mountain land & homes - february 2012

Featured Property for February

Volume 16 • Issue 161

FEBRUARY2012

Your Real Estate Guide For Northeast Tennessee and Western North Carolina

IMMACULATE CUSTOM BUILT HOUSEjust outside the city limits of Mountain City. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 garages, 2 heat pumps,

vaulted ceilings, granite counter tops, custom made cabinets, stainless steel appliances, cherry hardwood floors and paved drive. All this situated on one acre tract in a very quiet

neighborhood. MLS# 302566Asking $389,000.00

2230 South Shady StreetShouns Crossroads

P.O. Box 46Mountain City, TN 37683

423-727-9131 or 423-727-89421-800-320-9131

Fax: 423-727-7757Internet: http://www.barryrealestate.comE-mail:[email protected]

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— Mountain Land and Homes — February, 2012

realtor Index201 Westside DriveVilas, NC 28692800-566-3373828-297-1000

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Whitehead Realty & Auction

1970C West Elk Ave.Elizabethton, TN 37643423-543-4663

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3121 Bristol HighwayJohnson City, TN 37601800-972-2084423-282-2411

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Greg Cox Real Estate

2230 South Shady StreetMountain City, TN 37683800-320-9131423-727-9131

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BARRYReal Estate & Auction

100 West Main St.Mountain City, TN 37683423-727-8121423-768-2711

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4635 Hwy 421 SMountain City, TN 37683800-655-8230423-727-4524

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2230 South Shady StreetShouns Crossroads

P.O. Box 46 Mountain City, TN 37683423-727-9131 - 423-727-8942 or 1-800-320-9131

Fax - 423-727-7757Internet: http://www.barryrealestate.comE-mail: [email protected]

#282693 — Enjoy thE charm of thE Early 1900’s in this beautiful old home located on N. Church St. in Mtn. City next door to the Library and Heritage Hall. Walk any-where in town from here. Priced at only $195,000.00

#298588 — convEniEntly locatEd to town but not in city limits. Very good condition with full basement. 3BR/1BA, 1000+/- sq. ft. sitting on .50 acre. Would be a great starter home and would be easily maintained. $89,900.00

#307532 — formEr nEva school building, this property has many options to offer. Would be great for a small manufactur-ing operation, a church, or residence. 4.48 acres. asking price is $325,000.00 with some owner financing.

#314357 — 225 murPhy st. in mtn. city. A 1200 +/- sq. ft. bungelow that would make a nice rental or a residence. Most required repairs have already been made. The walls and ceiling need some attention and the kitchen needs new cabinets. Priced at $49,500.00

#258613---528 gEnE st. in butlEr. 1500+/- sq. ft. 2 story wood crafted home w/stone FP. Just a short walk to the Cherokee National Forest. It sits on 1+/- acre and asking price is $189,500.00 best part of all! a $10,000.00 bonus to the selling agent.

#314088 — 502 hickory dr in mtn. city. This ranch has 2224 sq. ft, 4BR/2BA. The finished basement offers extra bedroom/office and a family room. Has new metal roof, stainless appliances, H/W floors, 2 car attached garage. Sits in a good neighborhood. $189,000.00

#309221---a rEally nEat PlacE and close to everything. 3BR/2BA, 1356 square feet, built in 1996, has paved drive and sits on .4 acre. asking price is $119,000.00

#311432 — 414 grEEr branch rd. Renovated dou-blewide with full basement, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, covered front porch and sitting on 2 acres with stream. see this one soon, it’s priced to move quickly at $79,500.00

#302566 — immaculatE custom built housE just outside city limits of Mountain City. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 garages, 2 heat pumps, vaulted ceilings, granite counter tops, custom made cabi-nets, stainless steel appliances, cherry hardwood floors and paved drive. All this situated on one acre tract. asking $389,000.00

#287138 — 146 ParduE lanE. Comfortable little farmhouse out in the country with a great view from the covered front porch. Has good access and is convenient to town, school....etc. Sits on a large lot and is priced at $79,900.00

