selling your house: Do Plants Help Sell a Home? - 05/23/22 07:19 AM
When you’re looking to sell your house, there are a lot of little things that you can do to increase the likelihood that some prospective buyer is going to make an offer. Many of the tips you’ll find to improve your home’s appeal focus on things inside the house, ranging from paint colors to furniture and a variety of other little tweaks. There is something else that you can do to improve the appeal of your home that’s often overlooked, though: add some plants.
A lot of people don’t put much thought into the plants around their home when prepping for a … (2 comments)

selling your house: Thinking About Selling Your Home in This Spring Market? - 04/04/22 03:14 AM
 
 
If you’re thinking of selling your house this year, timing is crucial. After all, you’ll want to balance getting the most out of the sale of your current home and making the best investment when you buy your next one.
If that’s the case, you should know – you may be able to get the best of both worlds today. Here are four reasons why this spring may be your golden window of opportunity.
 
 
 1. The Number of Homes on the Market Is Still LowToday’s limited supply of houses for sale is putting sellers in the driver’s seat. There are far more buyers in the market today than there are homes … (1 comments)

selling your house: What Would Make You Sell Your House? - 05/01/19 04:35 AM
There are many reasons why a homeowner decides to sell their house and move. The latest Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors asked recent home sellers to share their reason for moving.
The younger the respondents, the more likely their top response centered around needing a larger home (ages 29 to 53). Relocating for a job was the top reason for those ages 54 to 63 and the second most popular response for those under 53. The chart below shows the breakdown for these two reasons.

For homeowners over the age of 64, wanting to be closer to friends and family … (0 comments)

selling your house: Don't Take Risks, Consult a Realtor® - 01/17/17 03:30 AM
 
Buying and selling homes is difficult. Trying to navigate the process alone is risky. Too often, people try to act as their own real estate professional, but in the end, find it was not worth the risk.  Here's why:
For Buyers
Realtors® can provide pricing information that is otherwise difficult and confusing to find with a simple internet search.
Working with a real estate professional adds a level of diplomacy to what can be an emotional experience. When you get into the negotiating process, emotions can run high. Words can be exchanged and decisions made that may later be regretted. Realtors® serve as the go-between communicator, who … (0 comments)

selling your house: 9 simple tips for selling your house - 05/20/13 09:12 PM
You don't need to invest tons of money in renovation and remodeling to sell your home. With a bit of time, energy and a few minor changes, you can give your house mass-market appeal. We identified nine cheap (and simple) tips for selling your house that might reduce the haggling, as well.
    1. Less is more. Before potential buyers knock on the door, give your home some TLC. Aside from dusting and cleaning every surface, get rid of all unnecessary items. Although potential buyers are aware your house is being lived in, you want them to imagine that it's already … (0 comments)

 
Christopher Pataki, Hockessin Delaware Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Christopher Pataki

Hockessin Delaware Real Estate

Hockessin, DE

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