Staging The Home to Sell
One of the most effective ways to get more interest in your home and a higher sales price is by staging your home before putting it on the market. Yes, it’s a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t put a little effort into listing your home for sale. After all, your home is […]
Should You Waive Contingencies to Win In a Real Estate Bidding War?
If you’re trying to buy a house in today’s market, you know that you need to go to great lengths to get your offer considered. You’ll likely be competing against multiple offers, and sometimes the highest price isn’t enough. Many homebuyers are waiving contingencies that are built into the real estate purchase contract as a […]
The Top 5 Home Renovations Today’s Buyers Are Looking For
If you are planning to make upgrades to your home and it is likely you will still sell the home in the not-so-distant future, it might be a good idea to do so with your future buyers in mind. This could mean that you make a few choices that may not be your first but […]
The Scoop on SPUDS… and We’re Not Talking About Potatoes!
Have you ever heard an agent mention the “SPUDS” perhaps in a side conversation with another agent or maybe even in a conversation with you directly? You might have been a little confused at first and maybe even wondering why your agent is all of the sudden talking about potatoes. (kidding!) In the real estate […]
What To Expect in the 2022 Real Estate Market
Homes for sale in 2021 have flown off the market and sold faster than they ever have before. Not only did they sell faster, but they also sold for more money than we have ever seen. While this is excellent news for homeowners planning to sell, buyers have been left frustrated, and many decided to […]
4 Reasons Why Selling During the Holidays is Not a Bad Idea
A common misconception in the real estate world is that selling your home during the holidays is not a good idea. While it may be more of an inconvenience trying to plan showings, inspections, and everything else that goes along with selling a house around the holidays, it may end up being worthwhile to your […]
Buy Now or Buy Later? What is the Best Strategy for Frustrated Home Buyers?
2021 has been rough on home buyers. The year started with homes going under contract in a matter of hours after receiving dozens of offers. The increase in buyer demand drove the prices way up – over 2020’s home sales prices. Buyers were waiving contingencies and putting down cash well over the appraised value so […]
How Long Should You Live in a Home Before Selling?
Very few houses turn into “forever” homes. The fact is most people who buy find that their needs change over time, and eventually, they move on. The National Association of Realtors reports that the average homeowner remains in their house ten years before selling. The most common reasons for selling are a growing family, […]
What is the Sellers Net Sheet, and why should I care?
Selling a home has a lot of moving parts. Knowing how much money you’ll have in your pocket at the end of the transaction so you can plan your next move is important. But with so many fees, it can be challenging to know for sure what to expect. That’s where the seller’s net sheet […]
5 Decluttering Tips for Sellers
It is amazing how much one can accumulate over the years! If you plan to sell your home, you have likely started to research the first steps to take. One suggestion that comes up over and over is decluttering your home. Decluttering makes the home look nicer and even smell better since there are not […]