Jun 19, 2019 | Agent Advice, Listing Mistakes, Negotiations, Selling Tips
Anyone who has sold a home understands the challenge of pricing your home correctly. Nobody wants to “leave money on the table,” but on the other hand, nobody wants to have a house just sit on the market “because it’s overpriced.” You have to do your homework, work...
May 14, 2019 | Agent Advice, Listing Mistakes, Negotiations, Smart Home Buying
It’s home-buying season and the pace is fast and furious. Homes are moving rapidly, especially those priced at or below $300,000. If you want to have a winning offer, you need to look at how to get an advantage in competing with offers from other home seekers. Before...
Apr 15, 2019 | Agent Advice, Listing Mistakes, Negotiations
With rising home prices and fierce competition among buyers, appraisal shortfalls have become more common. An appraisal shortfall occurs when a property appraises below the agreed upon price in the contract. There are many reasons that shortfalls can occur. When this...
Mar 12, 2019 | Listing Mistakes, Negotiations, Selling Tips
Coming up with the “right” price to sell a home can be a challenge. Fair Market Price The “Fair Market Price” for a home is something that can be confusing to many consumers. Most of the valuations that a consumer sees are based on different formulas used for...
Feb 16, 2019 | Listing Mistakes, Selling Tips
It’s always a good idea to choose a Realtor® with whom you can work. Your agent can provide great advice and guidance on improving your home’s presentation. The following 10 steps are a way to get a good head start on preparing to sell your home. Welcome buyers Make...
Aug 15, 2018 | Listing Mistakes, Negotiations, Selling Tips, Smart Home Buying
It’s Complicated! When the real estate market is overheated – or slows up — many buyers and sellers figure that they can save money (or make more money) by “cutting out the middleman.” The truth is that transfer of real estate may LOOK simple, but can easily...
