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South Carolina's recent growth. Comment below your thoughts below and stay
tuned for more "Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places" around South
Carolina with us!
Embarking on
the journey of buying and selling a home simultaneously can be an exhilarating
adventure. This week we explore essential tips to help you navigate this challenging
course without losing your mind.
1-Evaluate
Your Local Market
Start by
evaluating your local real estate market. Research the target area to gauge
whether it's a buyer's or seller's market. Consult with your trusted real
estate agent for insights into current trends.
2 - Understand Your Finances
Next,
understand your finances. Determine the equity in your current home, crucial
for a down payment on a new one. If you have a mortgage, consider a home
inspection to plan for any repairs that might impact the selling price. Be in
the position to get your home on the market within days to show readiness and
willingness so you can present to the seller’s agent a supporting, realistic
plan.
3 – Utilizing
a Contingency or NOT?
Consider
using a contingency in your offer to make your offer contingent on the sale of
your current home if you are not comfortable or financially able to carry the
costs of two properties. Just KNOW some sellers will work with this and some
will not.Think of it as a business
decision; nothing personal.
Flip side no
home sale contingency …if you have
STRONG financial ability and are comfortable with carrying 2 homes, potentially
then you can make an offer without a property sale contingency.
4 -
Coordinate Timing Carefully
Timing is
key. Coordinate closing dates closely to avoid temporary housing. Communicate
with all parties involved—agents, lenders, and escrow companies—to ensure a
smooth transition.
5 - Prepare for the Unexpected
Despite
careful planning, be prepared for the unexpected. Delays may arise, so having a
backup plan, like temporary housing, can alleviate stress if timelines don't
align perfectly.
6 - Work with
Experienced Professionals
Engage with
experienced real estate professionals. Agents, mortgage brokers, and inspectors
can guide you through complexities, offering valuable advice based on market
dynamics.
7 - Stay
Organized and Proactive
Stay
organized and proactive. Maintain detailed records, address tasks promptly, and
be prepared to overcome potential obstacles. A streamlined process minimizes
the risk of overlooking crucial details.
8 - Stay
Flexible on Terms
Lastly, stay
flexible on terms. Openness to creative solutions, such as flexible closing
dates or terms, can facilitate a smoother transaction.
In summary,
with careful consideration, professional guidance, and strategic planning, you
can successfully navigate the simultaneous buying and selling of your home.
Happy home hunting!
Did you know we have a new physical therapist in
town who has the most handsome + adorable partner and they specialize in
Pediatrics?!
This week we are here at Saylor Physical Therapy
with Bethany Borkoski a Pediatric Physical Therapist and with her handsome
partner…. Chiver. Together they are an Animal Assisted Interventions
Team. Bethany and Chiver’s expertise is something new to the Aiken area.
1. We are a pediatric physical therapy
clinic.
We see kids of all ages to provide skilled intervention
for a variety of problems and diagnoses. We make therapy feel like play, to
ensure that our patients receive the maximum benefits.
2. Chiver is our clinic facility dog– this is
different from a therapy dog.
Therapy dogs are great at providing emotional
support with their volunteer handler, in an array of settings, following entry
level training. In contrast, a facility dog is a canine that is partnered with
a professional to work in a specific setting to help a variety of patients or
people reach their goals. Facility dogs know a wide range of skills or cues to
help their patients. Chiver had almost 2 years of extensive training and
temperament testing before he was partnered with me to work with my patients.
We are a team that works to implement therapy in a way that is fun and
motivating to our kids.
3. Chiver is so helpful with my patients because
he’s not only a companion in sessions, but an attention getter– and keeper!
When we are learning new skills, we must be
attentive and focused on the task to make a mental map- or gross motor plan–
that we can use to improve our efficiency and success with a new activity. If
we aren’t paying attention because we are stressed, distracted, upset, looking
for sensory input. etc. We can’t learn. Chiver helps my patients be at ease, as
well as keep them attentive to what they should be doing.
4. My goal is to treat every patient with a
holistic approach.
After 10 years working in Columbia at the
Children’s Hospital Outpatient Clinic, I know that there is so much more to my
patient’s success with therapy than what we do for the hour I see them. I am
intentional to collaborate with other therapists on the patient’s care team,
their doctors and specialists, the school, equipment
providers/orthotists/prosthetists, to make sure that everyone is on the same
page with the patient and family’s goals. As a team, we can do much more than
each of us alone.
Make sure to follow Saylor PT and Chiver the
Facility Dog on their social media pages for more!
