Upgrade to granite or quartz. \nPaint rooms to a neutral color.\nHire a house cleaner to do deep cleaning.

Depending on the price point of the home, you should concentrate in certain areas to get the most return on your investment. All homes fair better with a fresh, neutral coat of paint if the current paint is dated or worn. Focus on kitchens, flooring, master bathroom, and additional bathrooms, in that order. If it is a luxury home, also include outdoor kitchen/living space and landscaping to be competitive. Declutter and depersonalize the entire home. Most family homes will have enough \'extras\' to fill a storage unit. The better a home shows, the more appealing it will be.

I\'m looking to buy a new home. I\'ve found a community I like but upon reviewing BBB profile noted that builder has F rating with high number of complaints (some unresolved). \n\nhttp://www.bbb.org/houston/business-reviews/home-builders/long-lake-ltd-in-houston-tx-80531

Being a former small business owner, BBB is a service to consumers but also a business in itself. Business owners have the ability to buy a membership and promote themselves through BBB. However, seeing a complaint history of almost 50 complaints is extremely concerning. Unfortunately, builders do not have a \"Board\" they have to answer to. They do not have the ability to become licensed by the State of Texas as most professionals do. I would be very weary of any business, much less a builder that has this reputation. Reputation is all that a builder has. The best judge of an unknown builder is to see how active they are in their industry- for example, if they are a member of a builder\'s association or promote and learn within their industry. We have a very active Greater Houston Builder\'s Association, which offers certifications and many resources for builders that want to better themselves. I would start there and visit the local county clerk to view any disputes and outcomes. Always trust your instinct! Good luck!

I\'m looking into buying a house I live in apt. At the moment and my lease is up in about 2 months 2-31-16. Besides looking for one let\'s say I already found one. After that how long until you can move in ???

Hi Karlly,\nSince 02/29 has passed, I am hoping you had great results in your search for a home! In the event other Q & A searchers have a similar question- the best way to streamline a home purchase is to obtain pre-qualification with a bank. If you already have a relationship with a bank and they have favorable rates for the type of loan you are seeking, it is best to start there. If not, many online websites compile and compare rates. Many local or smaller banks will not be listed online, and you will need to contact each one for their current rates. If there are any surprises on your credit history, you will have time to resolve any issues. When you find the home you like, a letter of pre-qualification or pre-approval from the bank will strengthen your offer. Negotiations can take anywhere from a few hours to several weeks, but in my experience, the average is 2-4 days. From that point, you can expect to close (and move in) in around 30-45 days, depending on the lender, the seller, and the property.\nGood luck!\n

Only see houses for sale on the HAR. How do we find land available in our area?

Hi Stephanie,\n\nLarger realty firms and investment clubs will frequently hold \"pocket listings\"- aka private listings- that will not appear on the MLS. In my experience, land that was not actively listed for sale- is still willing to be sold by the current owner. It requires quite a bit of research and determination, as well as etiquette in approaching the owner. For this, an experienced realtor will be your best bet. If needed, I would be happy to help. If you prefer to try it out yourself, I can give you tips on how to retrieve the information you will need. Good luck!

This lot has been cleared and the building plans are complete. Construction is ready to begin. No one involved in this transaction noticed the neighbors fence on the survey. The plans shows construction on top of the fence.

Assuming that your survey is correct, you can request the homeowner to relocate the fence. Many times, the neighbor will produce their survey showing their fence line to be correct. As technology becomes more advanced and the locators are more precise, this situation is popping up more frequently - most often in older neighborhoods. Problems arise when the fence has been there for many years. Depending on the length of time and how the land was used, the neighbor may be able to claim ''adverse possession'', entitling them to the land in dispute.

How do I find out who the builder is?

I am assuming this is not a newly constructed home being sold through a realtor who would have the information. If it is an older home, you can search the ownership history on the county website and hope that the builder had it registered under their company name at some point. If it is an individual''s name only in the history, you can search the deed records on the county website to view any previous lienholders (assuming the owner used financing). It is a time consuming process.

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