SWFL Realtors: Top Tips for Buyers When Purchasing a Septic System Listing

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Purchasing a new home can be overwhelming for a Southwest Florida home buyer, especially in today’s market. As a realtor you educate them throughout the process and make sure that they know exactly what they’re getting into. You guide them through inspections, setting realistic expectations, market conditions, and everything in between. As a realtor you […]

4 Tips for Realtors with Septic System Home Listings

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[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Southwest Florida is one of the best areas to be a real estate agent in. With so many visitors coming down for vacation every winter, you can always find new prospects to purchase to the reasonably priced homes in Southwest Florida. The quality of life and cost of […]

Tips for Homebuyers Considering a Home with a Septic System

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When you’re purchasing a new home, the last thing on your mind is how your waste will be processed. A septic system is a very natural way to process waste and when combined with a functional well is much more cost effective than city water and sewer. Here are a few tips for homebuyers considering homes with septic systems.

4 Reasons Not to Fear a Septic System When Purchasing a Home

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As we’ve outlined before, septic systems can mean self reliance, a greener (more sustainable) way of processing your wastewater and a much more cost effective option as compared to city sewer. Here are four reasons that we believe that home buyers shouldn’t fear a septic system when purchasing a home.

Point of Sale Septic Inspection Tips for Sellers

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Your septic system probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you’re trying to sell, but there are a few things you can do to help expedite your sale. A point of sale septic inspection may not be legally required, but doing your diligence may help your home stand out from others on the market.

Point of Sale Septic Inspections: What to Expect

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A septic contractor will be able to give you an honest and thorough assessment of your septic system and help you best understand what condition it is in. The septic professional will typically have a list of steps that he follows to ensure that your system is thoroughly inspected.

Homebuyers Beware: Why you Should do a Point of Sale Septic Inspection

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Despite the lack of existing requirements for point of sale septic tank inspections, a septic inspection is something you’ll want to be sure you get prior to making a final decision on a potential home for you and your family. While some lenders may require this inspection in order to finance your new home, some do not. Here are a few reasons that you’ll want to make sure you get a copy of a recent inspection or have your own done prior to purchasing a home: