Avoid Costly Mistakes: Build the Right Real Estate Team
I can’t say it! Ok, ok, it makes the Dreamwork. I feel awful reciting the insipid “pseudo-motivational” catchphrases that aspiring middle managers have on their office walls—often overlaying a lame photo of a gaggle of mountain climbers trying to summit Everest while all tied together by a rope like a bunch of 3rd graders going on a school trip to the zoo.
Kind of like taking that swig of Buckley’s cough syrup, I reluctantly choke down the phrase because there is merit in a team.
The kind of team we are talking about is the kind of team that we have forged since we started our little business back in 2008. We have gone through an awful lot of deals with buyers and sellers, and we have cultivated a host of supremely well-qualified professionals who have become part of our team over the years.
Avoid These Costly Mistakes in Real Estate
Well, let’s look at some of the key people that we have worked with for a long time. We’ve had the good fortune to work with the best in their fields, and we have the full confidence to recommend them to you when it’s time to buy or sell a property.
1. Choosing the Wrong Mortgage Specialist
Getting your financial house in order before you buy is critical. It’s also something that needs to be handled by a true mortgage specialist. Why would you walk into the bank and wait to talk to someone about your future—about being able to buy a home—when the person dispensing advice to you just finished helping someone open an account for a free iPad?
Jacks of all trades are truly masters of none, which is why we deal exclusively with the best mortgage specialists. They are specialists for a reason—it’s the only thing they do. And they have become incredible at it. No different than you utilizing our services as full-time Realtors, dedicated 100% to our craft in helping you achieve your real estate goals—versus someone who dabbles in real estate while also being an Uber Eats driver. Even if they ever get back to you with your questions, you will likely never see them again—unless you have the good fortune of having them drop off your dinner before trying to book your showing for you.
2. Skipping a Home Inspection
We always encourage you to think long and hard about getting a home inspection before purchasing. The team of inspectors we work with has the professional expertise you need to make informed decisions. These are proven professionals—not just certified inspectors, but teams that have built houses from the ground up.
3. Overlooking the Right Legal Team
Whether buying or selling, you will need a real estate lawyer who knows the ins and outs of property transactions. Our preferred lawyers have years of experience and will provide the right professional guidance to make the process smooth.
4. Hiring the Wrong Contractors
Sometimes, when you buy a house, you might need help getting some jobs done. Maybe you’re super handy, or maybe you’re calling Dad for one small fix—which inevitably turns into refinishing the floors, blowing in insulation, knocking out a wall, and building a steam room in the closet. Thanks, Dad.
If you’re not handy or Dad isn’t available, we have the right tradespeople for you. Whether you need a handyman, or professionals like plumbers, electricians, or contractors, we can confidently refer you to the best in the business.
More Than Just Finding the Right House
There’s more to your real estate team than just finding the right house or getting it sold for you. We have curated an exceptional network that we work with all the time—ensuring you are taken care of from start to finish and beyond.
Don’t Risk a Costly Mistake—Let’s Talk Today
Real estate is full of surprises—but with the right team, you don’t have to face them alone. Contact us today, and let’s make sure you’re set up for success.
