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Steven K-Brooks (with his assistant)

Vermont Homebuying Covid-19 Real Estate Guidance

Stay Home Stay Safe Sector Specific Guidance New Rules effective April 20 for various occupations: https://accd.vermont.gov/covid-19/business/stay-home-stay-safe-sector-specific-guidance Guidance specifically for Real Estate Real Estate All professional services should be provided in a manner calculated to minimize in-person contact.  Any activity that can be conducted remotely, online, by phone, or email, should beThe sale of real estate …

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How much should I pay?

Black’s Law Dictionary (Sixth Edition) defines “Fair Market Value” (in part) as: The amount at which property would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell and both having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts. The challenge for a seller in pricing their home …

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Thinking of Building Your Home?

The first question a buyer should consider is, “Why am I thinking of purchasing land and building, rather than buying an already-existing home?” Generally the cost of bringing the elements of home-building together (Land, site improvements such as road, clearing, well, septic, possibly earth moving to create flat areas, electrical hookup or off-grid system) will cost …

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What is MLS?

Imagine what house hunting would be like if you had to visit each agency in order to see their listings? Multiple Listing Service® (MLS) is a cooperative system which allows participating Realtors® to share information, to show one anotherʼs listings, and to split commissions. Thanks to MLS, you do not have to visit many offices …

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