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TIPS OF THE WEEK PEST CONTROL

REAL ESTATE

TIP OF THE WEEK

DETER RABBITS

BUYING IN A SELLER’S MARKET

PLANT IN YOUR ZONE

If you’re looking to buy a home, you’re aware it’s a seller’s market, but don’t worry! You can still get your slice of the American dream at a price you can afford. Here’s how:

To bring your garden to new levels, Gilmour recommends planting flowers based on your zone. Not all flowers succeed in the same weather conditions, which makes planting based on what grows best in your geographical area crucial. Use a planting map to learn more about what to plant based on your zone.

Follow these tips from Bobbex: • Build a fence about 3 feet tall and bury it underground to prevent rabbits from burrowing under it.

• Use natural, environmentally friendly repellent to protect ornamental plantings.

• Remove brush and other debris that could provide rabbits easy shelter and spray a repellent in those areas.

Get pre-approved. It’ll show the seller you mean business.

Use technology. House hunt online first.

Don’t wait to request a showing. The minute you see a house you love, ask your Realtor to request a showing.

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Don’t wait to make an offer. No contingencies, no special requests and more than the asking price if you can afford it.

DEAR MONTY

Seller asks buyer to occupy early

RICHARD MONTGOMERY

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eader question: Ihave signed a contract with a seller. I had 10 days due diligence to have the home inspected. I did that, and the house looked like a good deal. Twenty-one days later, the closing attorney calls and says the home is in probate, and it will take a minimum 6-8 weeks to clear it up (maybe longer because there are

20-plus people involved) and we are less than a month from our closing date. So now I have a home inspection ($400) an FHA appraisal ($600) and my escrow ($650) tied into this home already. Now they are suggesting moving in early. What should I do?

and have correctly reduced the agreement to writing. If it was the right house before the issue appeared, this problem is a solvable one that will not change the home’s value.

Monty’s answer: It sounds like you want the house because it looks like a good deal. The seller suggesting you move in indicates that they too want to complete the transaction.

They also are likely not happy with the delay. Pre-closing occupancy in real estate transactions can work when both parties understand the pros and cons of the arrangement, have negotiated a fair understanding,

Both parties have the same fear — we may never get to a closing. Your concern is whether they can deliver clear title to the property; they are concerned about multiple events on your end that could kill the contract or cause you to seek to void it. To ally the concerns of both parties, answer this question upfront: What will happen if we move in and there is no closing?

What can go wrong?

Cost is the concern Do the math. Your current living arrangement may have moving cost repercussions. Are you leaving a lease early? Can you coordinate a satisfactory departure with your landlord? Be sure you know all the costs associated with moving out.

Richard Montgomery is a real estate industry veteran. Ask him questions at DearMonty.com.

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