Can’t Sell Your Home in a Seller’s Market?
It’s no secret that most of the country is experiencing a strong seller’s market. With more homebuyers than inventory, most sellers have been delighted to sell quickly and often with multiple offe...
Home Selling
Buyers and Sellers – Stay Focused on Your Goal
Buying or selling a home can be stressful, even in normal times. Right now, when the housing market is moving at a frenetic pace, both buyers and sellers are making quick decisions and are feeling extreme pressure. As the tension rises, it can ...
Can You Sell an Outdated House?
It seems that everywhere you turn there are companies who advertise buying ugly houses. These messages offer to quickly buy any house, regardless of the condition. The problem is that their offers are often significantly below market value. If ...
Understanding the Back-Up Offer
“When can I consider my home sold? This is one of the most common questions real estate agents are asked. While the laws vary in different states, generally the contract is binding once both parties sign the offer. At that time the closing pr...
Don’t Fall for These Real Estate Agent Myths
When it’s time to buy or sell a home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is who you’ll work with as your agent. That choice will have an impact on your entire experience and how smoothly it goes.
As you figure out who y...
Is Your House Priced Too High?
Every seller wants to get their house sold quickly, for as much money as they can, with as few headaches as possible. And chances are, you’re no different.
But did you know one of the biggest things that could jeopardize your success is ...
Help! My Home is Unique – How Do I Price it Right to Sell?
Most homes can be easily priced by looking at comparable properties in the area. A real estate agent will look at recent sales of similar homes as well as market trends – is it an accelerating market or a declining market? But for sellers who...
How To Get Designer Looks For Your Home On A Budget
Who doesn’t love to spend time browsing through home magazines? Every season there are new looks and trends. While some are easy to achieve with a little paint, others would require extensive redecorating and design. A trip to the mall with h...
Avoiding Sky-Rocketing Homeowners Insurance Rates
If you own a home, you know that you probably already maintain a homeowner’s insurance policy. Over the past few years, the cost of this insurance has soared. Wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters have caused insurance co...
Pricing Your Home for Sale When Everyone Else is Overpriced
The past few years have been exciting for home sellers. Not only were home prices historically high but buyers were well qualified and enjoying low interest rates. Today’s housing market is dramatically different in many areas of the country....
5 Commonly Overlooked Items to Address Before Listing Your Home for Sale
Selling your home is a significant step and one of large financial consequences. Of course, you want to maximize your profit to allow you to achieve your future goals. You are aware that you need to make sure the home is in good condition and h...