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.
When you decide to sell your home yourself, you’re taking on the job normally handled by an agent. Your first task, a crucial one, is setting the asking price. Price it too high and your home could languish on the market, causing buyers to wonder what’s wrong with it and forcing you to backtrack on… Read more »
Pulling up stakes and moving is stressful. Add kids to the mix, and your stress levels may be off the charts. Look at it from a child’s point of view. You’re asking them to leave their home, their schools and their friends. Pave the way for an easy transition by following these four tips. Preparation… Read more »
Your family is moving to a new home. It’s an exciting and stressful time for everyone — including your pets. Here are four tips to help your pets survive the ups and downs of moving day. Visit the vet. Before you move, take your pet for a veterinarian visit. Make sure your pet is up… Read more »
You’ve decided to hold an open house to help sell your home. Think of it as your chance to showcase it. Here are several crucial steps to take in preparation for the big day. Acquire the buyer’s perspective. Set aside your emotional attachment to your home and think about it as a potential buyer will… Read more »
It’s time to showcase your home with an open house. Your to-do list may be long, but the most basic of all is to clean it until it shines. Nothing is more fundamental to selling your house than to have it sparkling clean. Here are the basics. Consider hiring a professional. You may want to… Read more »
Recent home sales in your neighborhood are a good predictor of the price your home might fetch, but your neighbors — good and bad — are also likely to play a major role. Here are four examples of how the neighbors and the area surrounding your neighborhood may help or hurt your home’s value. Neatness… Read more »
Putting out a “For Sale By Owner” sign is tempting. You certainly cannot be blamed for wondering if you could do it all yourself. It’s not impossible, but it may be a bigger job than you realize. Before taking it on, here are six issues to seriously consider. Agents are home-marketing specialists First and foremost,… Read more »
The complexities of selling a home can be daunting. You don’t have the time or inclination to sell it yourself so what should you expect when hiring an agent to list and sell your home? A specific plan. The agent representing you should put together a detailed plan for marketing your home for the best… Read more »
When buying or selling a home, most people look into hiring a professional. But what type of professional is best? Agent? Broker? REALTOR®? You may have used the terms interchangeably, but there are significant differences. Here’s what you need to know about each type of real estate pro. The real estate agent is the entry-level… Read more »
Congratulations! You have a contract on your house, at or near your asking price, and your buyer is in the midst of the mortgage approval process. The deal is not totally closed, however, until a few important milestones are met. One of the most crucial is that your home appraise high enough to meet the… Read more »
The Multiple Listing Service, or MLS as it is known in the real estate world, is the No. 1 source of listing information on homes for sale in the United States. Whether buying or selling, the MLS plays a big role in the marketing and sales of homes across the country. What exactly is the… Read more »
It goes without saying that you want your home to shine when prospective buyers view your home. Yet you’d be surprised how many sellers skimp on this important step in the home-selling process. Here are six keys to unlocking maximum appeal. Clean house inside and out. Not only should the regular mopping and dusting be… Read more »
One of the most anxiety producing aspects of selling a home is when the buyer sends the home inspector. As the seller, you don’t want your buyer to get cold feet over the inspection report. Although such nervousness is normal, a little knowledge and preparation will go a long way toward a successful outcome. Fix… Read more »
Before taking the leap to sell your home yourself, it’s a good idea to spend some time educating yourself on each aspect of the real estate selling process. Consider Everything that an Agent Does The real estate agent performs many jobs: researching the value of your home, listing your home on the Multiple Listing Service,… Read more »
