Saturday, October 23, 2010

Samer Kuraishi helps you in Pricing Your Property at A-K Real Estate

Proper pricing results in:

    * Higher net proceeds
    * Sale in shorter period of time with a minimum amount of inconvenience
    * Increase exposure to more prospects
    * Generates interest from buyer’s agents
    * Maximizes marketing results
    * Encourages multiple offers


Samer Kuraishi says, your A-K Real Estate Agent is your Partner in Pricing:

    * A-K Real Estate Agents brings the market…the market brings the sales price.
    * The agent will show you the range of prices homes are selling for in your area.
    * The market determines value…you and the agent will determine the listing price.

Samer Kuraishi at A-K Real Estate helps you in Negotiating the Purchase

When you have selected the house you want to buy, your next step is to submit a signed purchase agreement or offer. Samer Kuraishi as your A-K Real Estate sales associate will take you through a step-by-step process in order to prepare your real estate offer:

You know the seller's asking price, but you need to decide how much you will offer.
Decide how much earnest money to offer. The listing company usually holds your earnest money until the sale is closed or the contract is broker. When the sale is closed, it is applied to the down payment or closing costs. But, if you fail to buy the house after the seller has accepted your offer, the seller has the right to keep this earnest money.
Specify your desired closing date and possession date. Allow yourself enough time to obtain financing.
Determine which items you may want to negotiate in the price you are offering. Items the seller may not necessarily be leaving behind may include any of the following: appliances, light fixtures, chandeliers, gas logs, fireplace tools, window coverings and swing sets.

Samer Kuraishi or any of your A-K Real Estate sales associate will present the offer to the seller's agent. The seller will accept, reject, or counter your offer with changes in the terms. If the seller submits a counteroffer, you may sign it as acceptance of the agreement, make another counteroffer, or withdraw your offer.
When both the seller and buyer agree to the terms and sign the document, it becomes a valid contract.


In the Negotiation Process, A-K Real Estate Is Your Advocate

Our advanced negotiating skills will help you obtain the best possible price and terms!
    * Samer Kuraishi will help you negotiate every contract detail
    * Samer Kuraishi will help you negotiate all of the pre-settlement details such as home inspection, mortgage, title, and hazard insurance
    * Samer Kuraishi will protect your interests with a comprehensive purchase contract and the appropriate addenda


Our ultimate goal is to provide a stress-free, world-class home purchase experience!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Samer Kuraishi at A-K Real Estate: Offers, Contracts and Closing!

At A-K Real Estate, Samer Kuraishi will assist you with offers, contracts and will follow through with by your side throughout the closing process. The buyer makes an offer by submitting a written and signed offer to purchase. This document becomes the sales contract when signed by all parties involved. The selling agent customarily notifies the listing associate of the offer, and the listing associate will then arrange an appointment with the seller to present the offer.
According to Samer Kuraishi, at this point, the seller has three options:

1. Accept the offer as written.
2. Reject the offer if it is totally unacceptable.
3. Counteroffer, changing any unacceptable conditions. (When the counteroffer goes back to the buyer, the buyer has the option of withdrawing, accepting, or countering the counteroffer.)

When both buyer and seller agree to all terms (including changes made in any counteroffer), and indicate agreement by their signatures, the contract becomes "firm." With signatures and notification to all parties, a sales contract now exists.

Closing Details
Several professionals may come into the home-selling process after the offer is accepted, including a housing inspector (if hired by the buyer), a termite inspector, and an appraiser.

If the buyer is financing the purchase of your home, the process will typically take 30 to 60 days. On the chance that a buyer's financing will not be given final approval, you should keep the house in good "showing" condition.

As part of the contract process, you must prove to the buyer that you have a clear title on the house –– that you own the property, and that there are no legal claims against it. The attorney representing the buyer and/or financial institution will do a title search and issue an opinion that the title is clear.

Samer Kuraishi, your A-K Real Estate sales associate or attorney can help you gather the paperwork that the contract requires.

Some of the details you will need to handle include:

Notifying your lender that you will be paying off the mortgage and asking for a statement of what you owe. Your outstanding balance will be subtracted from the amount you receive from the seller.
Having any fix-up work completed according to the contract, so that final inspections may take place.
Gathering all warranties and instruction books for your home's appliances or major systems to give to the buyer.
Once you have a closing date established, notifying the utility, telephone, water and other services to advise them on your final billing date.

