Can you negotiate an as-is purchase?

• <div><p>You may be able to negotiate an as-is purchase, but many sellers who list their homes as-is aren’t willing to lower their asking price since they’ve already accounted for the price of repairs. Homes are often listed as-is for a quick sale, so there’s a chance a seller may negotiate in order to make the sale—it never hurts to ask. </p></div>

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Q: What can go wrong when buying a house?

• <div><p>From the underwriter to the home inspector, the team working to help you buy a house is there to make sure it is a sound financial decision and that the house is worth what you're paying for it. </p><p>A sale can fall through when a mortgage lender discovers the cost of the home plus closing costs is too high for your current financial status. Another potential issue is that an inspector or appraiser can find issues with the home that halt the sale if the offer is far higher than what it's worth.</p><p> </p></div>

Q: Do granite countertops add value to your home?

• <div><p>Granite countertops typically add value to your home, especially if upgrading from a less durable material or one that requires more maintenance, like concrete, wood, or laminate. Granite strikes an excellent balance between longevity and affordability, so most home buyers will see immense value in granite countertops. Plus, upgrading countertops to granite is likely to have a more significant impact on your home value than many other home improvement projects, as many buyers use the kitchens and bathrooms to judge the overall quality of the home. </p></div>

Q: Can a seller back out if an appraisal is higher than an offer?

• <div><p>If the sales agreement has a clause that allows the seller to renegotiate based on the appraised value, then they might be able to back out if the appraisal comes in higher than your offer price. If the agreement doesn&rsquo;t have that language, then the seller has no legal recourse to back out. They could hold a higher offer as a backup and move onto that one if yours falls through for any reason, but once the agreement is signed, the seller is locked into that purchase price unless there&rsquo;s a clause stating they can renegotiate.</p></div>

Q: Is it worth it to repipe a house?

• <div><p>If your pipes are deteriorating and leading to frequent repairs or ongoing leaks, it's worth it to repipe your house. Faulty pipes can lead to costly problems, like leaks, water damage, and mold growth. Investing in new piping can buy you anywhere from 50 to 100 years or more of stellar plumbing while saving you from repairs and expensive water bills, so it's a worthy endeavor. Not to mention, new plumbing can increase the overall value of your home.</p></div>

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The quote was about the same as another company, but the other company would charge extra for each piece of plywood that needed to be replaced and other things. It was nice to know what we would pay. The price quoted is what we paid. There were windows in one room that needed to be replaced....
Elite Windows & Siding, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
They were always on time and error free. Good workers always real safe.
Anderson Masonry
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Reviewed in October 2020
We had a very negative experience with Matt Fratzel, and his one and only plumber, Kurt, that he sent to do some of the work. Matt told us his employee was "slow, but good". One problem we had was that not only was he slow, he also did not repair things correctly the first time. We had multiple...
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Reviewed in June 2020
Highly recommend to get Josh to determine the actual source of water to truly resolve the matter for real - great savings overall - thank you!!!! Will hire again
Osborn Concrete And Trees
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Reviewed in February 2018
Chris was AWESOME. Did a thourogh inspection inside and out. We'll use him again and encourage my agents to do the same.
Diamond Heritage Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2016
The sale was fantastic! Brown Button does an incredible job marketing their sales. Sale items are staged beautifully in the home and pictures posted on the website draw you in. Now I am hooked on their site! Our share of the sale was more than we expected. Do not hesitate to contact Brown Button...
Brown Button Estate Sale Services
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Reviewed in August 2014
I contacted James @ Faith Roofing in mid May to replace the roof of our house in Wamego, KS. We'd filed a claim with insurance for weather related damage and it had come back with only a small portion of the roof being covered for repairs. We wanted a second opinion from a qualified roofer so...
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Reviewed in June 2014
I am inpressed with State Farm and thier rates are better than where I was insured before. Not to mention I really like that when I had a claim, I spoke with my agent, not some guy in another state or counrty about my car.
REA D LAFLIN INSURANCE
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Reviewed in March 2011
When we hired Dustin to paint the exterior of the house I was impressed with his knowledge and honesty. We also added ceiling repairs from water damage and repairs to our skylight area. He painted the kitchen and repaired an area in the drywall of a bedroom and it. We needed a shutoff valve...
Lomonte Homes Painting & Remodeling
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Reviewed in October 2009
This was very short notice and I was very pleased that Patrick was able to come almost at once. We had a real mess, as the septic had backed up into the basement shower stall and all over the bathroom floor and carpet on the other side of the bathroom door. He arrived within an hour and...
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