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Try Looking for Homes with Benefits this weekend!

April 28th & 29th, 2012, National Open House Weekend, Grace Chiquette

What is Value?

Is it what You Give… like money that creates value for the consumer?

[“Save $25,000.00 with recent price reduction off assessed value of home.”]

We are accustomed to a typical advertisement for Spokane Home for sale;

[ Exceptional features to this home include, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, granite tiled countertops with newer stainless steel appliances, priced below assessed value.”]

What IF Value was created by what … You Receive… from what you invest your money in!

For instance ~ Joining more than 1 Million Potential Homebuyers across the Country, You are out looking at homes during the National Open House this Weekend as you tour these “Open Houses” meeting Local Real Estate Experts instead of expecting to give to create Value ~ What IF… your Buyer Prospective was… “What are we investing in to receive a Value out of… to Benefit our lives.”

Interesting Buyer Prospective: What are we investing IN to receive a Value out of…to Benefit Our Lives !

How about this weekend asking questions to local Real Estate Experts like;

1.   How old is the furnace and what is it fueled by?

2.   Is the Hotwater heater gas or electric?

3.   When was the last time these major appliances to the home were serviced?

4.   Are the windows updated?

5.   What water saving features are included in the house?

6.   What is the average utility cost for this home?

7.   How old is the dishwasher, refrigerator (if included) and stove?

8.   Has this home (if vacant) been winterized, if so, when and how long has it been vacant?

9.   Is this home on public sewer, septic and public water or well?

10. Are there any fees or assessments associated with these items that will be assumed by the Buyers after closing?

11. How old is the roof ?

12. Does this home have any renewable energy features like;

Solar Panels, Solar Tubes, Geothermal Heat Pump?

13. Will this home save me money on my utility bills?  How?  Please explain?

14. Has this home had a recent inspection, may we see them? Radon test, Air-Quality, Environmental?

15. Does this home come with a home warranty?

We want you to KNOW MORE to ASK more QUESTIONS.  Explore your options and compare homes.

Register @ the Open Houses for a chance to WIN a $1,500 gift certificate sponsored by; Greenstone Homes, Tin Roof and the Spokane Association of Realtors!

Enjoy Our Local “Open House Weekend.”  Be sure to visit and chart your road trip @ www.spokaneopen.com

* This story was originally published as a post from the marketing blog "Green Voice of Real Estate." Read all stories from this blog