A walk-through inspection prior to the closing allows the buyer to determine if conditions of the contract are satisfied. It is up to the buyer to perform the inspection, and if they should be accompanied by the selling and/or listing agent. The seller may or may not be present, but should make sure that utilities are on so that equipment can be operated.
At the settlement (closing), the home seller should bring all warranties on equipment (or leave them in an obvious place in the house) and instructions on equipment maintenance or operation. Be sure to bring all keys and electric door openers.
The closing attorney will explain the settlement sheets to you. These outline the closing costs to you.
Typical costs for the seller include:

State deed transfer tax
Mortgage balance pay-off
Interest on the mortgage up to the date the mortgage is paid off
The real estate commission
Pro-rated taxes and homeowner's association dues, if applicable
Homeowner's warranty

If property or homeowner's insurance has been in escrow with your lender, you will receive any money that is accumulated in that escrow account for bills not yet due. Funds will be disbursed at or after settlement.
The seller, the buyer, and the agents receive a copy of the settlement sheets.
Congratulations! Sold and settled!

A-K Real Estate: Samer Kuraishi helps you Finding the Right Home

The search for your dream home begins in your present home. Samer Kuraishi says by asking yourself key questions about what you like, you'll save time in the house-hunting process.
What styles of home do you like –– two story, ranch, split-level, something else?
What size of home do you need –– number of bedrooms, baths?
What are your priorities in home features –– garage, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, first-floor family room, formal dining room or other features?
What natural features outside the home are most significant to you –– woods, hills, streams, lakes, others

Samer Kuraishi at A-K Real Estate has designed a variety of marketing programs that assist you in finding your dream home. Coupled with the tremendous amount of knowledge about the home-buying process, A-K Real Estate and its associates will save you valuable time, thereby making the home-buying experience as pleasant and hassle-free as possible.

Home Selection
At A-K Real Estate, Samer Kuraishi, will provide you with a complete Property and Pricing Analysis, which will include sold, expired and active listings; tax records; and seller equity, if available.
We will disclose to you any known seller urgency.
We will provide you with community information.
We will help identify possible property pitfalls, which may require additional evaluation, such as lead-based paint, underground storage tanks, asbestos, contaminated well, radon, and septic problems, etc.
We will help you sort through the pros and cons of every property until you have selected your new home!

Communication Plan
Together Samer Kuraishi will determine the frequency and best methods of communicating with you –– by telephone, fax, and e-mail or in person.

We are linked to the entire market, including the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and the Internet, and will provide you with up-to-date information on every available property.

As a professional, Samer Kuraishi or your A-K Real Estate sales associate knows all of the right questions to ask and, as your advocate, will pass that beneficial information along to you.

Samer Kuraishi at A-K real Estate, will respond to all of your inquiries in a timely manner and listen to your comments.

Current Market Conditions Analysis
We will analyze inventory supply, whether it is a buyer’s or seller’s market and how many days the inventory has been on the market.

We will analyze the current market as it relates to contract negotiation: Have there been multiple contracts on recent sales; what percent of recent contracts are full price; will a pre-approval help our negotiating position, and how can we get our contract accepted.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Working with Samer Kuraishi - an A-K Real Estate Agent

A good Real Estate Agent can show you more suitable properties, offer valuable advice, and coach you through the entire home buying process.

Do I Really Need To Use A Real Estate Agent?

You can do your home search by yourself, but why should you? With an experienced A-K Real Estate sales associate like Samer Kuraishi, at your side, finding the perfect home is easier, faster and a lot more fun and you'll save time.

Yet many buyers still spend endless hours pouring through classified ads, driving all over town, and viewing dozens of unsuitable properties –– simply because they haven't connected with a Realtor.

Some people think that if they have several agents looking for homes on their behalf, they'll find a house more quickly. Like most relationships, the buyer-agent relationship thrives on communication, loyalty and trust. By working exclusively with one agent, you'll improve both the process and the results.

How Samer Kuraishi, an A-K Real Estate Agent is right for you?

Chemistry is important. So are credentials. Above all, you'll want an real estate agent who has the resources of a leading real estate firm behind them, a firm such as A-K Real Estate.

Some helpful hints on finding and working with a right real estate agent

  • Trust your intuition.
  • Share with your sales associate as much as possible about your lifestyle, tastes, needs and dreams for your home.
  • Focus your search on a few geographic areas.

Plus ask them some of the following questions:

How well do you know the area(s) that interest me?
An agent who knows the area or neighborhood you are interested in is extremely beneficial to you.

How many other buyers and sellers do you currently represent?
You want an agent who will give you personalized attention, answer your calls quickly and communicate with you often. Keep in mind, though, many busy, experienced agents are the most efficient.

Will you handle all aspects of my transaction or will you delegate some tasks to a sales associate or administrative assistant?
If you choose to work with a busy agent, a knowledgeable assistant can be very helpful when you have questions or need immediate attention.