As a buyer if you are using a loan to buy a home, your lender will want an appraisal to be part of the process. If you are paying cash you may also want an appraisal just to be sure what the home is worth so you know if you have offered too much for the home. As a...
Everyone knows your home should look as good as possible when it comes time to sell. Unfortunately, it’s the hidden sights that could derail your sale just when you think you are home free. Most contracts today are contingent on home inspections. Buyers want to...
When you are selling your home, you want to make it stand out from the crowd as much as possible. Excellent pricing, cleaning, updating outdated features, staging and a solid marketing plan all help, but sometimes you might need an extra push. Seller incentives can...
We all believe our homes are amazing, that’s why we bought them right? So when it comes time to sell we think it will happen very quickly and we can move on. So if your home isn’t selling, it’s time to start looking at what the issue could be....
Divorce is a difficult decision and an even more difficult process. If you need to sell your home or are being forced to sell your home by the courts, there are a few things to keep in mind. Working Together Probably the most difficult thing to do while upset is...
Homeowners are always interested in their home value, but never moreso than when it comes time to sell. There are many different ways to determine the value of a home, but in the past most people have turned to their local Realtor and appraiser. These professionals...
There are many ways to determine how much a home is worth. Appraisers use 3 different theories, and real estate agents us a combination of these methods. Once you have a number that you believe your home is worth, then you have to determine what list price you will...
Selling your home comes with expenses. Repairs, staging, closing costs and of course Realtor commissions in a normal sale. In order to save money, some people try to sell their home on their own, known as for sale by owner, or use a flat rate listing Realtor to get...
Years of living in a home usually translates to years of accumulated possessions. Whether it’s been 3 years or 30, moving is the perfect time to consider getting rid of things. If you are downsizing, it may be paramount, but even if you are moving up in square...
It happens every year, sellers start taking their homes off the market around the end of October if it hasn’t already sold. Why? They believe the market slows down, they don’t want to deal with showings over the holidays because they will be so busy, and...