#314563 — 296 dogwood avE. in mtn. city. Brick and wood rancher 1500 +/- sq. ft, 3BR/2BA sitting on .47 ac lot. close in and convenient to everything and ready to move right into. $94,500.00

#315368—locatEd in butlEr with many fEaturEs. Offers an open floor plan, front and back porches and sunroom. Also has a nice detached garage or workshop. Very quiet neighborhood. 2 bedroom that could easily be converted into a 3 bedroom. Large kitchen and dining area. Also has nice pantry and laundry room. Priced to sell @ $99,500.00

#303883 — 1782 sludEr rd. in shady vallEy. A nice chalet sitting on 1.42 ac. Also has nice outbuilding that could be a guest house or workshop. this one has just been reduced to $99,500.00

#304280—219 woodEn bridgE lanE, a nice Cape Cod house with full covered front porch. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, unfinished sunroom, 2464 sq. ft sitting on nice level (1.47 ac) lot with rushing stream. asking price is $99,900.00 motivatEd sEllEr!

#309396---603 maPlE rd. Located on a dead-end road, very private and quite neighborhood. 3BR/1BA, 960 sq. ft. and sitting on 1.5 acres. Move-in ready. Priced at only $110,000.00

#315250—535 brown PlacE in mtn. city. This comfortable ranch sits on 1.03 ac. and is convenient to town and Ralph Stout Park. Has 3 BR/2BA and is handicap modified. Has large play area and garden spot.! asking $99,900.00

311185 - BUTLER, 2.9 Acre Lot in Twin Rivers! . $49,900.

REDUCED!!

WEST JEFFERSON,NC 4BR/3BA on 2.5 Acres, $152,900.

REDUCED!!

304961 - BLOWING ROCK, 160 ACRES, Development Opportunity.

REDUCED!!

201 Westside DriveVilas, North Carolina 28692

Telephone:

828-297-1000National:

800-566-3373Facsimile:

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GREAT DEALS ON FORECLOSURES!!

170080 - CRUMPLER, NC 3BR/2BA Double-Wide on 0.96 Acre, Mtn Views! $49,500

REDUCED!!

307772 - REDUCED! 3BR/1BA, Wrap-around deck, on 1.5 Ac. Convenient to Boone & Mountain City. Good first-time home-buyer opportunity.$94,500

314824 - 2006 BUILT 3BR/2+BA Modular home on 0.62 Acres, 1900SqFt with tons of room for expansion in upper unfinished level. $299,900

JaSON ELDRETh828-297-7103

[email protected]

167302 - SPLIT-LEVEL 3BR/1+BA with wrap-around deck, pasture views on 0.50 Acre, Storage Bldg, partially fenced. Broker Interest. $145,000


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TERESa aLDERSON828-964-0704

JaMES GOUGh828-964-5164

RITa STORIE828-297-2295

MIChaEL STEVENS829-964-6666

ShaNa LEWIS828-964-2992

haL JOhNSON423-306-2678

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DONNa aKERS828-964-1770

SUGAR GROVE, NC

314999 - MINI-FaRM, 2BR/2BA Home with attached 1BR/1BA apartment, Barn, Stables, 4.5 Acres. $399,900.

304972 - CLOSE TO aSU! 4BR/2BA recently updated, Storage, 1-Car Garage, on 0.87 Acre, Close to Appal/CART route. $249,000.

VILAS, NC

168084 - ChaRMING 2-STORy 3BR/3BA Home in Heritage Ridge, Master Suite on main level, Bonus Room, Office, 0.69 Acre, Views, $275,000.

BOONE, NC

170032 - COMMERCIaL, Great location near Boone’s Watauga Medical Center. 1538 SqFt, 4 Offices, work-room, kitchen, storage, parking lot, 0.48 acre. $700,000.

BOONE, NC

314329 - REDUCED! 2-Story 4BR/3+BA, deck & hot tub, on 4.6 Acres with pasture, Barn, outbuilding, & Garage, partially fenced. $239,900.

