Why Are Seller Disclosure Statements Vital to the Selling Process in Lansing?

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This week, we're going to address the seller's disclosure statement and how important it is during a real estate transaction.

If a legal issue comes out later in the selling process, it usually has something to do with the seller's disclosure statement. There are a few things you can do to avoid this. For one, you need to be as honest as possible. Many sellers haven't climbed on their roof, gone up in their attic, or checked other areas to ensure the house is in great shape. That's fine, but you need to be honest about what you do and don't know about your home.

In the seller's disclosure statement, you also have to list what appliances you'll be selling with the home and whether they are in working condition. Another thing that comes up is the question of whether you've ever had leakage problems. If your basement has ever flooded, it's crucial to disclose that even if it has been fixed. Make yourself familiar with the heating, the air conditioner, the plumbing, and electrical systems, among other important things that could affect the value of the home.

It's crucial to fill out the seller disclosure with a listing agent. You need to disclose everything you know about your house and include what you don't know so that the proper items can be inspected. You need to be honest, so that your disclosure is as accurate as possible.

In short, don't shrug off the seller disclosure. If you want to avoid legal problems, it's best just to be honest about what you know. If you have any questions about the seller disclosure, or need real estate assistance of any kind, don't hesitate to give us a call or shoot us an email. We would be happy to speak with you!

About Peter

Peter MacIntyre, an Associate Broker/Owner and founder of the MacIntyre & Cowen team at RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals, brings over 25 years of real estate experience, construction, design and sales background to work for you. Peter started his career in the United States Air Force, later graduating with Bachelor's Degree from Rhode Island College in Business Management. He went on to be a Union Bricklayer all over the East coast for over two decades, and is a card carrying member since 1987. Peter draws on his 28 years of construction, sales skills, and marketing expertise to provide answers to home selling and buying questions. A consistent top producer, the MacIntyre & Cowen team is #1 in Market Share in the Greater Lansing area with 365 homes sold in one year! Peter MacIntyre is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist. Peter was ranked #98 in the country out of 1.3 Million real estate agents nationwide by the Wall Street Journal, and is part of a nationwide network of Platinum Agents.

Eleanor Cowen and her team of buyer agents are well versed in all types of home sales including: residential, luxury, relocation, new construction, and offer free accredited buyer representation with experienced, honest, and hardworking buyer specialists. Conveniently located off 127 in the Frandor area of Lansing, the RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals Grand River office consists of 8 buyer’s agents and 3 full time office staff to serve you and is highly committed to providing you the best service and professionalism with all of your real estate needs. When you hire Peter MacIntyre, you get an entire team of professionals behind the sale of your home, give the MacIntyre & Cowen Real Estate Professionals a call 517.999.2675 today!

MacIntyre & Cowen Realty Group
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals

2824 E. Grand River Ave. Suite C
Lansing, MI 48912

(517) 999-2675
peter@pmachomes.com
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Gene -"The results were excellent. They listed the house, and within three weeks we got an offer and it sold! They handled everything. His staff was excellent, and they kept me updated throughout the process. I was really pleased."

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Todd -"We sold our house in a little over four months. We were really happy. I thought it was nice that he personally came out to our house and walked around with us. He told us all the problem areas he saw, and he didn’t shy away from those when he listed it. I think that helps too, because then they buyers know exactly what they are getting into."

Alan -"Everything worked out great! Eleanor would put her two cents in. I’m a contractor myself, and I really appreciated her input. I could tell she wasn’t just trying to make a sale."

Nancy -"Peter was very professional. If I ever called his office, I was always called back immediately. If I just needed something general, one of the office people would call me back. If I asked for Peter though, then Peter always called me back right away!"

Lori -"They are excellent. I needed my condo to sell fast. They sold it fast and for a better price than I initially thought I would get. They stayed on top of stuff until it was complete. They kept me abreast of what was going on. They also hooked me up with websites that showed when the house was being looked at. I think all of that was above and beyond!"

"I have worked with many realtors in forty years and can promise you I have never encountered a team that has brought as many potential buyers through my home and has worked with diligence in my buying of two homes through them. I remain in contact with them to this day for realty needs."

- Paul Berry of Grand Ledge

"I’m going to save you a huge amount of time, money, frustration and trouble if you just take the following advice. Run, don’t walk, into MacIntyre & Cowen’s RE/MAX office to list your current home and or to search for a new home I made the mistake of going a different route, and it cost me over 3 years with 3-4 other realtors. I finally did the smar thing and called Peter for help. Folks, this guy and his team were awesome. Immediately they kicked into gear and made me feel like I was the only customer they have. But the proof is in the pudding. Our home was sold in 11 days. ELEVEN DAYS! It was unbelievable!"

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