Helping Someone or Acting as Executor/POA
Whether you are helping a loved one with a challenging move to a smaller residence or acting as Power of Attorney or Executor to sell a vacant house, we will assist you with developing a tailored solution that will help all involved reach a successful conclusion. Our assessment, planning and marketing process will assist you with not only identifying the most critical actions to take prior to entering the market, we will also assist you with selling for maximum value in the shortest period of time.
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Over the course of the year, real estate market sales trend along with the changing of seasons. We tend to see a fairly consistent cycle over time as it comes to who the bulk of potential buyers consists of. While there is no set "best time" to buy a house, we can...
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“So Mike” Web Series
Do you have questions about the world of Real Estate? We are starting a web series answering commonly asked questions and clarify misconceptions, and we want to hear from you about what topics you want covered! Whether it is defining terms, suggesting questions for...
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Back in May during lockdown we predicted an increase in the average sale price of at least 6 to 7% in real estate value. The Year to Date numbers just released by the local Board of Realtors indicates a 9.2% increase in the average sale price. This has been fueled by...
The Olear Team’s 4 Step Maximum Value System
The Olear Team at MJ Peterson assists buyers and sellers of residential real estate throughout Erie and Niagara Counties. We have specialized programs for older adults and their caregivers, as well as a comprehensive project management program that facilitates every...
Project Management
Our Project Management service is a complete package of preparation, sale and closing of both personal and real property. This is ideal for the adult child helping a loved one long distance or the local executor who is swamped with work and the other demands of life....
House A: Tonawanda, NY
- Schedule meeting with town plumbing inspector
- Schedule meeting with town electrical inspector
- Meet town plumbing inspector for evaluation
- Meet town electrical inspector for evaluation
- Schedule at least 2 estate liquidators
- Meet liquidators and obtain their quotes, contracts and plans of action
- Schedule engineer for home inspection to evaluate basement cracks and provide complete written, home inspection report
- Obtain estimate for installation of drywall, finishing and painting.
- Report back to owner regarding progress of estate liquidator by phone, email and photo
- Report back to owner regarding cleanout of house by liquidator by phone, email and photo
- Arrange for installation of drywall, finishing and painting if required by contract of sale.
- Arrange for electrician and plumber if required by town
- Schedule any other contractors that may be requested by owner including lawn, snow plowing, property management, etc.
House B: Amherst, NY
- Obtain engineer report with respect to basement
- After obtaining engineer?s recommendation, obtain two estimates for foundation repair, flushing drain tile and basement seepage that also includes transferable warranty
- Arrange for basement repair and document completion for owner with photos
- Obtain two estimates for plastering/painting kitchen, back hall way, living room and upstairs bedroom (lower part of wall and one side wall ? match color of remainder of room)
- Ask painter if they will clean brick at the top of hearth in family room. Obtain estimate for upstairs painting just to see how much it would be.
- Arrange for painting as per approved estimate and document completion for owner with photos
- Obtain two estimates for replacement of hot water tank
- Arrange for installation of new hot water tank and document completion for owner with photos
- Arrange for removal of any junk in basement and arrange for cleaning of same and this includes shop vac for all spider webs as well as power washing walls and floor after sweeping ? document for owner with photos
- Approach neighbor if necessary regarding establishing written maintenance agreement or common driveway
- Arrange for carpet cleaning in the 1stfloor
- Put caution tape across access door to attic
| Address | "As Is" Value | Estate Spent | Sale price | Net Gain | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Heritage E | $150,000 | $23,859 | $249,900 | $76,041 | ||
| 740 Brighton Rd | $50,000 | $21,618 | $120,000 | $48,382 | ||
| 1805 Arlington | $50,000 | $6,493 | $77,000 | $20,507 | ||
| 255 Grimsby | $60,000 | $4,054 | $124,900 | $60,846 | ||
| 62 St. Amelia | $70,000 | $9,533 | $120,000 | $40,467 |
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