SUGAR GROVE, NC

169003 - 20+/- aCRES, 20+/- Acres of beautiful meadows & woodlands, Wards Branch Creek, drive-way, well, Easy access, River view. $284,900.

SUGAR GROVE, NC

308113 - REDUCED! LOG CaBIN, 3BR/3BA on 0.94 Acre, Long-range Views! Convenient to Boone, Bristol, & Mtn City. $249,900.

CRESTON, NC

ESTATE

LODGE-STYLE 4BR/3+BA Log Home, 3BR/1BA Guest House, 1BR/1BA Lake House, Storage Bldg, & Barn on 46 Acres, pasture, woodlands, lake & stream. Vilas NC

$1,998,000.

LAND

BLOWING ROCK 160 ACRES, minutes to downtown Blowing Rock. Call for details!

28 ACRES, Sugar Grove NC, Views, springs & pond.

$299,000

20+/- ACRES Sugar Grove NC, pasture,springs, stream, $284,900.

10+ ACRES, Creston NC, on Three Top Creek,

$119,900

8+ ACRES, Vilas NC, Adjoining acreage avail. $50,000

7+ ACRES, Vilas NC, Adjoining acreage avail. $50,000

5+ ACRES, Boone NC, Good Development Opportunity. $275,000

4+ ACRES, Vilas NC Mtn Views, Owner Financed,

$54,900

3.5 ACRES, Sugare Grove NC, Stream & views. $18,500.

2+ ACRES, Vilas NC, Lot in Beaver Dam Upper Reach

subdv, $93,000

RIDGECREST, 0.7 Acre lot, Boone $64,000

TWIN HOLLOWS, 2.15 Acre Lot, Sugar Grove, $58,000

TWIN RIVERS, 2.91 Acre Lot, Boone $49,900.

TRADE, TNBUTLER

BOONE, NC

343 Buck Mountain Rd, Roan Mtn MLS# 309616.

Beautiful Log Home, 10 +/- Acres, Seclusion! Apacious home has around 4000 square feet with an open floor plan, 4 BR, 3 1/2 BA, a

huge covered front porch, a spacious kitchen with top of the line appliances, a large open dining area and adjoining living room perfect

for entertaining. For Sale $369,500

Lot 8 Bluestone Drive, Butler MLS# 311722. LAKEFRONT IN

PRESTIGIOUS GATED COMMUNITY; Horseshoe Cove. Featuring lake views and

phenomenal views of the Cherokee National Forest. Private Gated Development; paved roads, underground utilities, High Speed

Internet, public water and boat Launch. Great Location only 20 minutes to shopping! For

Sale $239,900

919 North Sycamore Street, Eliz

MLS# 311606. RIVERFRONT! Charming one level living home overlooking Watauga River, level 1.38 acres, 3BR, 2 BA, DR, 2 car garage, large family room, hardwood flooring and ceramic tile and large utility room. Featuring

country living with city convenience and enjoy the peaceful sights, sounds and picturesque view of Watauga River! Owner/Agent For Sale $199,000

119 Watauga Valley Church Rd, Eliz, MLS# 308922.

Spacious, Private, Near Town! Nice 4 Bedroom on .91 acre lot, stone fireplaces, huge family room, separate laundry room, lots of extra storage space, large front and

back yard, ingound pool, on dead end street. MUST SALE! MAKE AN OFFER!

For Sale $214,500

115 Harbour View Rd, Butler

FOR LEASE! Enjoy Watauga Lake views with lake access and community boat ramp&dock. One of a kind home, over 3000 sq ft, 3-4BRs,

3 Baths, huge LR & Kit, oversized garage w/apartment; master on main w/loft living

area, covered front porch, outside stone fireplace w/covered deck. Great Location.

For Lease $2750

630 & 534 Carden Hollow Rd, Bristol MLS# TBD. Just minutes from the Bristol Motor Speedway, great investment, take a look at this very affordable historic log home and mobile home with 19.15 +/- acres. Both homes needs considerable work, but the price is right, less than $3000 per acre given no value to the homes.

