Sometimes, life happens. Maybe you’ve been hired at a new company across state. Or a sudden change in your family requires you to take in a relative and you need extra space pronto. Perhaps you’re retiring early so you need to downsize. Whatever the case may be, you need to sell your home during the […]
Category Archives: Homeowner Tips
How to Sell Your Home During Back-to-School Season: A Complete Guide
As summer draws to a close, so dawns every parent’s favorite season: the beginning of another school year. This time of year can be hectic for every parent, but it may become especially overwhelming if you’re also trying to sell your home. Don’t worry, though! We’re here to help. We’ve come up with a bonafide […]
3 Over-the-Top Home Improvement Projects that Just Aren’t Worth It
If you’re planning on selling your home within the next year or so, you’ve probably already started thinking about the best ways to increase its value. But if you’re not an experienced home flipper or contractor, it can be tricky to know which projects are worth it and which simply aren’t. To save you time […]
Inspection Protection!
You’ve found the home of your dreams, and you’re preparing to make your offer. As you consider price and terms, be sure to include one of the most critical components of the offer – a home inspection contingency. The contract should clearly identify how any reported habitability problems will be rectified. Habitability means you cannot […]
Buy With Confidence
You’ve found the perfect home. You’re excited and ready to make a written offer to purchase, but how can you be sure there are no structural defects or unseen items requiring repair or replacement? You’ll address your concerns in the inspection addendum that accompanies the written purchase offer. These documents govern the buying process, inspection […]
Don’t Hesitate to Negotiate
What’s the most important goal behind an Offer To Purchase? Agreement! How do buyers and sellers achieve that goal? Negotiation! And yet the term “negotiation” often sends people running for the door, because they believe that negotiation is simply another word for conflict. Not true! Negotiation is a golden opportunity for everyone involved to get […]
Timing is Everything
How long does it take to sell a home? Is thirty days reasonable? Will it take ninety days, six months – even a year? In fact, the “market” determines the time required to attract a buyer. The “market” is simply the buying activity presently occurring in this area. It includes factors such as how many […]
Opportunity In Any Market
Whether the market is up or down (and particularly if it’s down), buying a “fixer-upper” and updating it can prove to be a profitable venture. As with any real estate investment, however, it’s wise to enter with eyes wide open. Knowledge and caution will help you avoid common pitfalls. The ideal candidate for such a […]
Don’t Go It Alone
Consider the sale of your home “by owner?” That may seem logical when there is strong sales activity in the real estate market, but wait a minute! First, consider your reasons and their consequences. Some”by Owners” believe they can perform the same functions as a real estate professional, eliminating the need for representation. They soon learn […]
Staging Shortcuts That Sabotage Your Home Sale
Home staging is a major player in a home sale. How your home looks, feels, and even smells can influence buyers’ decisions, so it’s important to present your home in the best light. Cleaning, decluttering, and rearranging furniture are essential to preparing your home for showings, but it can be tempting to take a few […]