Pittsburgh Real Estate Video Blog with Judi SAYHAY

Protect Your Future Home & Your Well-being with a Home Inspection

There are many great Pittsburgh area homes for sale. Click here to search Homes for Sale, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (412) 303-3600 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Why Buyers Need to be Present at Home Inspections

Occasionally one of my buyers in Wexford will tell me they don't want to do a home inspection. They think that the property looks pretty good and they just want to waive the inspection. This is not always the case.

As a realtor, I must explain to my clients that on the surface a home might look good, but a home inspector will reveal issues that could cost you thousands after closing. Some examples would be mold, broken furnaces, or issues with the foundation of the home.

My advice to my buyers in Wexford would be to hire a professional home inspector so you can address any issues with the home during the contingency period. In addition, you should write a short list of things that you want the inspector to take a close look at, and you should also have the seller's disclosure for review.

It is always recommended that the buyer be present for the inspection. This way you can ask the inspector any questions necessary and you will have more certainty over what is going on with your potential home. If you're not present when the inspection occurs you may feel left out of the picture, and you will probably have a lot of questions about the process. It's just better to be present for a home inspection.

If you need a good home inspector in the Wexford area, contact me and I could recommend one to you.

Also, if you have any questions about this topic, be sure to contact me via phone or email. I am always willing to sit down and discuss your situation with you. Also, be sure to contact me for all of your Wexford real estate needs.

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Monitor Your Home's Activity on the Market to Find a Perfect Selling Price

There are many great Pittsburgh area homes for sale. Click here to search Homes for Sale, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (412) 303-3600 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions

When to Reduce the Price of Your Home

First of all, in any market, your first 30 days will determine if you've priced your home correctly or not! Partner with your Realtor to keep track of the number of showings your home receives versus the feedback received from other agents and buyers. This is your best indicator to determine if you priced the home to sell or to sit.

If you have a lot of showings and not offers, or there are few showings, you need to jump on a “price reduction” quickly. Some sellers might believe that this time period is too short, but statistics will prove that the longer your home is on the market without an offer, chances are you are losing money.

Buyers are information-savvy due to the vast amounts of real estate information on the internet. Buyers today are better equipped to make smart decisions when moving forward to purchase a home. As a seller, you should never underestimate the knowledge of a buyer. You can't fool buyers by pricing your home higher than the current market values will allow!

I also suggest that you and your Realtor review the price of your home every 30-40 days to understand what is happening in the marketplace. Just like you balance your checkbook every month, you should be balancing the sale of your home monthly as well. This means reviewing the feedback on the home and adjusting the price accordingly.

Just remember the longer your home sits on the market, chances are you will lose lots of money. I can prove this point to any seller – so call me! You need to hit the market with an attractive price to sell quickly and for top dollar. If you have any questions about this topic, or would like to talk to me about accurate home pricing, then feel free to contact me. I can also help you with all of your real estate needs in the Surrounding Pittsburgh Areas. I would love to hear from you!

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Why choose Judi SAYHAY?

I’ve been in the real estate business for over 22 years and with Keller Williams Realty since 1996. Prior to real estate, I was involved designing call centers via automated computers operations and system, gas pipe line distribution operations and worked in provider services for one of the largest health care providers in Pittsburgh. Since joining the profession of real estate, I have earned the SSD designation and enjoy working in greater Pittsburgh North and Pittsburgh South areas.

Clients who have worked with my Team and I have been most pleased with our knowledge of all aspects of the real estate business, and our ability to make deals come together. We believe in providing superior customer service and educating our clients in the process of buying and selling a home. I am committed to hiring the best people to work with our clients, as well as continuous learning and education by being partners with some of the largest Master Mind groups in the world. Our work as your Realtor is not complete until each one of our clients know the facts, are educated and coached in making the best decision for them and are satisfied!

Our team of experienced Realtors is the key to our success. We have been fortunate to be able to attract great talent to our team. We have built our real estate operations through satisfied clients and referrals. Every year we assist approximately 100 families in finding their American dream and close approximately 12 million dollars in real estate. The truth is in the numbers!

