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What could be more exciting than buying a new home? The experience of a new community, new neighbors and friends, and perhaps even a whole new outlook on life can certainly prove to be an extremely exhilarating event.
But once the newness and excitement wear off, surprises may occur that can diminish the joy of owning a home. This is where a Home Inspection - conducted by a professional certified by the American Society of Home Inspectors (www.ashi.org) - can help reduce the chances of unpleasant, and sometimes costly, surprises after move-in.
Home inspectors conduct a thorough evaluation of the home that can help you understand the home’s current condition.
Fewer Surprises Equals Peace of Mind
Nothing could be worse than suddenly finding out that there are major defects with the home you have just purchased. We take measures to make sure that you are very familiar with the home and the condition of its major systems. Once armed with this knowledge, we can help you feel more secure about your decision to purchase your new home. The home buying process can be very stressful. Obtaining a thorough and professional home inspection to make sure that you are well informed about the home you are purchasing can eliminate any unpleasant surprises after you settle, and alert you to any significant problems that the seller should address. Pre-Listing Home Inspections A home inspection can help sellers save money and get a good price for their home.
For every $100 of repairs a home needs, a buyer will likely try to negotiate $200 off the asking price, and high-ticket items – a new roof, moisture or electrical problems – can potentially cost the seller thousands of dollars. A pre-listing home inspection is one way to ultimately avoid any unexpected negotiations. Here are some important tips for selling your home: - Set a realistic price: The market analysis prepared by your real estate agent will help determine a fair selling price based on the prices that other homes have sold for in your area. This comparison does not usually reflect the true physical condition of the home and its systems – a home inspection for the seller can give an accurate, overall picture of a home’s condition.
- The listing price should reflect deficiencies: If there are deficiencies in a home, the selling price should reflect them for a faster sale. The combination of a professional inspection report and a listing price that reflects the true condition of the house can help minimize any renegotiation of the price based on a buyer’s home inspection – and potentially speed up the sales process. No one wants a house that sits on the market at an unrealistic price.
- Disclosure: It is a legal requirement to disclose, up front, any deficiencies in a house listed for sale. The buyers will likely discover them through their home inspector anyway, so it will save time and money to have a pre-listing home inspection done to discover any hidden problems.
- Make repairs prior to listing: Turn lemons into lemonade by fixing any problems yourself, before a buyer finds them and wants to renegotiate the sales price of your house. The cost to fix a leaky roof or other problem yourself will certainly be less than what the buyer will want taken off the sales price!
A documented home inspection, along with any repairs completed prior to listing a house for sale, can help a seller justify a higher listing price, or it can serve to minimize renegotiations by disclosing defects at the time of listing. And, it goes a long way toward reducing exposure for non-disclosure with the seller.
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PRICED TO SELL! 3 BR ON 1 ACRE |
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$349,000 |
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Address: 1 Bay Oak Drive |
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3 bedroom, 2 bath home nestled in the woods near the Rehoboth Bay, offers a fully fenced back yard; separate cottage for art studio, office or in-law suite; & all the elements for a lo-maintenance, active life. Screened gazebo is complete w/hot tub for your enjoyment! Click on Virtual Tour for Detailed Photos. |
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Back on Market! |
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$199,900 |
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Address: 17059 S. Brandt St. Unit 3304 |
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This top floor, fully furnished condo is turn key for your own use or as a rental. Ready for your summer enjoyment or as a rental. Close to everything in Five Points, pool, tennis, shopping and dining. |
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Vintage Rehoboth 1/2 Block to Beach |
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6 |
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$1,995,000 |
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Address: 20 Brooklyn Avenue |
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Take a step back in time in this complete restored circa 1873 B&B. The original Victoria architecture has been merged with 21st century conveniences to make this a one-of-a-kind residence. |
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Elegant Waterfront Lifestyle |
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3 1/2 |
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$419,900 |
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Address: 20364 Blue Point Drive |
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4 BR, 3 1/2 BA on Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. 2200 sq. ft., semi-private elevator, 1 mile to beaches and located on the canal. Sold furnished. |
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SOLD!! |
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3 1/2 |
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$519,900 |
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Address: 37479 Burton Court |
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Private location on cul-de-sac 1 mile to beach. 4 BR home with 2 living rooms, formal dining room, screened porch, patio and room for pool! Steps to famous area restaurants. |
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1/2 Block to Private Ocean Beach! |
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$1,895,000 |
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Address: 8 Farview, North Shores |
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This classic beach cottage in the private beach community of North Shores in Rehoboth offers a private beach, pool, marina, tennis courts and more. Move in now or bring your plans to expand or rebuild. Open every Saturday 12-3. |
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Price Slashed! |
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$74,900 |
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Address: Lot 96 Hollytree Circle |
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Wooded lot in The Estates of Morris Mill. Private ¾ acre lot, backs up to protected state lands. Centrally located between Georgetown and Millsboro. No builder tie-in, approved for gravity septic system. |
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Only 8 Left! Best Price Just 1 Block to Beach! |
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From $299,900 |
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Address: The Opal Condos Dewey Beach |
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The Opal is Dewey's Luxury New Condos in the center of Town. 1 Block to ocean and bay, featuring hardwood, granite, stainless appliances and more! |
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 LOCATION
Rehoboth is centrally located only 3-3/12 hours from
Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City.
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 CLIMATE
Rehoboth enjoys a stable climate with the average
temperature of 56 degrees. The high in the summer averages
in the mid 70’s, and the low in the winter averages is in
the mid 30's.
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 TAXES
Rehoboth enjoys low property taxes, much lower than most
states. There are no sales, inventory or state property
taxes, and local property taxes are relatively low.
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 CULTURE
The entire coastal Sussex region offers a variety of
educational, cultural and social events year-round,
including theater, classical and contemporary music.
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