Buying A Home In Marietta GA? Here’s The Info YOU Need To Know

I have compiled a report with great information home buyers need to know if they’re considering purchasing a home in Marietta Georgia. The information is compiled from both mls databases that real estate professionals have access to.

The information is based on Single Family Detached homes with a minimum of 4 bedrooms 3 full baths in Marietta GA from the last 30 days.

In the MLS database there are currently 160 active home listings ranging in price from $67,000-$1,500,000 in the MLS database there are 170 active home listings ranging in price from $38,610-$2,900,000. These listings don’t include homes that are under contract, contingencies or pending existing lender approval.

In the MLS database there are 4 homes that are contingent with due diligence, 2 homes that are contingent other, 1 home that is pending existing lender approval, 5 homes that have been withdrawn from the market and 13 homes that are pending sale.

In the MLS database there are 10 homes that are pending existing lender approval, 17 homes that have had a price reduction, 5 homes that have had extended listing periods, 9 homes that are back on the market, 76 homes that are pending sale, 71 homes that have expired and 36 homes that have been withdrawn from the market.

In the MLS database there are 329 Marietta GA homes that have sold ranging in price from $11,118-$1,375,000 the sold homes include all bedroom and bathroom sizes in the last 30 days.

In the MLS database there are 90 homes that have sold ranging in price from $53,900-$1,099,000 these homes all have a minimum of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

If you’re in the market to buy a house in Marietta GA I’d be happy to help you get the home of your dreams at a great price!

Priscilla Hammond
Licensed Real Estate Agent

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Should I Get A Termite Inspection Before Closing On A New Home

So your real estate buyer’s agent calls you and tells you that the seller has accepted your offer on your dream home!!  Woohoo, Yippee, Hooray!!!!  Then your buyer’s agent tells you that the seller doesn’t have a termite letter and you have to pay $45 for a termite inspection. What is a termite inspection and do you really need one?

 The answer is yes. It only costs $45 for the termite inspection and it can save you a lot of money, time and trouble if you’re aware of any termite damage to the home before ownership of the home is transferred to you.

If you have a real estate agent representing you, then they can go back to the seller and re-negotiate your sales contract before you purchase the home. If the seller has not already given you anything towards repairs on the home and even sometimes if they have.

I schedule termite inspections for my home buyers as soon as our sales contract is executed. I do this first because it’s less expensive than the complete home inspection and I can give my client the information they need to decide as to  whether we should proceed with the purchase or not.

If you’re getting a loan for the home your lender will usually require a termite letter dated within 30 days of your closing. As soon as the termite inspection is performed, the buyer’s agent or the buyer should make sure the lender gets a copy of the report.

A termite bond is a contract between the property owner and a termite treatment company which addresses future termite infestations.

A re-treatment bond obligates the termite company to re-treat the property in the event of a future termite infestation.

A repair bond obligates the termite company to re-treat the property for future infestations and repair any damage caused by the termites. There is a limited dollar amount for those repairs specified in your contract/bond with the termite company.

Should you buy a home that the termite company has found to have termites or termite damage? That is mainly up to you and would depend on several factors. How bad do you want the home? The extent of the infestation and the damage? Are you comfortable with having the termite company treat and/or repair the home?

If you’re in need of a Georgia licensed Real Estate Buyer’s Agent or Seller’s Agent give me a call. 678-757-5885

If you need a reasonable termite company in the metro Atlanta GA area I can refer you to the one I use.

Wishing you good luck and happy home buying in Georgia!!