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Closing or Settlement >Real Estate Repairs

In most real estate transactions there are a few responsibilities that the sellers need to handle before the closing, such as repairs and termite extermination. The deadline for completing these obligations usually coincides with the actual closing. Many sellers barely make that deadline. Those who wait until the last minute to handle these matters may miss the deadline altogether or pay high rates in order to get a plumber, roofer or electrician on an emergency basis.

Your buyers will probably get a structural inspection done after the contract is ratified. Within 10 days of the contract's acceptance by all parties, the pest inspection should be scheduled. Even though sellers usually know well in advance what is needed, they sometimes put things off until the buyers have finalized the loan approval process. Since these repairs will have to be made anyway, it is a good idea to get them done promptly.

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Jody White
Rice Realty
8401 Narise St., Westland, MI 48185
10667 Belleville Rd, Belleville, MI 48111
Westland Office: 734-421-7423 (RICE)
Belleville Office: 734-421-3515
Cell: 734-564-8401
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Email: jody@ricerealty.com
Jody White is the owner of Rice Realty. Rice Realty is a full service residential real estate company servicing clients real estate needs throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties. The company provides real estate services to current property owners as well as buyers who require representation, which ensures their interest is served in an appropriate manner with maximum results. Mrs. White has over 23 years of real estate experience as a consultant, investor, appraiser, landlord and broker/owner which has earned her an exceptional reputation in the industry, as evident in that over 80% of the company revenue is generated through referrals. Jody resides in Westland with her husband of over 9 years and their two children. She is active at church and her childrens school and takes great pleasure scrapbooking, weight training and having fun with friends and family. Jody White is the best choice for your next real estate purchase or sale.

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