In today's real estate market, home sellers and real estate professionals in Portland, Oregon should take steps to avoid after-the-sale problems which are experienced statewide in the real estate industry, according to leading industry professionals.

Learning about a home and the area surounding the home, and disclosing all factors affecting a home can help reduce potential problems later.

Real estate professionals and home sellers should be aware of a neighborhood's zoning -- one of the factors which can affect a home's value in the future.

It is important to be informed about certain residential properties which can also be zoned for other uses such as commercial or multifamily housing. In a residential neighborhood for example, an adjacent lot which is later converted into an automobile body repair shop will most likely lower the value of surrounding single-family homes.

Other factors which can affect a Portland, Oregon home's value include nearby projects in the planning stages and environmental hazards. Real estate professionals and home owners should check with local officials about future projects such as a new freeway or re-routing of streets which can increase traffic and noise. Real estate professionals and sellers in Portland, Oregon should always disclose to the buyer this type of information about the area.

At the time a seller lists a home for sale in Portland, Oregon, the real estate professional should be thoroughly aware of its condition and any problems to avoid future surprises during negotiations or after the close of the sale.

Home inspection should be used in every transaction. A home inspection not only reveals defects in a home that can be addressed before closing the sale, but it can give buyers a comfort level, knowing what they're getting and reinforcing their decision to buy.

Most after sale problems arise from anger caused by resentment building up from smaller problems. Home warranties can help keep anger down, so if a larger problem occurs, the home buyer is more likely to call the seller and real estate professional to discuss the problem rather than file a complaint.

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