Roche Harbor 2017 Black Mouth derby | Video
We had a great time at the Roche Harbor 2017 Black Mouth derby. The event is another example of how some islanders enjoy the San Juan Island lifestyle. In addition, to the video is an article that assists San Juan property owners in preparing to list their property for sale.
Thinking about selling your property? You may want to consider researching, collecting and completing the items detailed below.
This is not a checklist for planting flowers on your porch and painting your front door, you can go to the internet for that information. This list is to prepare sellers in San Juan County for marketing their property. The issues below are for regulatory compliance, contract performance and will prove beneficial and worth the effort in the marketing and transaction management of your property sale.
If you hire a good agent, they will assist with the process of gathering and helping you arrange for the various services. That is what good agents do.
This list will not apply to all properties and it is not meant to be all-encompassing.
Single Family Residence
“As Is” Sale
Washington is a due diligence state with the buyer able to process the suitability of the property with no risk to their deposit if their contract has contingencies. Some property owners believe by writing in “as is” on the contract that they are excused from making repairs and/or disclosing information about the property and buyer recourse. The statement indicates to the buyer that the seller has no intention of making repairs but the buyer may still obtain a home or other inspection reports as they deem necessary. Disclosure and recourse are requirements and rights granted by law.
Appraisal
It is difficult in a recovering market to provide an opinion of value and an upfront appraisal may be an option, although I don’t recommend one. The report cost range will be $500-$800. Unfortunately the report can’t be used by the buyer if a lender is involved. The lenders have their approved appraisers list and must be the party that orders the report. Further, due to licensing regulations, appraisers are only able to utilize closed sales as comparable. The agents are able to use pending sales and current inventory to process their opinion which takes market trends into consideration
Buyer Feasibility
It is not uncommon for the buyers to contract for a feasibility contingency that runs concurrent with the home inspection contingency. The home inspection contingency addresses the condition of the existing structures on the property and the feasibility study addresses the “what ifs”. It may be used by the buyer to confirm the cost of a remodel, to research what the home may rent for or the likelihood of obtaining a Vacation Rental By Owner (VRBO) permit and other similar items.
Some buyers are also processing soil stability and environmental studies which include mold and air quality within the buildings, at their expense. Bottom line, the feasibility contingency ensures that the property is suitable and inspection results are acceptable to buyer, at their sole discretion. As a seller, you want the buyer to have the opportunity to process their due diligence and not rely on statements made by you or the agents.
To read the full article:
http://sanjuanrealproperty.com/blog/2017/01/27/are-you-considering-selling-your-san-juan-property/
