We Don’t Mind Breaking a Deal to Protect Your Best Interests

We don’t mind breaking the deal at the Huerkamp Home Group because protecting your bests interests is our highest priority.

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When it comes to real estate, we don’t mind breaking the deal.

What I mean by that is we have your back. It’s important to us that we look after your needs and your best interests. We also want to make sure we protect your equity position in the home you’re purchasing as much as possible.

If the home you’re interested in isn’t a home we would buy if we were in your shoes, we wouldn’t recommend that you buy that home.

For example, if you became interested in a house that was beautifully staged and had every bell and whistle you could imagine but also had power lines running over it or was next to a really busy road, we’d make you aware of that. We want you to know what's important about that home for when it's time to resell it because eventually, every buyer becomes a seller in the future.

We find homes for you that represent your best interests.

We had a client once who was looking at a home on a part of a lake during late September and early October where everything was clean and clear. As agents who are aware of what happens in many of the lakes around the Twin Cities, we knew that the bay this home was located on filled up with weeds in the summer almost to the point where you couldn't dock a boat next to it. when we told them this, they elected to buy a house on the other side of that lake instead.

We’ve got your back, and we want to make sure we find homes for you where your interests will be best represented so you can sell the home in the future without any issues.

If you have any questions, comments, or you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in our market, don’t hesitate to give us a call or shoot us an email. We’d be glad to help you.

The 4 Most Important Factors in Buying or Selling a Home

Whether you’re buying or selling a home, there are four important factors to consider before making a decision.

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What are the four most important factors to look at then buying or selling a home?

Everybody's heard the old adage, "location, location, location." Location is the most important factor to look at when buying or selling a home. Short of physically picking up the home and moving it, location is something you can’t change.

Secondly, look at the home’s yard, including its size, layout, and whether it’s usable. The yard is another thing that’s really hard to change, and it can also be very expensive.

Next, pay attention to the square footage. How big is the house overall? It’s hard to add square footage to a house if you have all the area of the home completely finished off. If’ you’re a buyer, consider buying a house that’s only big enough for you and your family.

Last but not least, look at the overall style of the home. Whether you’re a buyer looking for a two-story house or you’re a seller with a bi-level split home to sell, style is one more thing that’s almost impossible to change. Again, if you’re a buyer, consider buying a home that has a style that fits your family’s needs.

Making additions to your home down the line can be very expensive.

Making additions to your home down the line can be very expensive, which is why it’s always important to consider these four factors when buying or selling.

If you have any more questions about this topic or you’re thinking of buying or selling a home in the Twin Cities market, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d be happy to help you.

How HOA Homes Can Be Beneficial

Many buyers avoid homes within HOAs. Here’s why you shouldn’t.

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Many times, buyers are hesitant to purchase homes that lie within an HOA (homeowners association) because they view the HOA dues as a tax that they won’t get anything back from. This couldn’t be further from the truth. You actually get quite a bit with most HOA dues.

HOA dues cover things like garbage disposal and recycling, snow removal, and yard mowing. If you were to contract this kind of stuff out on your own, it would cost you at least $100 to $150 per month.

In addition, most HOA dues include exterior insurance coverage on your home. If there is a fire, natural disaster, or some other emergency, the HOA insurance policy covers the building’s shell. All you’ll need to get is an HO6 policy, which is much cheaper.

There are many benefits to living within an HOA.

As a buyer, don’t write off homes within HOAs right away. Look at them as a potential help rather than a potential hindrance.

If you have any other questions for me about HOAs, buying a home, or anything else relating to real estate, give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you.