Archive for the ‘Seller’s Tips’ Category

1. The New Hawaii Purchase Contract and its impact on Buyers and Sellers
   By Billy Jalbert, Principal Broker / Owner ~ 4/23/2012 at 10:49 am
   

   The new Hawaii Association of Realtors purchase contract that goes into effect on May 1, 2012 is dramatically different than [...]

2. Quick Seller’s Tip-Get A Survey Before You List
   By Pete Jalbert R(S) ~ 7/20/2010 at 5:27 pm
   

   I will be honest, real estate transactions can be challenging in this market. As a seller, you can take steps [...]

3. Maui Short Sale Lessons
   By Pete Jalbert R(S) ~ 7/23/2009 at 12:01 pm
   

   Over the last year or so, Billy and I have had the opportunity to work on a fair number of [...]

4. Bureau of Conveyances Changes
   By Pete Jalbert R(S) ~ 6/25/2009 at 4:51 pm
   

   The Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances is the state body that records all real estate transactions. Like many states, Hawaii is [...]

5. New Disclosure Law Going into Effect
   By Pete Jalbert R(S) ~ 6/22/2009 at 12:01 pm
   

   If you are thinking of listing your property or you have your property listed already, there is a new disclosure [...]

6. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Continue to Tighten Loan Guidelines
   By Billy Jalbert, Principal Broker / Owner ~ 11/5/2008 at 3:14 pm
   

   I received an important update from several of my lending partners today. The change will definitely have an impact on [...]

7. Getting Ready to Sell-The Mental Aspect
   By Pete Jalbert R(S) ~ 8/27/2008 at 11:38 am
   

   Yesterday, I came upon a good blog post from Amy Bohutinsky, a woman I knew from back in college who [...]

8. Who Pays for HOA and Condo Documents?
   By Billy Jalbert, Principal Broker / Owner ~ 12/20/2007 at 5:34 pm
   

   Aloha Maui Property Owners, Just a quick administrative update for Maui property sellers. The standard Hawaii Purchase Contract spells out [...]

9. Tip for International Buyers or U.S. Buyers Living Abroad
   By Pete Jalbert R(S) ~ 11/27/2007 at 5:20 pm
   

   When you are purchasing or selling property in Hawaii, International buyers and/or expats will need to have their closing documents [...]

10. Sellers and Interest Rates
    By Pete Jalbert R(S) ~ 6/29/2007 at 10:27 pm
    

    If you are in the process of buying a home utilizing conventional financing (a mortgage), chances are you are not [...]

11. Pending and Contingent
    By Pete Jalbert R(S) ~ 4/1/2007 at 12:47 pm
    

    Pending and Contingent are the two terms used to describe properties that are in escrow or under contract. The majority [...]

12. HARPTA and FIRPTA
    By Pete Jalbert R(S) ~ 8/7/2006 at 4:17 pm
    

    Additional HARPTA document link added at the bottom of this post on January 7, 2011. After a few surf posts [...]

13. Preparing for Home Inspection
    By Pete Jalbert R(S) ~ 11/12/2005 at 4:25 pm
    

    99% of all buyer’s exercise their right to Home Inspection. Here are some good tips for sellers that will better [...]

14. Home Seller’s Tips
    By Pete Jalbert R(S) ~ 11/8/2005 at 1:43 pm
    

    Fall is typically a quiet time on Maui. There are less visitors on island and the real estate market slows [...]