Creating a fall home maintenance checklist.
QUESTIONS:
1. Why is it important and a good idea to create a fall home maintenance checklist? What are the benefits of doing so and the risks of not doing so?
2. Explain how cleaning out gutters and downspouts is important, when this should be done, and how.
3. Explain why winterizing your landscape (preparing plants, trees, and shrubs) is important, when this should be done, and how.
4. Explain why inspecting and repairing exterior surfaces is important, when this should be done, and how
5. Explain why draining exterior faucets and sprinkler systems is important, when this should be done, and how
6. Explain why checking safety devices is important, when this should be done, and how
7. Explain why inspecting your attic and basement is important, when this should be done, and how
8. Explain why reversing your ceiling fans is important, when this should be done, and how
9. Explain why cleaning your chimney and inspecting heating systems is important, when this should be done, and how
QUESTIONS:
1. Exactly how long does the seller have to accept an offer?
2. Is a seller legally required to respond to an offer?
3. What are some reasons why the seller will not respond to your offer as a buyer? (E.g., the offer was low, they have multiple offers, they might be skeptical about the offer, etc.)
4. What should you do if the seller is not responding? Please provide detailed tips (e.g., be patient, talk to your agent, start looking for other options, etc.)
5. What are some signs that your offer will be accepted by the seller? (E.g., quick response or counteroffer, seller asks for more details, seller asked for a pre-approval letter, etc.)
6. Explain why and how setting an offer expiration on your offer gives you more control and can push sellers to act faster
7. How can you make your offer more attractive? (E.g., offer a substantial earnest money deposit, show proof of funds, a stronger offer, etc.)
8. Is it normal for sellers to accept their first offer?
9. What happens after an offer is submitted?
10. Can a seller back out once an offer is accepted?
11. Anything else you’d like to add?
12. What is your full name, title, company, city/state location, and email address?