For Sale $54,900

164 Alvin Dugger Rd, Butler

MLS# 310846. Nice unrestricted good laying tract of land, approximately 1.17 acres, with

multiple garden spots, a driveway, easy access just minutes from Watauga Lake and the

Cherokee National Forest. Abandon trailer has no title, given no value, and has no water

rights. For Sale $13,500

TBD Buck Mtn Rd, Roan Mtn MLS# 310795. Very private 24.43 +/- acres

tract of Land, perfect for development or mini farm. Some pasture with a nice stand of timber. Many improvements include spring

fed pond, cleared home sites, electrical service, high elevation, and pre-cut roads

throughout. For Sale $118,600

116 Laura Drive, Eliz MLS# 312007

Nice Brick Ranch Home in Private Country Location! Well maintain 3 bedrooms, 2 ½

bath with drive under garage, 2 real fireplaces, large den, private road, many upgrades; architectural shingle roof, heat

pump, rear deck, chain link fence, and double pane windows & doors. For Sale $121,800

Lot 4 Big Oak Drive, Butler

MLS# 310607. WALK TO WATERS EDGE AT WATAUGA LAKE! LOCATION, LOCATION!

Prime Lakefront Lot in Point 8 Pines and beautiful views of the Cherokee National

Forest. Gently Sloping to waterfront, Minimal ground prep, underground utilities and approved for 3BR. For Sale $224,000

1089 Old Railroad Grade Rd, Roan Mtn

MLS# 307292. Long Range Views, Creek, Pond, Creek

Frontage, Privacy, Workshop, Fenced Garden Spot, & More! 4 BR, 4 BA, a 2 Car garage, a

1 Car garage, 23+ Acres. Land partially cleared, beautiful timber, fenced in garden spot, large workshop. For Sale $359,000

106 & 114 Stout Hollow Rd, Hampton FOR LEASE! Very affordable rentals in the heart of Hampton! Take your pick or rent them both; two rental homes asking only $350 per month for each; both are 2

bedrooms & 1 bath. Both need some work; owner is in the process of fixing them up or

possible rent reduction for condition. For Lease $350

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Watauga Lake Front

Watauga Lake Front

Reduced! Super Nice! Will Consider Any Offer!

Large Tract - Beautiful Mtn Land!

Creek Front, Pond, Awesome!

River Front!

Reduced Nice Brick Home!

What a Deal! Make an Offer. Close to Bristol Motor Speedway Watauga Lake Living!

Very Affordable Rent!



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2306 NORRIS HOLLOW RD, BUTLER - A Magnificent Cabin at Lake Watauga, built in 2007 3BR 2.5BA comes completely Furnished, INVESTORS!! is used for vacations and brings $20,000 a year, you can go to http://www.home-away.com/vacation-rental/p184727 to get more info and a idea of some stuff that is in the home. Call Linda Whitehead 423-213-9611

$397,000

REDUCED!!

244 BIG OAK DRIVE, BUTLER - point 8 pines, watauga lake new construction! Great house. New, brick 4/br, 4/bas, great room w/fp, vaulted ceiling, beautiful kit w/built-in appliances, breakfast area, dining room, full basement, 3 car garage, lot of decking to enjoy your gorgeous view of watauga lake, close to the marina, also lake access w/ boat slip. Recent additions have been made: additional landscaping has been added including pond w/ waterfall that can be viewed from the beautiful back deck. The back deck has also been covered so you can enjoy the shade while you relax by the lake. A pond w/ waterfall has also been added to the front of the house as well. Come see this beautiful home!

$475,000

Approx. 2 acres approved for building site, located

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264 HEATON HILL RD, ROAN MOUNTAIN - Privacy on your own mountain ridges. With 3BR 2BA, Vaulted Ceilings, with a open floor plan and, all appliances conveniently located with county maintained road for access. 183.28 acres located one parcel from Roan Mountain State Park boundary and one parcel from US forest boundary. Streams, fresh water springs, abundant wildlife and long range views. 4000 sq. ft, hut for storage/garage. This property also joins a 60 acre tract currently on the market which makes a rare opportunity in Roan Mtn for this amount of acreage. Call Linda Whitehead 423-213-9611

$639,000

MAJOR REDUCTION!!

