Real estate agents routinely get bashed by buyers and sellers for being too pushy, not pushy enough, out for themselves and the almighty dollar. In fact, often consumers will equate real estate agents with the persona of the car salesman. You know, the guy who dresses a little too nice and talks a little too fast...all the while pushing you toward something you might not be able to afford or even like.
Though a Maui short sale sounds like an investor's dream, it may not be the right choice for all buyers. Before you make the commitment to purchase one, you need to decide what you intend to use your Wailea, Makena, Kihei/ South Maui real estate for - primary residence, second home, vacation home, retirement home or investment rental property?
Buying your first million-dollar home is a big step. Sure, you have owned a home or two in the past, but now it is time to take that leap into the land of the living. How should you approach the search for your new home? Where do you want to live? What kind of amenities do you want? There are so many questions to ask yourself and your Realtor.
Many people are getting out of their house for some reason or another. Either because funds are getting tight or people are downsizing. More recently we have seen an increase for reason of foreclosure. Now that might be the best time to buy a home.