Paul Dziedzic's Blog


    Forclosures
    Most agents think all forclosures are sold “As Is” This is not true! This is why you need to be an agressive Buyer’s agent. Having done a few foreclosures, here is what I have found: Write into the contract that the SELLER will have ALL utilities turned on and if winterized, for the home to be de-winterized for the [...]

    My First Short Sale
    This Blog was set up for those of you who would like to follow my first Short Sale as a Listing Agent so that we may all learn from this experience - together. Let’s face it, Short Sales are not going away anytime soon. Each evening, as an event takes place, I will do my best [...]

    Increase Curb Appeal
    Increase Curb Appeal To Get Buyers Inside Thinking of selling your home? Here are some easy, inexpensive fixes to help create “Curb Appeal” and get you one GIANT step closer to a sale. Paint or stain the front door and garage doors, because a potential buyer?s first visual focus is on these doors. Change any outside light fixtures [...]

    So, you want to be a Realtor?
    YES FOR ONLY $1,500.00 YOU TOO CAN SELL REAL ESTATE! This is the great lie all realtors are told! Yes, for $1,500.00 you can take classes (at least that?s the cost in Birmingham, Alabama) to learn everything you need to get your license, but not much on what it really takes to sell homes. Most experienced [...]

    Should I have a home inspection?
    YES! Too often I have had buyer’s tell me they think a home inspection is a waist of money or I’m getting a home warranty, so I don’t need a home inspection. OR, my Dad, Brother, a friend of a friend can look over the home for me, and then, after the closing, I get a [...]

    Will Buyer?s Agents cost me?
    One question I hear a lot from home buyer’s is “Won’t using a Buyer’s Agent cost me more money in the long run”? As new home buyers, let me explain how this all works, incase you do not understand, as a lot people do not. If you just drive around and call an agent off of a sign [...]

    Home Buyers
    I have read a lot of articles on what buyers must do and or need to know when buying a home and thought I would give some of my own advice as well on this subject. No matter if you are buying your first home, or your twentieth, this advice will apply. Know what you want and [...]

    Welcome to Paul Dziedzic?s Blog!
    Welcome to Paul Dziedzic’s Blog! This blog will provide you with valuable information, tips, and general insight into the real estate market in Hoover.