302 SHADy LANE, ROAN MOUNTAIN - A very nice home which has been well maintained for the past six years. This home features beautiful cherry hardwood on 2nd level and maple hardwood 1st level with ceramic tile in kitchen and bathrooms. Sit on the front porch and enjoy the mountain views of Roan Mountain. This property is within half mile of Roan Mountain State Park, close to snow sking resorts, Watauga Lake, and Bristol Motor Speedway, also abundance of wild life and trout streams. Wont last long call for appointment. Call Tom Whitehead 423-213-8722

$169,900

331 DRy HILL RD, BUTLER - Great Opportunity for your dream home or great investment for a subdivision. Most of the work is done all that is needed is some paving. Underground utilities are all in 16 lots/ Beautiful Watauga Lake and Mountain Views. Entrance is complete. Is a gated community. Has storage build-ing. Call Linda Whitehead 423-213-9611

$469,900

COLE HOLLOW ROAD, ELIZABETHTON - Beautiful 18.5 acres at the head of Stoney Creek, HWY 91. Property joins the US Forest Service near the top of the mountain. Privacy, breathtaking mountain views and wildlife abound in spacious Cole Hollow, mostly fenced and offers pasture, woodland, an old apple orchard and a natural spring. Call Linda Whitehead 423-213-9611

$229,0002480 SLABTOWN RD., MOUNTAIN CITy - PRIVATE RETREAT! — This large home has an open floor plan with so much space you have to see it. Main level includes Kitchen open to living room, Dining area, home office, 2 bedrooms (one with bath), 2nd bath and gorgeous stone fire place and more. Upstairs has a large room that could be a second master suite with attached study and walk in closet, private deck and enclosed porch. Many possibilities to expand and explore in this home and on this acreage. Adjacent to Cherokee National Forest, Forest service has easement. Home also has new roof in June 2010. CALL LINDA WHITEHEAD 423-213-9611

$199,900

REDUCED!!

375 STOUT HOLLOW, HAMPTON- A hunter and fisherman’s dream. This property consist of 15 acres of mostly wooded land that joins Federal Game Land and only 2 miles from Watauga Lake boat ramp. Come home after a day of hunting or fishing and warm yourself by the wood burning fireplace. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home has been remodeled with beautiful tile in bathrooms and new laminate flooring throughout. This is a dream come true for the man in your home. Property features a 30x40 metal work shop with concrete floors and a 10x40 shelter would be perfect for a mechanic or to store your RV. It has 2 additional storage buildings, a 16x20 two story building and a storage building for your lawn equipment. Rent this home and build another for yourself. There is a beautiful cleared building spot with gor-geous mountain views. There is so much potential with this property. Don’t let this one slip by! Tammie McCain 423-895-1676

$162,900

814 Deerfield, Hampton - THIS ONE HAS IT ALL, LOOK NO MORE!! Nice spacious open floor plan to include 5BR 2.5BA Kitchen has been remodeled with granite counter tops, stainless steel appli-ances and custom lighting. office or 2nd bedroom on main floor, 3 bedrooms upstairs or one could be large game room. LR w/ gas FP. Beautiful hardwood floors. Lg laundry room on main level. 2 car garage. Recently fenced back yard. Both, oversize front and back porches are covered. Good convenient location, quiet neighborhood near Watauga lake. Also, within 2 mins walk to some of the best trout fishing in the Doe River. CALL SHERREE HOLT 423-213-9635

$225,0002007 Deer Ridge

Court, ButlerBeautiful Watauga Lake Views from this wooded 5 acre, easy accessed tract in a upscale com-munity.

