MetroBoston Publication Date October 17, 2012
By Attorney George Warshaw
The real estate market has heated up. While prices are not what they once were, prices are moving upwards with many properties selling over the asking price.
With pent up buyer demand comes stress, especially if you are selling your home and buying a new one.
Avoid the two most common mistakes that buyers make.
First, if you are selling and buying a new home don’t try to do both on the same day. Sell on one day and buy the next. There is too much that can go wrong to risk it all on the same day.
Second, don’t choose the busiest day of the week to close on your purchase.
What would happen if the deed doesn’t get recorded that day? You might not be able to move into your new home for several days. If the sellers were counting on the money to buy a new place to live on the same day, what will they do?
All this can be avoided: never choose a Friday, the last day of any month or the day before a holiday for your closing. These are the busiest real estate days. Why take a chance?
Everything happens very quickly in real estate. Take your time – and a deep breath. © 2012 George Warshaw.
George Warshaw is a real estate attorney and author. He represents buyers and sellers of homes and condos in Massachusetts, and prepares wills, trusts, and estate plans. George welcomes new clients and questions at metro@warshawlaw.com.
If you missed my column in the Wednesday Boston®Metro newspaper you can read it here! And contact me if you need help in buying or selling your home or in planning your will. - George
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