Tips for Real Estate Buyers & Sellers

Tips for a property purchase

Property corners may not be as they seem (not all are surveyed).
Property Transfer Disclosures (TDS) are required by law.
Wells average 150' to 250' in depth. The cost to drill a well is approximately $12 per foot (drilling only).
GPM stands for "gallons per minute" of water produced by a well. Anything under 5GPM requires a holding tank, per County regulations.
Coloma is where gold in California was discovered. You can still pan for gold and find it.
You should get a perc and mantle test for a septic system on bare land. Average septic system costs between $5,000 and $7,000.
You can live in a mobile on your property while you build (some restrictions). You may also be able to live permanently in a mobile home.
Power is not always available from the closest pole. Temporary power is sometimes available while you build (at a cost).
Mineral rights do not come with all property.
The South Fork of the American River is rated as one of the best white water rafting rivers in the western United States.
You can get to most of Sacramento from the foothills in less than an hour.
The Seller almost always pays the realtor's commission.
The majority of all real estate is handled by a realtor.
You can protect yourself and your deposit in your offer.