You thought long and hard about moving. You know it’s a stressful situation between preparing the house for viewing, packing and making the place available. Now that you’ve made the decision to move, it can’t happen fast enough. That is why you should do these six things to get your house ready for a sale … Continued
When it comes to selling a home, it’s hard to know who or what to believe with all misinformation, errors, and myths floating around out there. And well-meaning but misinformed family and friends don’t help matters either – a good reason to call on the expertise of real estate professionals. But to help you get … Continued
When the buyers market is hot, there are so many homes to choose from. Buyers feel they are in the power seat while sellers are working hard to make their home stand out as the most desirable. After all, the longer a home sits on the market, the staler the listing gets making it less desirable. Here … Continued
There is no question that a real estate agent does a lot. Before escrow, he is preparing buyers sheets or seller’s home checklists. Once a property goes into escrow, the real estate agent transitions into a detail machine overseeing contract negotiations, inspections, and disclosure reports. As the client, it is hard to pinpoint exactly what … Continued
If your listing isn’t generating any interest, then you have a big problem, and it’s usually not just that buyers are not interested. Typically, a lack of interest in your house is the result of poor marketing or inadequate property information – but it could be other things. And the worst thing about it is … Continued
Your first home – your starter home, which you scrimped and saved to buy – will always hold a special place in your heart. As with most things in life, though, there comes a time when you should move on and sell your starter home. But how do you know if that time is now? … Continued
Selling a home isn’t always as simple and easy as it seems on the face of it, especially in today’s digital selling environment. Selling today requires different marketing strategies, and you need to be prepared for the possibility of a long process. Because of the many potential challenges involved, you need to know what they … Continued
The coronavirus and COVID-19 have altered almost every aspect of our lives, from the business landscape to entertainment to schooling. And real estate and the housing market in Richmond have by no means come through unscathed. Real estate is still chugging along, of course, but there have been some changes – changes that both buyers … Continued
Creating a CMA, or comparative market analysis, is essential for pricing your home to sell. Far more important than what you want to ask for your home is what buyers are actually willing to pay in the local market. And that’s exactly what a CMA will help you determine, based primarily on what comparable homes … Continued
Want a great way to almost guarantee you will be able to increase your property value in Richmond? Consider buying in a community with an HOA. There’s typically a good deal of confusion surrounding HOAs. While HOAs offer some definite benefits, there are some drawbacks to take note of – especially for those first-time buyers … Continued
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