Carol & Carl Rondinelli's (carolrondinelli) Blog

When making an offer on a home, be sure to include the contingency that the Buyer may obtain an insurance bid to Buyer's satisfaction.  In the event the property has been "rated" by an insurance carrier or the Buyer feels that the premium is excessive - buyer may cancel the contract and the earne...

(On how to really help us sell their property)  There are several things that can be done that really help your Real Estate Agent in the marketing and selling of your home.  Here are a few minor items that become very important in the long run.1. Tidy up the grounds, porches, and garage.  2. Keep...

When staging a home, it can be a matter of decluttering and moving a few pieces of furniture out so the perspective buyers can mentally visualize where their furniture will go.  We actually live in a house one way and sell a house another way - - we should try to make the decorating on the sparse...

By having your home inspected before you sell it, you can save thousands of dollars and a lot of time in negotiation.  Simply have the inspections done now, then make any necessary repairs to items found in the report before you go under contract. This allows the buyer to see the repairs have alr...

A few months ago I compiled a "MENU OF SERVICES" that I have since shared with many of the agents in my office.  I've discovered that  Sellers really like to have a choice!  There are three columns in the menu; one being the DISCOUNT MOVE, the NORMAL MOVE and the SMART MOVE.  You receive differen...