Found 5 blog entries tagged as sellers.

Offering Seller Financing as a Seller Can Improve The Chances of a Sale

Seller Financing in Real Estate

Commonly, buyers who cannot or do not want to pay for a new home or condo with cash take out a mortgage through a bank or other financial institution. Banks and financial institutions have strict underwriting standards and borrower requirements.

The process can often time-consuming, costly and riddled with stress. While this is the typical way to finance a real estate purchase, it is not the only option available. One alternative that we see more of in a buyer's market is seller financing. 

What Is Seller Financing? 

When a seller finances the transaction, he or she becomes the lender. The promissory note, put together by the title company during escrow, is between…

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Wailea Palms 3201 | Client Success Stories

Wailea Palms 3201

Recently, something amazing happened that I've never seen in my real estate career, we were able to close a sale in 7 business days and with only 2 days on the market before accepting the full-price cash offer.  All in all, it was an 11-day escrow and 13 days on market. Not to mention it is now the highest-priced condo ever sold in Wailea Palms at $2.595M. The buyers had a very short timeline to close and move into a new property due to the expiration of their current lease and the sellers were willing to expedite the process to accommodate them. So, we committed to making this win-win situation happen. 

As realtors, we were challenged to create a drastically reduced timeline on the purchase contract…

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What Are The Costs of Selling My Home or Condo on Maui? 

Cost of Selling a Home Real Estate

Maui is a wonderful place to live or own a second home, but there may come a time when you are ready to sell your home. Perhaps you are moving away from the island or excited to upgrade or downsize to a new home or condo on Maui soon.  Finances play a major role in many people’s decisions to sell. 

While your attention may initially focus on determining a realistic home sale price, there are costs of selling a home that will require your attention. The seller usually pays closing costs like real estate agent commissions, title insurance, and any pre-sale repairs. There will also likely be withholdings for HARPTA and FIRPTA to pay any applicable capital gains taxes. Understanding the costs…

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The Definitive Maui Vacation Condo Buyers + Owners Guide

Buying a Vacation Condo on Maui

Owning a vacation rental on Maui is a dream of many and it's a dream come true for those that have already made the leap. In this article, I will discuss the aspects of purchasing these types of properties as well as cover some of the most desirable complexes and I will also address many aspects of ownership.

I will also provide a few things I've learned about how to get the most out of your vacation unit once you have it.  After all, a vacation condo is the most fun you'll ever have with an investment!

Reasons to Consider Purchasing a Vacation Rentable Property on Maui

You Love It!

You love Maui, you’ve been coming here for years, and have started to wonder what it would look…

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4 Steps To Sell Your Home Fast And Easy

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There will come a time where you will need to sell your home. You may decide to downsize, may need to move for work, or may want to get a larger home for a growing family. When selling, the process can be a lot to handle.

As a result, many sellers want to sell their homes as quickly as possible to get them done. Unfortunately, many homes will stay on the market for months at a time, which can be very difficult and annoying for the owners. But there are indeed some things you can do to help sell your home quickly and easily, and this article is going to take a look at them.

Prepare a Great Listing

Your listing is…

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