The Stephen O’Hara Home: A “Smart” Move for Buyers and Sellers When Stephen O’Hara made his debut on Orange County’s real estate scene in 1976, he did so with a keen focus on enhancing the way sellers and buyers come together. The foresight Stephen exhibited in the industry along with the concepts he devised early on accomplish the near impossible – they bring peace of mind and confidence to both sides of the table in the sometimes stressful real estate process As one of the nation’s top real estate professionals, Stephen drew on his own experiences and expertise as the foundation for creating the one-of-a-kind, Stephen O’Hara Home. So, What Is A Stephen O’Hara Home? At the core of our philosophy is the fact that home sellers and buyers benefit when they know what to expect “upfront” instead of “at closing.” Simply stated, a Stephen O'Hara Home is the result of a typical resale home undergoing an intensive, 373-point inspection-which includes, but is not limited to, the physical condition of the home, a wood-destroying pest and organisms inspection (i.e termite, fungus, etc.), and a review of the preliminary title and HOA information. Important problem areas are identified, thereby allowing the home to be certified based on standards established by Stephen O’Hara. This is all done before the home is placed on the market and before a listing price is established on your home. Once certified, the home’s major systems-including (but not limited to) plumbing, electrical and appliances-are covered during the listing period to protect the seller for a covered breakdown. Once sold, the certified Stephen O'Hara Home is delivered to the buyer with a 12-month home protection plan. Again, no surprises! Certified Homes Are Seller-Friendly Unlike ordinary resale homes, a Stephen O’Hara Home is simply the highest quality resale home on the market-guaranteed. And, if you’re selling, that matters. Sellers enjoy the following benefits: More money – buyers are willing to offer more because they know they’re getting a quality home. “Inspect first, no surprises” – sellers will keep the money they expected in their pockets. Confidence and knowledge of your home’s condition give you and Stephen’s team the necessary conviction to ask for – and receive – top dollar for your home. Competitive edge – while your neighbors are trying to sell their standard used home in the typical way, you increase the chance of buyers competing for your certified Stephen O’Hara Home. After certification, your Stephen O’Hara Home comes with a guarantee that covers the cost of most repairs needed during the listing/marketing process as well as 12 months after the sale. By identifying and correcting the home’s problem areas before the sale, you can negotiate from a “position of strength.” A Better Investment For Buyers Buyers win with the satisfaction of knowing the home has passed a rigorous inspection and covered components are guaranteed for 12 months, free of charge. Each home has passed an intensive 373-point inspection by Stephen’s handpicked team. Covered in the inspection are all major systems including (but not limited to) plumbing, electrical, and wood-destroying organisms (termites and fungus). You can purchase a new home or a typical resale home, and take your chances. Or, you can buy a certified Stephen O’Hara Home and enjoy peace of mind Never A Compromise On Quality Remember, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. That’s why Stephen is so selective with the comprehensive details of his inspection and home protection plan. If an important system or appliance is not right, we want to know about it – plain and simple. So, remember, if you want to net more from your home, make it worth more. Make it a certified Stephen O’Hara Home. Peace Of Mind And Confidence – Priceless The bottom line: With a Stephen O’Hara Home, whether you’re a buyer or seller, you know we’ve minimized the surprises. That's priceless. Contact one of our team members today and get ready for a successful home sale or purchase tomorrow. terms and agreement