1. Hire a Realtor who is professional, ethical, knowledgeable and compatible.

2. Work with the Realtor to determine true market value.

3. Have the Realtor design a marketing plan specifically designed to your needs.

4. Make the necessary repairs and improvements.

5. Let the Realtor negotiate the price for you.

6. Contact your CPA or attorney if you have any questions regarding tax or a legal position.

When you are looking for a home to purchase, examine the following:

1. Carpentry work ? check windows for ease of opening and closing, check floors for squeaky or soft spots.

2. Floors and walls for any cracks and damp spots.

3. Insulation and ventilation in attics, crawl spaces and garages.

4. Mechanical and plumbing systems for proper working order.

5. Drainage on property to determine that water flows away from the house.

6. Crawl space for dryness.

7. In the written offer, request a ?home inspection? by a qualified home inspector.

8. Make a written request for necessary repairs.

Whether you're buying or selling, if a relocation is in your future, we'd like to help. Relocating is exciting-an opportunity for a major life change. But, if not carefully planned, it can also be expensive, stressful and a recipe for disaster. Please explore your options and use us as a resource. If you're moving to our area, don't be afraid to ask us questions-we're local and we're here to help. If you're moving out of the area, take a moment to review and print our relocation guide. Whether you?re coming or going, our list should help you through this hectic time.

"Personalized Property Search"

Utilizing technology is one of the most efficient ways to practice real estate, both from our side of the business and for you at home. Let us help you find your place in beautiful northern Idaho by utilizing all the tools and resources available. As Realtor? members, our Multiple Listing Service allows us to set up automated systems that will notify you by e-mail the moment a new listing comes on the market, or if there is a price change on a listing that you?ve expressed an interest in, or if a listing comes back on the market.

All you need to do is fill out your contact information and define your search parameters and we will do the rest!