If you’re selling a house, this is the place to be. Whether you’re interested in the details of staging or marketing your home, accepting a purchase offer, preparing for closing or even in relocation, we’ve got the information you need right here to get the most out of selling your home.
Today’s higher mortgage interest rates have many homeowners hesitant to sell their houses and buy new ones. But the skyrocketing home prices of recent years mean that many of those owners are sitting on substantial home equity. Here’s how that equity can soften the blow of higher interest rates. Two factors increasing home equity Your… Read more »
You must disclose certain material facts about your home that you are aware of when selling it. Not informing the eventual buyer of these matters can lead to litigation and financial penalties if the undisclosed information leads to problems later. Here is a list of situations you must reveal. Honesty is the best policy. So,… Read more »
Whether you’re locked out of your house or vehicle or need to change the locks on your new home, a good locksmith is an invaluable resource. Here are a few tips on what to look for when hiring a pro. In most states, a locksmith must be licensed. Usually, states require the license number to… Read more »
Moving is much more than packing boxes, hiring a mover or renting a truck. Here is a checklist of “must-do” tasks to ensure a smooth move. At least one week before the move File a new address notification with the U.S. Postal Service. Everything will forward to your new address for one year, except magazines… Read more »
If you’re remodeling your kitchen or clearing out your basement and attic in preparation for a move, you’ll likely generate more trash than your standard weekly pickup can handle. Renting a roll-off dumpster may be the perfect solution for your disposal needs. Here’s what you need to know about renting a dumpster. Dumpster basics The… Read more »
It generally isn’t financially wise to undertake major renovations just to sell your house, but repairs are another story. Most buyers don’t want a “fixer-upper,” and you’ll sell faster if you’ve already undertaken the fixes. Yet your budget for preparing your house for sale probably isn’t unlimited. So what are the most important items to… Read more »
Who buys a castle, or an old church converted to a house, or a century-old home with architecture unique to its era and region? You may have, but now you’re ready to move on. If you’re selling a one-of-a-kind house, conventional sales techniques won’t do. Instead, you’ll need marketing as unique as the property itself…. Read more »
Your homeowner’s insurance covers damages to your home from specific perils and certain expenses of visitors who get hurt at your house. But that’s only if you’re living there. If you move out and put your vacant home on the market, it is generally no longer insured unless you take action to keep your coverage…. Read more »
While stopped at an intersection, you’ve probably seen signs advertising “we pay cash for houses.” You also may have heard radio ads for iBuyer companies, which will buy your home online. Both of these buyers offer sellers a quick sale, but are they legitimate? And how do they compare to each other? “Cash for Houses”… Read more »
When selling your home, you might consider a discount brokerage firm to save money on commissions. Using a discount firm can save you lots of money, but discount brokers typically don’t provide the same level of service as a traditional real estate agent and could cost you money in the long run. Consider the costs… Read more »
Across the country, a shortage of houses for sale coupled with strong demand has led to homes selling mere days after going on the market. Often these houses receive multiple offers and sell well over the asking price. If you must sell your existing house before you can buy, you risk losing the house you… Read more »
Home sales in many parts of the country are red hot. With houses selling so briskly, is it worth the money to remodel a kitchen or bath to make yours more appealing to sellers? Houses are flying off the market Across the United States, demand for homes is strong and the supply is small. The… Read more »
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused seismic changes in American workspaces, with large numbers of employees now working from home. As remote work becomes mainstream, now is a great time to highlight your home’s available work-from-home space when you’re selling. Moving work from offices to home As Covid-19 cases began to proliferate in March and April… Read more »
When you sell your home, you may be subtracting the amount you owe on your mortgage from the sales price and counting the difference as the cash you’ll make from the deal. But it’s not quite that simple. Both the seller and buyer must pay certain closing costs from the sales proceeds. What the seller… Read more »
Having clear title to a property is a crucial part of any transaction between buyers and sellers. What does it mean to have clear title, and why is it important? Definition of clear title A clear title in real estate means that the owner has unrestricted ownership of a property. The property is not subject… Read more »
If you sell real property, you can avoid or reduce your capital gains tax by structuring the deal as an installment sale. Here’s how it works. What is a real estate installment sale? In a traditional property sale, the seller receives all of its gains in one lump sum at closing. Any amount of gain… Read more »
You can spruce up your home to perfection before you put it on the market, but problems on your neighbor’s property could still make selling your house difficult. Here are six ways your neighbor can sabotage your home sale, as well as some suggestions for resolving such situations. Be a good neighbor yourself Keep in… Read more »
Selling a home with an agent requires you to sign a contract that includes terms that may be foreign to you. Here’s our guide to help you understand the details of listing agreements. The seller listing contract Agreements between sellers and the real estate agents they hire to list and sell their homes vary in… Read more »
The question of pest inspections often arises during the process of selling a house. Is a pest inspection a regular part of an overall home inspection? Who pays — the buyer or seller? If problems are found, who pays for the treatment? Read on for answers to your questions about pest inspections. Home inspection versus… Read more »
Moving is stressful and exhausting. The last thing you need is a shady mover that plays games with the price and mishandles your goods. While most movers are professionals that provide good service, there are some bad actors in the business that take customers and their goods for a ride. Here’s how to protect your… Read more »
