We all want the sale of our house to go smoothly. We know that somewhere between sticking that sign in the front yard and packing up the moving van, there are a lot of details that need to be handled. With these details comes stress, all bundled up in emotion. Selling a home means more […]
Selling Your Home During the Holidays
As the holidays fast approach, a question that is asked every year about this time is, “should I wait and try to sell my house after the holidays?” Homeowners looking to sell their home during this time of the year need to do a few things to set their home apart from all the others […]
Open Houses: How to Make the Most of the Visit
Open houses are a great opportunity for both the buyer and the seller. It gives the seller the chance to showcase their home and the buyer can view the home in all its glory. Buyers love to scope out potential homes. After all, open houses are really sales presentations. In order to have a successful […]
Why Now is a Great Time to Sell a House
Selling a house in this economy has its challenges. A seller must make a careful assessment of the pros and cons of their property before they put in on the market. One question that must be answered right from the start is establishing whether now is the best time of the year to sell. Generally, […]
Common Mistakes Made By A For-Sale-By-Owner
Selling a home may seem like a simple task, one that only entails a ‘for sale’ sign, a few flyers, and possibly posting the home on Craigslist, but there is much more involved than meets the eye. Real estate agents help countless people buy and sell homes, attend many hours of education, and develop systems, […]
Staging Your Home: 10 Things You Can Do
In today’s tough real estate market, you must do things to make your home stand out from the crowd. Home Staging has become a popular way to make your home stand out from the crowded listing inventory. When we hear the word “Staging”, we tend to automatically think that means we need someone else to […]
Renting Your Home: Problems to Consider
These days, when it’s tougher than ever to sell a house, homeowners are turning to renting as a way out. Renting may be a good option when you can’t sell, but not everybody is cut out to be a landlord. And while renting may seem like an easy short-term fix, it may not be a […]
We Buy Houses: Don’t Be Tempted By These Ads
Do you want to sell your home right away? Don’t be tempted by “We Buy Houses” or “Sell Your House in 9 days for Cash” ads, signs and billboards. Savvy real estate investors run these ads and put up posters looking for sellers under duress. These investors want to make the money you earned for […]
Pricing A Home To Sell – Making Smart Decisions In A Buyer’s Market
In the process of selling a home, the single most important item to address is pricing. Pricing a home has several factors which must be addressed in order for the outcome to result in successfully attracting a buyer. This is especially true due to the fact that most local markets are experiencing what is termed […]
Staging Your Property
Other than selecting the best price, staging your property is the most important thing you can do to ensure that your house sells for what it’s worth. Homebuyers today like to find good deals, and also want a property that is move-in ready. Sometimes, you will find people willing to purchase properties in distress if […]