleagues are thinking of selling, tell them to invite me offer to walk through the house and I will give them a free consultation, advice on items they really should address when getting ready to sell.  And, if they are looking to buy, I would love to work with them.  In order to best serve my buyers, I ask seller's realtors questions about when something looks unusual to me, so I can understand their logic, if it makes sense.

Most importantly, since I am not and don't pretend to be a professional home inspector, I know some outstanding home inspectors who I would recommend to you, whether to do a pre-market inspection or to get an inspection on your home purchase.

Thank you and I always have time for your referrals.

Life is good!

Adam

adambashein@gmail.com

www.basheinhomes.info

Direct/Cell:  (301)943-4370

Office:  (301)921-4500 - ask for Adam

Licensed in MD & DC

RE/MAX Realty Group

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Post move in picture emailed to me by clients!

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Made my weekend. After the sales process and into their new home, I remain close with clients and these gems  sent me a picture of flowers they put in by their home.

Relationship selling. So special. I want people to love their homes and show me the love they are putting into their homes.

Refer your friends, family and colleagues to a good realtor who cares.  Even if they aren't in the market to buy or sell but have a real estate question, I'd love to hear from them.

Life is good!

Adam

adambashein@gmail.com

www.basheinhomes.info

Direct/Cell:  (301)943-4370

Office:  (301)921-4500 - ask for Adam

Licensed in MD & DC

RE/MAX Realty Group

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Just sold in Kemp Mill, a subdivision Silver Spring, MD.! 623 Kenbrook Drive!

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I just sold this lovely and spacious split foyer in Kemp Mill, a subdivision within Silver Spring, MD.  It was an incredibly smooth and pleasant process for both the sellers and the buyers.  In fact, they hugged each other after settlement!

If you know anyone looking for a smooth move, whether it is in Silver Spring or another part of Maryland or Washington, DC, put them in contact with me and I will take great care of them, whether they are buying or selling.  Even if someone you know isn't looking to move but has real estate questions, I would love to connect with them.  I always have time for and appreciate your referrals.

Life is good!

Adam

adambashein@gmail.com

www.basheinhomes.info

Direct/Cell:  (301)943-4370

Office:  (301)921-4500 - ask for Adam

Licensed in MD & DC

RE/MAX Realty Group

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Another Testimonial!

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Buyer A.C:  "My husband and I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Adam as our realtor. From the get-go, Adam navigated us through the home buying process in a calm, relaxing, and clear manner. We are first-time home buyers, and the process seemed overwhelming, confusing, and downright scary. But Adam sat down with us and explained everything in such a clear and understanding way that it alleviated all of our fears. He is compassionate and friendly. He has been such a pleasure to work with. Throughout the whole process, any question or concern we had, Adam made himself readily available to answer. And thanks to Adam's immense help, we found our forever home! He made the process so smooth and, dare I say, easy. We could not have asked for a better realtor and will telling anyone who asks that if/when they need a realtor, Adam is the right man for the job."

If you know of anyone thinking of buying in the Maryland or Washington, DC, I am here to help through a smooth buying experience.  Even if they aren't in the market to buy and have some real estate questions,  I would love to talk with them.  I greatly appreciate and always have time for your referrals.

Life is good!

Adam
adambashein@gmail.com
www.basheinhomes.info
Direct/Cell:  (301)943-4370
Office:  (301)921-4500 - ask for Adam
Licensed in MD & DC
RE/MAX Realty Group
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Sold and settled! An investment property in Beltsville, MD!

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I just sold a 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo at 11356 Cherry Hill Road, Unit 1W101, Beltsville, MD 20705 to an investor.  You may often drive past this area and see a sign that reads "Maryland Farms Condominiums" - that's the community where the condo is located.  It is a great location. close to the beltway, close to route 29, close to University of Maryland and near shopping.  The community has many amenities.  Just as exciting for me is that my client was able to secure a renter for literally right after settlement, which investors shouldn't bank on always happening.

It takes skill, marketing and a little luck in being able to literally have a renter lined up for an investment property almost literally after the home purchase is completed or literally right after a renter moves out, for that matter.  There is often a time lag, whether it is for fixing up, cleaning up and/or just finding a tenant.  I am so pleased for my client.

The Maryland and Washington, DC areas are pretty transient, with people moving to the area specifically for jobs.  Some people who are coming here for jobs have a defined time period that they plan on living in the area and so they decide to rent instead of purchase homes.  There are also people who live in the area and prefer renting to having the obligations and responsibilities of home ownership.  Finally there are people looking to rent because they are unable to secure a mortgage. So if you have ever thought about purchasing an investment property but were nervous about the lack of potential renters, there are many prospects out there.

The next time you hear of someone looking to buy a home, whether it is to live in  to have an investment property, have him or her contact me for a free, no hassle and no obligation consultation.  I always appreciate and have time for your referrals.

Life is good!

Adam

adambashein@gmail.com

www.basheinhomes.info

Direct/Cell:  (301)943-4370

Office:  (301)921-4500 - ask for Adam

Licensed in MD & DC

RE/MAX Realty Group

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