Today, almost all home buyers begin their search online, and many of then continue home shopping online right up until that in-person visit before making an offer. As a seller, then, you have to make your home look good – no, irresistible – in online listings. To do that, you don’t have to be a … Continued
Selling a house can be overwhelming and intimidating, as well as involving a long and complex process. That anxiety-producing process can be shortened by using an iBuyer. But is selling your house to an iBuyer really all that it’s made out to be? Is the convenience really worth it? Let’s find out. Let’s examine what … Continued
Buying a home is a BIG step, both financially and in how it will affect your lifestyle. You will, after all, more than likely be paying on that mortgage for the next 15 to 30 years. So you want to do everything you can – especially avoiding common buyer mistakes – to ensure you don’t … Continued
Moving is perhaps the most dreaded job anyone can think of. It’s overwhelming and a ton of work, and the simple fact of huge changes is utterly unwelcome. But as with any big task, moving can be made much less overwhelming and more manageable if tackled in an orderly, step-by-step fashion with a definite timeline. … Continued
We all know that closing costs are those fees paid by buyers and sellers at the end of a real estate transaction when everything is finalized, dotted lines are signed, and money changes hands. What many of us are not so clear about is what those costs are really for and who pays what. And … Continued
Negotiation strategies for homebuyers have always been a vital element of the home purchasing process. But today – with prices still increasing (though at a slower pace) and with inventory still lagging behind demand –negotiation strategies are even more important for buyers to get the best deal possible. Having a good local real estate agent … Continued
The coronavirus pandemic has altered almost every aspect of our society. That’s especially true of the way many businesses conduct business in many industries now, particularly the real estate industry. Agents are having to adapt to these new conditions, and that also means it’s a different game for both real estate buyers and sellers. Showings … Continued
Selling a house has never really been easy, but today it’s even tougher. With all the current economic uncertainty and selling challenges stemming from the pandemic, you have to do everything you can to make your listing stand out. But it can be done with a little creativity and some outside-box-thinking and marketing. So check … Continued
Although buying a new home is a big step, it can be the realization of a long-held dream and the beginning of a whole new life. But it can also be, and sometimes is, a big disappointment and/or a decision you regret for many years. Still, if you do the right first things first, buying … Continued
Both sellers and buyers want the same thing: to make their home worth more. Sellers want to increase their home’s value in order to sell at a higher price. And buyers want to increase the value of their big investment. But some of the recommended home improvement projects, such as a kitchen remodel, don’t yield … Continued
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