Steven Dove - Broker/ABR/GRI/CRS/RECS/e-PRO
- 19+ Years in the Residential Design, Landscape and Building Industries
- Resident of Springfield for over 30 years
- Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Kansas State University
- Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
- Over 182 satisfied clients and growing!
Affiliations:
ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative
GRI - Graduate of the REALTORS Institute
CRS - Certified Residential Specialist
RECS - Real Estate Cyber Specialist
e-PRO - Certified Internet Professional
Member of the Council of Residential Specialists
Member of the Real Estate Buyers Agency Council
Member of the Luxury Home Sales Specialists
Awards:
"Fifteen under 15" Awarded to Fifteen Businesses with less than 15 employees for "Excellence in Business - voted on by their peers". Out of 6000+ businesses. - Springfield Business Journal
Awarded Readers Choice for "BEST REALTOR" in Springfield - Illinois Magazine
Presented the "Forty under 40" award for professionalism and success in their chosen profession from the Springfield - Business Journal
Community Involvement:
Board of Directors - Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee - C.A.A.R.
Charter member of the Capital Area Development Association
Project Manager for the Horizon Homes Corporation
Membership Chairman for the Sangamo Club
Member of International Rotary Chapter # 83 - Springfield, IL
Member of American Business Club - AMBUCS
Member of the Roman Cultural Society - RCS
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Disclosure Laws >Read the Fine Print
Many states require the seller of a home to fill out a real estate disclosure statement when transferring the title. The disclosure is designed to reveal any material defects in the home to the new owner. When buying a home, take the time to read the fine print of the disclosure form.
Look for a section that asks the seller to indicate the material defects that exist in the home's major systems. Most forms will specify interior and exterior walls, ceilings, roof, insulation, windows, fences, driveway, sidewalks, floors, doors, foundation, and the electrical and plumbing systems. As the buyer you will want to know of defects in any of these areas.
Sellers are required to note the presence of environmental hazards or zoning violations. They must disclose if there are any encroachments or easements, or walls or fences shared with adjoining landowners. Room additions or repairs made without the necessary permits or not in compliance with building codes must be noted. Sellers must disclose citations or lawsuits against the property. If any such conditions appear on the disclosure form, consult with your real estate agent immediately regarding how to proceed with negotiation.
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What real estate board game became the best-selling game in America just one year after it was created?
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Charles B. Darrow invented Monopoly in 1934, to cheer himself up while unemployed during the Great Depression. Monopoly is now the most popular board game in the world and has sold over 200 million copies. |
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