Have you ever heard of ‘the cleaning expectations’? Well, ‘the cleaning expectations’ is the condition in which a property legally needs to be left when a seller moves out. Here are guidelines to help you know what the legal requirements are in terms of how the property should be left: Fixtures: Anything attached to the walls […]

Be sure to let your home owner’s insurance company know that you’re moving and either cancel the service or transfer it to your new home. This transfer should take place on the day after closing. Questions? Contact us at andi@andidyer(dot)com or 360-734-6479. This content is not the product of the National Association of REALTORS®, and […]

This is one of those annoying tasks that no one thinks about doing ahead of time, but is crucial, especially if you want the TV and internet working the day you move in. Call now to hook up your utilities! Make sure to get the gas/electric/propane changed into your name. You’ll also want to call your […]

After we get through the inspection negotiation it’s safe to hire movers and start packing! Call now to get moving estimates and secure a mover as they often get booked up weeks in advance. Also, if you’re moving into a condo building check with the Property Management Company to see if you need to pay […]

Unfortunately, one of the not-fun parts of buying or selling real estate is that you become a target for cybercrime, phishing schemes, and wire fraud. Hackers target home buyers and sellers by attempting to hack, not only your email account. They try hacking any institution involved in any transaction (us, your attorney, your lender, the Title Company, etc.). […]

We are in the home stretch! It’s essential to schedule the closing on your calendar and arrange to take the day off from work. Here are a few things to know about your closing date: Some factors could cause it to be pushed back (if BOTH Buyer’s and Seller’s agree), such as a tight time […]