Many home buyers are unfamiliar with the term Due Diligence when they set out to buy a home. What is the Due Diligence period in a real estate contract? It’s the negotiated amount of time for buyers to do inspections, quotes, etc. to make sure they want to buy the house. Typically lasting 10 -14 [...]
Don't Let Your Dream Home Become a Nightmare My client Amy recently went under contract on her dream home. Everything was fine until it wasn’t. The appraisal on the house she was buying came in $20,000 BELOW the contracted price. How could that be? The appraisal is a critical part of the purchase contract. The [...]
When you buy a home, there may be phrases or terms that you may not know. Today we’re going to talk about the due diligence period. Due diligence is a term every buyer needs to understand before signing a contract. Due diligence is the negotiated amount of time at the beginning of a sales contract [...]
When preparing to sell your home, the outside of your home is an important place to start. Create an inviting front entrance to attract buyers. A buyer will form an opinion about your home before they ever step inside, so it needs to look neat and attractive. Here are some easy tips to follow: Paint [...]
When selling your home, make the walls look good throughout your home. You may need to hire a handyman, or you can do-it-yourself. Either way, the investment will improve the appearance of your house and help you sell it faster! Tip: Putty over and paint any nail holes or other mishaps in the walls.
If you are trying to sell your home, you cannot overlook the importance of curb appeal. The exterior of a home can tell someone what they can expect on the inside. At the very least, the exterior will impact whether or not buyers even want to step inside. Therefore, if you want to sell your home [...]
The kitchen is the heart of a home, and the state of your kitchen can make the difference between a quick sale or having your home remain on the market for months. To enlarge the appearance of your kitchen, make the counters as empty as possible because you want to highlight how much counter space [...]
What is one of the best ways to prepare your house and make it sell fast? When getting your home ready to sell, the objective is to help prospective buyers visualize the space as their own. Start by removing any personal photos and decorate using neutral colors. Tip: Depersonalize bedrooms and decorate in a neutral [...]
Do You Know the Value of Your Home? The value of your home changes based on the homes that are bought and sold in your neighborhood. Here are some of the most important factors that influence your home’s value: Neighborhood Comps Location Home Size & Usable Space Age & Condition Updates & Upgrades The Local [...]
If you are selling your home, here's an easy way you can do to improve the overall impression made by your home to sell it faster. Tip: Lightly spray the house with air freshener so that it has a chance to diffuse before the buyer arrives.
