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Free Presentation – Real Estate Decision Making For Seniors  

April 7, 2018

Amherst Center for Senior Services

April 7, 2018 (10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)

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Join Bruce Ikefugi, Esq., on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Amherst Center for Senior Services during their annual Housing Fair for a free presentation on real estate decision making for seniors. Mr. Ikefugi will be discussing the following topics: 

1. The Decision to Sell

  • Calculating Sales Price
  • Repair/Replace/“As Is”
  • Typical Closing Costs
  • How to Interview an Agent
    1. Listing Agreement
    2. Duration
    3. Cancellation

2. Legal Preparation

  • Mortgage Documents
  • Survey Print
  • Abstract of Title

 3. Selling Process

  • Disclosures
  • Open Houses, Advertising, Multiple Listing Service
  • Buyer’s Inspections

4. Contract of Sale

  • Negotiation
  • General Time Frames
  • Attorney Approval Period
  • Home Inspection Period
  • Mortgage Commitment Period

5. When Do I have to Move?

6. What Stays, What Goes?

7. When Do I Get My Money?

8. Post Closing Issues (after I no longer own the home)