CALL LINDA WHITEHEAD 423-213-9611

225 Cove Creek, Roan Mountain - Perfect brick ranch perched on 1.50 acres with a rushing creek offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Nice open kitchen, dining and family room. Fireplace with gas logs in formal living room. Large mud room/pantry. Hardwood under carpet. All appli-ances stay. One car attached and one car detached with work shop. This is gorgeous home and will not last due to condition and location. One mile from State Park, tennis courts and in ground pool. Within 35 miles to Beech Mt, Ski Slopes. CALL SHERREE HOLT 423-213-9635

$164,90094 Highway 143, Roan Mountain - CUTE AS A BUTTON! Lovingly restored cottage situated on .84 of an acre with approx. 200 ft. on the Doe River! The river is stocked right in front of this home with rainbow trout. Also this property offers mountain views and overlooks the National Historic site of the Shelving Rock Encampment. Home features 2 to 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room with stone fireplace, formal dining and galley kitchen. Pine flooring in home has been beautifully refinished. New Berber carpeting in bedrooms. This home has been updated inside and out! New windows, heat pump, flooring, light fixtures, appliances, countertops, paint and more! New well has also been installed. Rocking chair front porch and screened porch for relaxing! This home is truly a DOLL HOUSE! Not a drive by, must see inside to appreciate! Just minutes from Roan Mountain State Park and area ski slopes. CALL TRISH GRAyBEAL 423-361-1766

$110,900Lot 28 Coves Edge Rd, Butler -

Watauga Lake rated as one of the cleanest lake in the USA. This Lot sits on almost an acre in gated community located on Watauga Lake.

CALL LINDA WHITEHEAD 423-213-9611

$99,500

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BRISTOLHidden Valley Road - Great Opportunity - Building site with plen-ty of privacy. Minutes from shopping, hospital, college, and the Bristol Motor Speedway. Public utilities. Great Neighborhood. Plat is available. - (2.7 acres.) MLS #217789 $35,000Weaver Pike - Investment Property - Prime location, road front-age, and great building sites with public utilities. Plat is available. - (21.2 acres.) MLS #217788 $174,900

HAMPTONClarktown Road - Located just north of Roan Mountain, Tenn. Off US 19-E are five beautiful restricted home sites ranging from 3/4 acre to 2.1 acres (one with driveway and home site cut in) along a scenic ridge top with paved road frontage and easy access. Sur-rounded by panoramic views of mountains, rock formations and beautiful foliage; these properties are within 15 minutes to shop-ping, lake, Appalachian Trail, golf, and Interstate 26, within 30 minutes or less to skiing, rhodendron gardens, state park, Bris-tol Motor Speedway and the Blue Ridge Parkway. - (21.2 acres.) MLS #256113, 256114, 256115, 256116, and 256117

SHADY VALLEYHighway 133 - Beautiful parcel with great views includes creek & pond. An investment, perfect to build on or have a mini farm with good pasture land - (14 acres.) MLS #294456 $107,900

GRAYGreat location with good visibility from Interstate 26. Land is cleared (with many possibilities.) (Subject to rezoning) Public sewer is on the adjacent property. - (4 acres.) MLS #248585 $329,900

GREENE COuNTYEarl Baxter Road — 14.18 Acres. Beautiful pasture land with several building sites, with views, just minutes to the interstate. Barn and spring. Great for horses. MLS #308445.

HIDDEN VALLEY RETREAT, BuTLER, TNWatauga Lake — Great scenic mountain views with a bonus of the lake for bating and fishing. Lots of privacy. Building site for home or just to enjoy the weekend in the mountains. Septic Plans, Boat Slips Available with a fee. MLS #305700A.

uNICOIGreat Location — High traffic volume. Nice views, building sites currently divided into 2 tracts. Zoned R2 (4.52 acres. Own-er/Agent. MLS #306018.


