South Dakota

The Place: 7357 Rena Lane, Black Hawk, SD

The Day: Sunday Nov 8th, 2009

The Time: 2-4 PM

Huge Kitchen - 3 Car Garage - Vaulted Ceilings - Hardwoods- Ceramic Tile - Built ins and more!

Large two-story home located just above the heart of Rapid City in a quiet cul-de-sac. Built in 2001, with a one of a kind view from the large covered front porch. A peaceful backyard setting in the pines with a perfect spot for your hot tub, barbecue grill or both. The master suite with a large on-suite bath and a HUGE walk-in closet. This home has a nearly 3000 finished square feet, a home office, a three car garage, and a covered back deck perfect for entertaing on those summer nights. There is no need to bring your paint brush as the exterior of this home is mantenance free. LOTS OF STORAGE! Huge Storage area above the 3 car oversized garage so bring all of your toys. LARGE LOT! Almost a half acre, WOW! CITY VIEWS! Stunning City Light Views, easy access to everything. This home has it all.

Located just minutes from medical faciliteis and Rapid City's Regional Hospital, numerous restaurants, grocery stores, shopping and much more. A swimming pool, club house, lighted walking path, are all part of the association features you will enjoy while living in this great home.

Do not delay make this great home yours today. (C) 2009 Richard Ives Realtors

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Huge Kitchen - 3 Car Garage - Vaulted Ceilings - Hardwoods- Ceramic Tile - Built ins and more!

Large two-story home located just above the heart of Rapid City in a quiet cul-de-sac. Built in 2001, with a one of a kind view from the large covered front porch. A peaceful backyard setting in the pines with a perfect spot for your hot tub, barbecue grill or both. The master suite with a large on-suite bath and a HUGE walk-in closet. This home has a nearly 3000 finished square feet, a home office, a three car garage, and a covered back deck perfect for entertaing on those summer nights. There is no need to bring your paint brush as the exterior of this home is mantenance free. LOTS OF STORAGE! Huge Storage area above the 3 car oversized garage so bring all of your toys. LARGE LOT! Almost a half acre, WOW! CITY VIEWS! Stunning City Light Views, easy access to everything. This home has it all.

Located just minutes from medical faciliteis and Rapid City's Regional Hospital, numerous restaurants, grocery stores, shopping and much more. A swimming pool, club house, lighted walking path, are all part of the association features you will enjoy while living in this great home.

Do not delay make this great home yours today. (C) 2009 Richard Ives Realtors

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

As things continue to change in the mortgage and real estate industry, more and more details get considered. The "t"s not only need to be crossed, but with a perfectly straight line.

I had a listing of a great Rapid City home recently which inspired the title of this blog. I looked at the home, noticed there was some peeling paint on some of the exterior trim around the windows and pointed that out to the homeowner. The intention was to have her grandchildren get it done, but that didn't happen. We got a contract on it pretty quick and just went forward with the sale. But, of course, when the appraiser came by, he noted the paint and called for repairs prior to the close.

There we were in October. And for some reason we skipped fall. Temps were down, rain/snow was frequent, and I was getting laughed at when getting quotes for the job to be done. (not really...) Fortunately, the lender allowed us to escrow the amount at closing (at 1.5 times the amount!) to be done in the Spring or when we actually got our fall.

So here is what I knew, but have thus been reinforced...

Paint it.

If you are looking to sell your home, but have peeling paint on the eaves, trimwork, or siding, you'll need to get that repaired before an appraiser will approve it for a VA, FHA, or First time homebuyer loan. (which is a big percentage - especially under $200,000) So get it done before the appraiser comes by. Before or shortly after you list would be even better!

Other things to watch out for:

Roofs. (shingles looking frayed and curling? be prepared for the "Needs to be replaced" from the inspector or appraiser)
Decks. (are there railings in place on decks over 3 feet high?)
Gutters. (make sure your downspouts are in place and running AWAY from the home)
Broken window panes. Missing window seals.

Basically, anything that would present an issue to the structural integrity or safety of the home needs to be looked at.

Get them taken care of as soon as you can. It will sell quicker. You won't be stressed 1 week before closing trying to get all this stuff done.

Ease the stress. Just paint it.

Here's to more stress free stuff,

- Tristan

Tristan Emond
Prudential Kahler REALTORS
www.rapidhomesonline.com

Huge Kitchen - 3 Car Garage - Vaulted Ceilings - Hardwoods- Ceramic Tile - Built ins and more!

Large two-story home located just above the heart of Rapid City in a quiet cul-de-sac. Built in 2001, with a one of a kind view from the large covered front porch. A peaceful backyard setting in the pines with a perfect spot for your hot tub, barbecue grill or both. The master suite with a large on-suite bath and a HUGE walk-in closet. This home has a nearly 3000 finished square feet, a home office, a three car garage, and a covered back deck perfect for entertaing on those summer nights. There is no need to bring your paint brush as the exterior of this home is mantenance free. LOTS OF STORAGE! Huge Storage area above the 3 car oversized garage so bring all of your toys. LARGE LOT! Almost a half acre, WOW! CITY VIEWS! Stunning City Light Views, easy access to everything. This home has it all.

Located just minutes from medical faciliteis and Rapid City's Regional Hospital, numerous restaurants, grocery stores, shopping and much more. A swimming pool, club house, lighted walking path, are all part of the association features you will enjoy while living in this great home.

Do not delay make this great home yours today. (C) 2009 Richard Ives Realtors

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.