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In a Real Estate Contract ... When In Doubt Disclose

In a Real Estate Contract ... When In Doubt Disclose


What might be noise to some ears is music to others. That includes kids at play – some people c
Jim Valentine and Lisa wetzel  REMAX Realty Affiliates gabe and Farquardhuckle at the sound while others groan. If you have rambunctious young neighbors with particularly noisy roosters ... should you disclose it to a prospective Buyer? You don’t know what your Buyer’s reaction may be so we believe you should disclose all such tranquility anomalies.

We are asked on a regular basis what should be disclosed. It is human nature to want to rely on the “Caveat Emptor” philosophy used for many years in our business- that is, “Buyer Beware”. That philosophy was extinguished with the litigation frenzy of the eighties. It is now law that you complete a Seller’s Real Property Disclosure Statement as a part of the sale of your home in the State of Nevada, and that Statement is the basis for many lawsuits when Sellers withhold or misstate pertinent items that affect the quiet enjoyment, safety, or value of the property.

Not everything is legally required to be disclosed, but from a moral standpoint you can save a lot of grief if you make the facts known anyway. Things that can be “forgotten” in a Disclosure Statement include incessant barking dogs next door, a neighbor or neighborhood dispute of some kind, frequent septic problems, a known sex offender living nearby if you know about it, water that migrates on your property from a neighbor, hard water, clay soil, insufficient insulation, one shower goes cold when somebody gets in the other one, the breaker blows when you plug in the toaster, the kids cut across your lawn on the way home from school, the deer eat your flowers, you have water rights but the conveyance ditch doesn’t serve your property any more, the neighbor sunbathes au naturel, etc. There are any number of things that might not bother you but could be bothersome to a new Buyer.

It is important to note that in Nevada it is not necessary to disclose if there was a death in the home. It is also not necessary to disclose if the home is haunted. It is, however, required to disclose if there was a meth lab on the premises. Other states have different laws on these matters, but when you buy in Nevada you buy under Nevada law. Disclosures have less impact on a transaction than is initially perceived. Unless there is something particularly offensive that isn’t readily apparent, most Buyers will rationalize around a negative disclosure item in their effort to buy something they really want.

Jim Valentine and Lisa wetzel  REMAX Realty AffiliatesOur Advice: When in doubt … disclose! If you lose a sale because of a disclosure then you can take comfort in the fact that you probably didn’t lose a sale, rather you prevented a lawsuit. If the matter was important enough to the Buyer to cancel an escrow then you surely would have had future problems when they discovered the problem for themselves. Quite often the Buyer is arranging furniture in their mind and not really listening to something you are saying. Put your Buyer’s hat on and disclose what you would want them to disclose to you. Honesty is the best policy. Buyers generally appreciate an honest Seller and if there is a “sticking point” in another part of the transaction your candor here could help the resolution of the other matter.

Think of disclosure like a marriage – everything is great going in, but things will be looked at differently when it comes time for the divorce, or, in real estate, the lawsuit. Cover yourself up front. Disclose, Disclose, Disclose!


When it comes to choosing professionals to assist you with your real estate needs ... Experience is Priceless! Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine, CDPE, SFR, RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, 775-781-5472 carsonvalleyland@hotmail.com, www.carsonvalleyland.com


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Under Contract! $279,000 ... 2771 Clapham Lane Minden NV 89423 ... Beautiful Johnson Lane House with Drive Drive Through RV Garage For Sale



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$279,000.00 - Under Contract! $279,000 ... 2771 Clapham Lane Minden NV ... Beautiful Johnson Lane House with Drive Drive Through RV Garage For Sale Through RV Garage For Sale
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Year Built: 1991
Subdivision: Johnson Lane
Lot Size: 1.13
Garage Size: RV Garage plus 3 car
School District: Douglas County School District
Square Footage: 1971
Agent Name: Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine
Broker: John Fisher
MLS #: 110013201

Price: $279,000.00
Flexibility: Pending!
Additional Pricing Information: Subject to third party approval ... Price Reduced!

2771 Clapham Lane
Minden , NV 89423

Under Contract! $279,000 ... 2771 Clapham Lane Minden NV ... Beautiful Johnson Lane House with Drive Through RV Garage For Sale

Beautiful Johnson Lane home one one acre, fully fenced, attached three car garage and detached drive through RV Garage. Spacious kitchen with oak cabinets, tile counters, a breakfast bar and breakfast nook. Separate Formal dining room. Large living room with vaulted ceiling and wood burning stove. Outside is just like living in a park, immaculate lawn, mature trees, large covered patio and separate sun room with spa.The finished garage has a space heater. The Detached RV garage in finished with extra storage space and a separate office/workshop area. Situated in a very nice section of Clapham Dive and surrounded by many nice homes.

Under Contract! $279,000 ... 2771 Clapham Lane Minden NV ... Beautiful Johnson Lane House with Drive Through RV Garage For Sale

Appliances
  • Range/Oven
  • Full Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Sink Disposal
  • Microwave
Interior Amenities
  • Fireplace
  • Attic
  • Sun Room
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Room
  • Carpet and Sheet Vinyl Flooring
Exterior Amenities
  • Patio
  • Fenced Yard
  • Hot Tub
  • Grass Lawn




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Trust Is An Essential Component To Any Important Relationship – Especially Those That Involve Money and Emotion.

Trust is an essential component to any important relationship – especially those that involve money and emotion.

