We Can Help With Your Military Move
We understand and have firsthand experience buying, selling, and investing in real estate using the VA loan and are committed to serving the unique needs of our active and retired Armed Forces members and their families. Our team not only has the local real estate knowledge and experience, but many of our team members are active or retired military themselves and have lived through many military moves themselves. We provide a “one stop shop” for your Military move. Some of our unique resources include: 1. Agents who are military and have lived through the move and agents who have the VA connection 2. Property Management 3. Access to Lucido Global network of agents who are located close to bases all across the U.S. 4. Access to our network of licensed contractors 5. Relationships with preferred lenders Our agents are well equipped with information about life in the area and common stressors. Whether you're worried about relocation, local school systems, car registration, using a VA loan, or getting specific housing (on base, rentals, etc.), we can help! When you work with us, you don’t just get one agent; you get an entire team of real estate professionals working to serve and guide you through every step of the process.We provide all of these services on top of our military move experience and expertise: Guidance and representation throughout the buying process Insider knowledge from our 150+ agents 44+ years of real estate experience Insight into properties that are in “coming soon” status Access to our trusted vendors list Access to our partners located in 12 states nationwide (Access to our state wide and international partners) Hiring a highly skilled negotiator Complimentary staging consultation Professional photography and videography Customized property brochures Direct mail campaigns Viral listing exposure Extensive multi-media marketing Social media campaigns Print advertisements Open house and broker open events Use our moving trucks for free for life* *Certain restrictions apply. Looking to Buy? Click HERE! Looking to Sell? Click HERE!
What Determines Home Value?
In honor of National Homeownership Month, we’re letting you in on some of the biggest factors that influence home value, and what doesn’t. Essentially, your home is worth what buyers are willing to pay for it. Luckily, depending on what your home has to offer, buyers may be more influenced to buy your home than you might think. We’ve outlined some of the most important factors that influence your home’s value and things that do not: 5 THINGS THAT DETERMINE THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME: 1. School DistrictA number one on most buyer’s homes is being zoned to good schools. Education is important especially to families looking to buy. Often, this even outweighs the size and condition of the home. 2. Square FootageWhen estimating your home’s market value, size is important. Bigger homes can positively impact its valuation. The value of a home is roughly estimated in price per square foot - the sales price divided by the square footage of the home. 3. UpdatesMaking updates to bathrooms, kitchens, flooring, or adding outdoor spaces to increase usable living space can heavily increase your home’s valuation. However, upgrade ROI varies by location. For example, in some areas, finished basements can increase the value of a home by a lot more than they would in other areas.4. Bonus Space Pools, decks, offices, garages, hot tubs, basketball or tennis courts, home gyms, home theaters, wine cellars etc. all factor into your home valuation. Luckily, these spaces will add to the value of your home.5. Your lot desirability/Community This includes your location and neighborhood comparables. The price at which similar homes in your neighborhood have sold recently are a good indication of what you might get for your home. Appraisers also look for 3 things when determining the value of your home: the quality of local schools, proximity to employment opportunities, and proximity to shopping, entertainment, recreation, utilities etc. 5 THINGS THAT DO NOT DETERMINE THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME: 1. Tax Assessment 2. Zillow Zestimate 3. How much you paid for it 4. How much you have in it 5. How much you need to get out of it *Bonus: What your neighbors say it’s worth also doesn’t determine home value! If you’re looking to buy or sell, call 410.465.6900 or contact us to start your search today!
The Home Buying Process in 9 Simple Steps
Since June is National Homeownership Month, we figured it’s the perfect opportunity to talk about the homebuying process. Deciding how you'll navigate your journey to homeownership is equally critical to the agent you work with. As someone who's been in your spot before, we’re familiar with what's cycling through your mind, and as real estate agents, we’ve mastered the ins and outs of the buying process. When you work with a Lucido agent, you'll benefit from our team’s experience and resources. Together we'll work toward making sound, smart decisions for your future. Our role as real estate agents is to guide you through the entire process - from first planning out your timeline to getting your new keys (and even after that, too!). THE HOMEBUYING PROCESS When you work with a Lucido agent, we’ll start with a buyer consultation to get to know you and what you’re looking for. We take a personalized approach, so the process will be tailored to you based on your unique situation, timeline, and needs. 1. SELECT A REAL ESTATE AGENTDiscuss the type of home you are looking for, including style, price, and location.THE BUYER’S ADVANTAGE: As the home buyer, your agent’s commission is paid by the seller of the homes in almost all circumstances. This means your agent representation costs you nothing! 2 - GET PRE-APPROVED You will need pay stubs, W2’s, and bank statements. Knowing what you can afford is critical to a successful home shopping experience. 3 - SEARCH FOR HOMES This is the fun part! You will analyze your needs in a buyer consultation, select, and view properties with your agent. ADVANCED SEARCH: Not all real estate websites are the same. Your Lucido Agent hastools and systems to ensure you see every available home that meets your criteria. 4 - WRITE AN OFFER TO PURCHASE Your agent will prepare the offer based on the price and terms you choose. THE CONTRACT: In most cases the contract provides you with a timeline to obtain financing, as well as time to inspect the physical condition of the home. Your agent will inform you of all your rights and responsibilities related to the contract.5 - NEGOTIATE TERMS AND CONTRACT It may take a few tries to get it just right, but hang in there. You’re on your way! 6 - RATIFY CONTRACT You and the seller have agreed to the price and terms. The home is effectively held until closing. 7 - FINAL DETAILS Perform due diligence, order the appraisal, conduct an inspection, and review terms with the lender. PREPARING FOR CLOSING: You will be finalizing your loan, reviewing documents, and discussing the findings from the inspection. Your agent will be managing this entire process for you. 8 - CLOSING This is the transfer of funds and ownership. A title company or an attorney typically acts as an independent third party to facilitate closing. 9 - CELEBRATE! You are now a homeowner! If you have questions or want to learn more, contact us or call 410.465.6900 to connect with an agent. We’re here to help anytime!
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