• Good Intentions Don’t Close Deals - Contract Wording Does,Kathryn Schenk

    Good Intentions Don’t Close Deals - Contract Wording Does

    Most buyers and sellers walk into a real estate transaction with good intentions. They want to be fair, cooperative, and reasonable, and they assume that as long as everyone is acting in good faith, things will naturally work themselves out. That assumption is where contracts tend to disappoint. Rea

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  • Inspections Are Information, Not Accusations,Kathryn Schenk

    Inspections Are Information, Not Accusations

    The inspection phase is often where real estate transactions start to feel tense - and not because anything has gone wrong. A buyer orders an inspection, a report lands in everyone’s inbox, and suddenly emotions are running higher than they need to. Sellers feel scrutinised. Buyers feel uneasy. And

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  • Why the Cleanest Offer Often Wins Over the Highest One,Kathryn Schenk

    Why the Cleanest Offer Often Wins Over the Highest One

    In real estate, buyers often assume the highest price automatically takes the prize. It sounds logical. More money should mean a better deal - end of story. In practice, it’s rarely that simple. Sellers don’t choose offers in a vacuum. They choose certainty. And the cleanest offer is usually the one

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