Real estate transactions involve the highest levels of money and emotion. Typical to arenas of money and emotion, there are many opportunists in the field that prey on the vulnerable buyer or seller. Their fraudulent or self-serving behavior is the stuff of legends making it an even scarier endeavor to buy or sell a home.

A trustworthy agent makes the transaction comfortable for the participants. A trustworthy agent transitions a highly charged emotional event into something the customers can tolerate because they trust what is being told to them. Trust is earned through actions and thoughts. An agent that tells the truth, works for the clients best interest, and is diligent in their daily efforts finds themselves trusted.

Yes, there are ways to establish confidence, the gateway to trust, but that doesn’t make one trustworthy. If we act from our hearts in an honest, caring, compassionate way we will be an individual that can be trusted … the best of humanity.

When it comes to trust, it is black and white, there is absolutely no gray area. Real Estate Professionals … We Are Trustworthy or We Are Not!

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When it comes to choosing professionals to assist you with your real estate needs ... Experience is Priceless! Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine, CDPE, SFR, RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, 775-781-5472 carsonvalleyland@hotmail.com, www.carsonvalleyland.com

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Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine are the authors of this blog. Lisa, Jim and Jessie are experts in Carson Valley , Carson City and the tri-county area of Douglas County, Carson City and Lyon County. Call our team anytime at 775-781-5472 or 775-781-3704. To Search for Homes go to: Carson Valley Listing Book or visit our website at www.CarsonValleyLand.com

524 Genoa Lane Genoa Nevada - 12.7 Acres Carson River Frontage in Carson Valley, Nevada $397,000



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$397,000.00 - 524 Genoa Lane Genoa Nevada - 12.7 Acres Carson River Frontage in Carson Valley, Nevada $397,000
Acreage: 12
Zoning: A19
Sewerage: Needs Septic
Water: Needs Well
School District: Douglas County School District
Agent Name: Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine
Broker: John Fisher
MLS #: 80018768
Protective CCR's: No

Price: $397,000.00
Flexibility: Reduced
Additional Pricing Information: Motivated Seller

524 Genoa Lane
Genoa, NV 89411

524 Genoa Lane Genoa Nevada - 12.7 Acres Carson River Frontage in Carson Valley, Nevada $397,000

Exclusive Carson River Frontage!!! It just doesn't get much better than this! Beautifully secluded and exquisitely private; this home site is ready for your new home. A spacious 12.7 acre spot that's tucked along the Carson River and dotted with many giant cottonwoods, perfectly situated in the heart of the Genoa district, close to David Wally's Resort, Genoa Lakes Country Club, and the historic Town of Genoa. This very special home site offers the rare combination of privacy and convenience. Beautifully secluded and exquisitely private; this home site is ready for your new home.

524 Genoa Lane Genoa Nevada - 12.7 Acres Carson River Frontage in Carson Valley, Nevada $397,000

Other Details
  • Dirt Road Access
  • Partially Wooded
  • No Crops
  • Private Access
  • No Utilities At Site
  • Barbed Wire Fencing



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Short Sales And Cash Buyers

Short sales and Cash Buyers  Lisa Wetzel Jim Valentine REMAX Realty AffiliatesShort Sales And Cash Buyers

Cash is King and Cash Buyers are often treated like Royalty. There is great buying power when shopping for real estate with cash, but does it apply in a Short Sale situation? The process takes significant time and most Cash Buyers use short time and their ability to close quickly to negotiate a good price. With that gambit taken off the table by the time constraints of a Short Sale does the Cash Buyer get the benefit of their cash position that they are seeking?

The benefits of cash are not lost on lenders reviewing a Short Sale package. They understand that the sale has a higher percentage chance of closing than does a sale requiring a new loan. In the latter type of transaction there are many uncontrollable factors that can doom the escrow. The potential for job loss or transfer by the buyer/borrower is real these days and occurs more frequently than we all care to admit.

Loan program or policy changes can also affect the viability of a loan even if it is in progress. Cash Buyers minimize such risk.

Short sales and Cash Buyers  Lisa Wetzel Jim Valentine REMAX Realty AffiliatesOur Advice: The Cash Buyer must be clear on what she is trying to accomplish. Is it buying the right house at a great price, or must it be a steal to get her to part with her cash? There is a fine line between great price and steal.

It is important to not trip over dollars to save a dime. If the home has ever
Short sales and Cash Buyers  Lisa Wetzel Jim Valentine REMAX Realty Affiliatesything you want and need then appreciate the fact that your cash buying power is getting you the separation from the rest of the market enabling you to be able to buy the home you want without paying more than the next guy. This latent savings is a benefit and should be recognized.

Use your cash wisely, but don’t lose opportunities because you don’t use it. Incredible investment opportunities are plentiful these days, but they will only return to those that invest. Don’t find yourself talking in 2013 about what you could have bought in today… but didn’t. Be a wise Cash Buyer and don’t be afraid of the right "Short Sale" situation.


When it comes to choosing professionals to assist you with your real estate needs ... Experience is Priceless! Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine, CDPE, SFR, RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, 775-781-5472 carsonvalleyland@hotmail.com, www.carsonvalleyland.com


Here are a few of our recent blog posts ... please enjoy!

Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine are the authors of this blog. Lisa, Jim and Jessie are experts in Carson Valley , Carson City and the tri-county area of Douglas County, Carson City and Lyon County. Call our team anytime at 775-781-5472 or 775-781-3704. To Search for Homes go to: Carson Valley Listing Book or visit our website at www.CarsonValleyLand.com