Judi SAYHAY
Keller Williams Realty
11269 Perry Highway, Suite #300
Wexford, PA 15090
Phone: (412) 303-3600
SAYHAYTeam@gmail.com

Team SAYHAY Testimonials

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testimonials from happy clients

Colleen - “We were very impressed with her negotiation skills and how dedicated she was!"

Jill - “Judi and her team were always professional and she was just very knowledgeable in the field."

Jenny - “Team SAYHAY is really on top of their game and they’re just awesome!"

Judy - "Between the time we signed the contract and put it on the multi-list, it was sold within 48 hours. They had the pictures take on Monday, it was put on the website on by Tuesday, we had 2 people in Wednesday morning to look at it, and it was sold by Thursday morning. Judi was wonderful! During the process, I had gotten sick and she jumped right in and got everything straightened out for the closing, which I really appreciated! "

Judi - "Team SAYHAY sold my house relatively quickly so we had good results! I kind of had a nervous breakdown because we were moving 1,100 miles away and Judi was just very sweet and patient with me when she really didn’t have to be. Overall, I was just very happy with them! "

Pat - "She had sold 3 houses for me and they all sold very quickly. In fact, the last 2 sold to the first buyers that looked at them. Judi just has a way of attracting the right buyer and it’s the combination with pricing it right that makes it sell so quickly! Houses don’t sit on the market with Judi!"

Dan - "I got very positive results. Judi answered all of my questions, and she was always there for my needs. I had done a lot of research on the mortgage, and she took that information and got me a better deal! "

What our happy Pittsburgh clients have to say

"I had the pleasure of working with Judi during late 2010 and early 2011. Judi and her team were most helpful during what was my first time selling a house.

Judi listed, and subsequently sold, my 3 bedroom/2.5 bathroom townhome in Marshall Township (Wexford, PA) that earned me a handsome profit. At the same time, Judi also represented me though contract negotiations with a local custom home builder for construction of a 4 bedroom/2.5 bathroom home also in Marshall Township.

In selling my townhome, Judi scheduled multiple open houses, followed-up with attendees and prospective buyers, kept me informed throughout the process, and always returned my telephone calls and e-mails in a timely and efficient manner. Judi also attended the closing and ensured contract language was accurate and appropriate.

Judi also attended meetings between me and the local builder to ensure that I was receiving a quality home product at a fair and reasonable price. Judi's knowledge of the local builder and the local real estate environment were instrumental in helping me negotiate a very good deal on this contract that saved me thousands of dollars. Judi met me at the construction site several times for walkthroughs during the home's construction. Judi and I inspected the progress regularly to ensure the home was being built to the contract’s specifications so as to protect the integrity and quality of my investment.

In short, Judi exhibited a high level of professionalism and local real estate knowledge that would be helpful to any buyer or seller. As Judi represented me as both the seller of an existing home and the buyer of a new home, I can highly recommend Judi's services to any prospective seller and/or buyer."

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"Over the past 15+ years, Judy has helped me with relocation for a number of physicians and medical physicists recruited to the Pittsburgh area for positions at a healthcare system. She is outstanding in this capacity. She responds immediately to my requests for relocation assistance and goes above and beyond to make sure the clients needs are met - neighborhood, school district, economics, commute to hospital, size and style of home, etc. The feedback from the families she has worked with include "I have worked with realtors all over the country, and Judy is without doubt the best at helping me find my home". "Judy made this process enjoyable, and her knowledge of the area and of available properties made our search efficient and effective." Because of my experience with Judy, I asked her to assist my daughter and her family in a relocation back to the Pittsburgh area. My daughter found her home in one day based on Judy's attention to detail regarding her family's needs in a home. I will continue to consult with Judy for relocation needs for my family members or professionally."

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Protect Your Future Home & Your Well-being with a Home Inspection

Monitor Your Home's Activity on the Market to Find a Perfect Selling Price

When to Reduce the Price of Your Home