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Handling Offers and Contracts

Home Inspection and Home Appraisal Activities

Closing Preparations and Actions

54. Receive Offer(s) to Purchase

55. Evaluate Net Sheet

56. Counsel and Mediate Offer(s)

57. Deliver Seller's Disclosure

58. Obtain Pre-qualification Letter

59. Negotiate Offers on the Seller's Behalf

60. Mediate Counteroffers or Amendments

61. Fax Contract Copies

62. Deliver ‘Offer to Purchase’ Copies

63. Assist with Escrow Account

64. Distribute Under-Contract Showing Restrictions

65. Update MLS to “Sale Pending”

66. Review Credit Report

67. Deliver Unrecorded Property Information

68. Order Well Flow Test Reports (if applicable)

69. Order Termite Inspection (if applicable)

70. Order Mold Inspection (if applicable)

71. Confirm Deposit and Buyer's Employment

72. Follow Up with Loan Processing

73. Communicate with Lender

74. Confirm Approval of Loan

75. Remove Loan Contingency

76. Coordinate Buyer's Home Inspection

77. Review Home Inspector's Report

78. Interpret Loan Limits

79. Verify Home Inspection Clauses

80. Contractor Preparation

81. Confirm Repair Completion

82. Attend Appraiser Appointment

83. Provide Appraiser Information and Remove Contingency

84. Ensure Contract is Sealed

85. Coordinate Closing Process

86. Coordinate Closing Formal Procedure

87. Assist with Title Issues

88. Perform Final Walk-through

89. Verify Tax and Utility Preparations

90. Review and Distribute Final Closing Figures

91. Request Closing Document Copies

92. Confirm Receipt of Title Insurance Commitment

93. Make Homeowners Warranty Available

94. Review Closing Documents

95. Confirm and Assist with Final Deposit

96. Coordinate with Next Purchase

97. Ensure "No Surprises" Closing

98. Final MLS Update

99. Follow Up and Resolve Repairs

100. Documentation Follow Up

101. Hand the keys to the new owners

Remember to Thank your Real Estate Agent!

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Appreciating the Numerous Steps an Agent Takes for Homeowners

Don’t even THINK about not using an agent to help sell your home! With more real estate resources available on theInternet, it may seem as if buying and selling a home is an easy task. These 101 reasons will show you the extent ofknowledge, experience and hard work that an agent provides to help you through a real estate transaction.

Verified by top-performing HomeGain agents, and numerous REALTORS®, the 101 reasons listed here reflect actions,procedures and processes that a real estate agent may typically perform during a residential real estate transaction—and are all things that you could avoid doing yourself!

1. Research Current Properties

2. Research Sales Activity from MLS and public records databases

3. Provide Average Days on Market Assessment

4. Review Property Tax Roll

5. Prepare a Comparable Market Analysis (CMA)

6. Verify Ownership and Deed Type

7. Verify County Public Property Records

8. Perform Curb Appeal Assessment

9. Provide Public School Value

10. Provide a Listing Presentation

Typical Pre-Listing Activities

Selling the Property Activities18. Review Title Details

19. Order Plat Map

20. Create Showing Instructions

21. Obtain Mortgage Loan Information

22. Review Homeowner Association Fees and Bylaws

23. Submit Homeowner Warranty Application

24. Add Homeowner Warranty in MLS

25. Review Electricity Details

26. Arrange Inspections for City Sewer/Septic Tank Systems

27. Collect Natural Gas Information

28. Provide Security System Status

29. Determine Termite Bond Status

30. Analyze Lead-based Paint Status

11. Analyze Current Market Conditions

12. Present Credentials

13. Deliver CMA Results

14. Discuss Planning and Strategy

15. Explain Listing Contract, Disclosures & Addendum

16. Screen Calls from Buyers or Agents

17. Explain Homeowner Warranty

31. Distribute Disclosure Packages

32. Prepare Property Amenities

33. Detail Inclusions & Conveyances with Sale

34. Compile Repairs Needed List

35. Send Seller Vacancy Checklist

36. Install Lockbox

37. Make Copies of Leases for Rental Units (if applicable)

38. Verify Rents, Utilities, Water, and Deposits for Rentals

39. Inform Tenants of Listing for Rentals

40. Install Yard Sign

41. Perform Interior Assessment

42. Perform Exterior Assessment

43. Enter a Profile Sheet into the MLS Listing Database

44. Provide Copies of MLS Agreement

45. Take Additional Photos for MLS and Marketing

46. Create and Advertise Property Listing

47. Coordinate Showing Times

48. Create and Mail Flyers

Advertising and Marketing a Listing

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