Selling your home this spring? Here are a few tips to improve your chances of a sale. HomeGain.com recently surveyed nearly 1,000 real estate agents, asking them to identify the top 12 do-it-yourself home improvements that can help sell a home faster. Cleaning and de-cluttering ranked as highest return on investment, no doubt in part […]
85% of Recent Home Buyers See Their Home As a Good Investment
The National Association of REALTORS® just released their 2010 Survey of Home Buyers and Sellers which shows that people still look at home ownership as a good long-term investment and the typical seller is experiencing positive returns from home ownership. As expected, job security concerns were among the highest in eight years of sampling. A […]
Selling Your Home Amidst Competition
Although some may think it is too difficult to compete against all the foreclosures and short sales on the market, it can be done – if sellers are smart and savvy. Below are five tips every home seller should know. Price Point is the Key: Every real estate professional out there will attest that the […]
Reasons Why Your Home Isn’t Selling
Home not selling? Do you know why? You may not be able to grasp it fully, but here are some reasons why your home might not have sold and what you can do about it. You’re Overpriced There’s a buyer for every home! Have you heard this saying? Sure, there may be a buyer for […]
5 Reasons Not to Go FSBO
Here are 5 great reasons to hire a real estate agent to help you sell your home: 1) Market pricing: In a typical F.S.B.O. (For Sale By Owner), you are going to have trouble getting accurate figures on “sold” prices for the recently-sold homes in your area. An agent has access to all the final […]
Home Resale Fees Sparking Outrage Nationwide
You think the fees are bad when you bounce a check or check a bag at the airport? Well you have haven’t seen anything yet. What do you think about this resale fee when you sell your property? Crazy idea? Good idea? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Just click the comment link below and […]
How to Sell Your House
You’ve heard it said, the most important three things in real estate are “location, location, location.” That’s not entirely true if you’re trying to sell your home. Instead, the most important aspect when selling your home is PRICE. If you really want to know how to sell your home, the answer is short and simple: […]
When is the Right Time to Sell Your Home?
When is the Right Time to Sell Your Home? Everyone has always heard the saying, “sell high and buy low.” We hear that all the time, whether it’s selling a home, or buying a car. When it comes to selling your home, target to sell your home when the number of buyers are at a […]
Which is Better for Home Sellers?
Which is Better for Home Sellers? If you’re trying to sell your home, you may find yourself asking the question, “Which is better, lowering the price of the home, or offering to pay some closing costs?” In short, there is no right or wrong answer to that question, it’s just a matter of which strategy […]
1st Time Home Buyer and Home Seller Survey
1st Time Home Buyer and Home Seller Survey An recent independent survey of first-time home buyers and sellers revealed that more than 80 percent feel the current housing market is more affordable today than it was this time last year, despite the fact that 40 percent of all respondents are more worried about the economy […]