I study the market daily to see where it's headed. I call daily to find buyers for my listings and homes for my buyers. When I work with sellers, I always advise them on how to make their home as attractive as possible by following a home-selling to-do list. Recently I met with Sharon, who [...]
Who loves money? Everyone! Who gets money at a real estate closing? Maybe everyone! My clients Sarah and Terri were buying a home together. Mom Sarah was putting in the most money, and Terri would also live there and help with bills. Here we were at the closing table. The sellers of the home got [...]
Did you know as a buyer, you can choose your closing attorney in most cases? Did you know as a seller you can also choose? What? Yes, the closing attorney is a negotiated item on the contract. If a seller is contributing to closing costs, then they have some leverage with the choice. When a house [...]
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 [...]
A great way to boost your curb appeal is to keep up with your landscaping. When you’re selling your house, this is one of the first impressions potential buyers will get. A well-maintained and landscaped lawn is always inviting and gets more viewings. Increasing your home viewings also increases the chances of selling your house [...]
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 [...]
