What to Know as a FSBO Seller in a Slowing Market
Selling your home For Sale By Owner (FSBO) might sound like a great way to save money—but in a slowing market, it’s a different ballgame. Here’s what you need to know before you put that sign in...
Home Selling
Are Bidding Wars Over? Here’s What’s Really Happening
Remember the days when houses were selling in hours, buyers were offering over asking price, and waiving every contingency just to win a home? Well… things are changing.
So, Are Bidding Wars Actually Over?
Not entirely—but they’ve cal...
Tips for Staging with Plants
Natural design elements have been on trend for the past few years. Sustainable wood, stone, and fabrics add simple beauty to spaces in all parts of the home. The color palette of these materials tends to be soft beiges, creams, and browns; love...
Pre-Listing Decluttering Tips for a Faster Sale
A clutter-free home sells faster and for a higher price. Follow these pre-listing decluttering tips:
1. Start with High-Impact Areas
Declutter kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways first, as they create the biggest first impressions.
2. Red...
Additional Criteria When Hiring a Listing Agent
Most sellers spend a long time considering whether they should sell their home. These same people who have considered all the financial and personal pros and cons of moving hire the first real estate agent they like. While certainly it’s impo...
Prepping an Empty House for Sale
You read that right. Should you “prep” an empty house? This is not about adding furniture or plants to a vacant home, but it’s about looking at the empty home and making it more appealing to buyers.
While data shows staged homes sell f...
What is a Kick-Out Clause
In a Sellers market, it is not uncommon for there to be multiple offers on a property. While this may seem like a great problem for sellers to face, how do they know that the buyer they choose can close on the home? Regardless of what market ...
Are Buyers Avoiding Your Listing? Strategies to Revive A Stale Listing
It may seem like every listing sells the first weekend these days, but as the market begins to slow down, more sellers are facing the dilemma of an aging listing. If your listing has been on the market for a while, buyers naturally assume that ...
5 Signs That You Should Take Your Home Off The Market
When you first list your home for sale, the goal is to see an offer or two from a highly qualified buyer quickly. Unfortunately, sometimes days and weeks go by without much interest. When this happens, it may be time to reevaluate the listing a...
Property Liens That Can Stop The Sale
One of the most common reasons for a home sale to fall through is the presence of property liens. Often the sellers are not even aware they have a lien on their home and the delay caused by having them removed can cause a qualified buyer to loo...
What Does Pending Sale Mean?
Buying a home is a process. Once a buyer writes an offer and has it accepted, the listing is placed in a state called “pending sale.” During this stage, the principals involved perform all the elements of the contract, and once complete, th...