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If you were on social media on the evening of September 3rd, you probably saw a lot of “did you feel that?” posts. They were in reference to the 5.6-magnitude earthquake that rattled at least seven states including Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas, Nebraska, and...
Easy Home Lighting Ideas Whether you’re looking to stage your home to sell, or just want to freshen things up, new lighting fixtures can go a long way toward changing the ambiance of your home without breaking the bank. Here are just 7 of our favorite...
If you’re looking at a home for sale in St. Louis (or anywhere, for that matter), you may have noticed in some listings the seller is offering a home warranty with the sale. Or maybe your agent has suggested that you ask for one in...
You’re thinking about buying your first home. Some of your friends are on or have completed this journey, and you want to join them, but you’re a little hesitant. It’s complicated, right? Explore our insider knowledge and experience in real estate to find your dream...
We asked the experts (our agents) the age old question should you buy or should you rent? Read their responses below to help educate you on your housing options. Selling your home? Looking for a new home? Contact one of our agents to assist with all...
When you sell your house, the buyer will do a last “walk-through” with their agent — usually a day or two before closing. The walk-through is a big deal for the buyer because it’s their first opportunity to see the house without any of the...
Choosing the right real estate agent is a big decision. A professional agent will guide you through selling a home from start to finish — helping with home valuation, staging, negotiation, and, of course, all the corresponding paperwork. You want the winning combination of experience,...
Selling a home is complicated. And just like anything complicated, residential real estate has its distinctive lingo. Get the inside scoop on 7 of the most important real estate terms you should know from Hermann London, St. Louis’ most experienced and trusted real estate agency. 7...
More than 90% of home sellers use a listing agent, and there’s a simple reason: selling a house is hard and complicated work. In the right market at the right price, a house can sell within a few days of listing. Under more challenging conditions,...
A First-Time Home Buyer’s Real Experience: What to Expect Step by Step In this episode, Adam Kruse interviews Erica, a podcast listener who used Hermann London to buy her first home, about what each step of the process actually felt like — and what Adam could...
Security Deposits, Mold Inspections, and Going From Cop to Full-Time House Flipper In this episode, Adam Kruse answers landlord and tenant questions about security deposits and mold, then talks with Realtor Jeff Merkel of TMF Homes about his transition from police officer to full-time flipper and...
Interested in buying a home, but worried about funds for down payment? Or afraid of moving in and having to come up with significant cash for repairs in coming years? Are you looking for a deal? A foreclosure that you can fix up and make...
Above Building Standard Services and finishes provided by a landlord that exceed those provided under the base rent. The tenant reimburses above standard services to the landlord. Absolute Net Tenant pays base rent and all building expenses. Access Flooring A system of floor panels supported above a building's structural...
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The Final Walkthrough Plan ahead by calling all of your utility companies or use a company like http://www.allconnect.com/ to get everything transferred into your name. The title company will take care of the sewer company for you. If you ask, we can find out from the selling...
After the inspection contingency is resolved, we will call the title company and tell them to start their title work, and also get the survey ordered. By this time, you will have signed a "title and survey work order form" which authorizes the title company...
In most cases for your offer we use the Residential Sales Contract, or the Special Sales Contract. On your offer we will designate how much earnest money you will be offering. Once we have an accepted contract we need to get this money to the party...
Mortgage options can be very complex, complicated, and confusing. In addition, they are forever changing and in flux. Nothing about mortgages is set in stone before signing the loan agreement. Almost daily the, down payment options, interest rates, and payment plans are subject to change. Our...
One of the most successful negotiators, Donald Trump, has written a book discussing negotiating contracts call “The Art of the Deal.” That’s just a starting point for you to consider if you want to equip yourself with insights about negotiations. Ideally with any important decision you...