Carol & Carl Rondinelli's (carolrondinelli) Blog

Do the following items:1. Do complete the pre-approval process.2. Do put your current home on the market so you can make a strong offer for the home you want.3. Do compare any home you are considering with similar homes that are either active or have sold recently.4. Do hire professional companie...

I know this is a subject you hear alot about, but it is so important to the buyer in a real estate transaction.  By doing this, you establish right up front the correct price range for your shopping.  When an agent helps pre-qualify you it's more guess work because they can't check your credit or...

Swimming pools are great fun!!  We had one for 15 years and it was total family entertainment!  You need to have a locked privacy fence for safety and some definite rules to go along with it, but it can be a source of joy and family bonding. The rules help to  keep the neighbor from coming over i...

As sellers, we invite a professional realtor to chat with us about marketing our home.  Many times a seller has an idea as to what list price they want on their home.  Sometimes they add in the price they paid for the finished basement or the price for the addition to their home.  Many times the ...

Now that spring is arriving landscaping comes to mind.  Landscaping is such an important part of marketing and selling your home.  When that buyer and buyer's agent drive up your landscaping is the first impression they have of your home.  Many items are either inexpensive to hire done or just ta...

You may start out browsing on the internet at homes, darting from one area of the metro to the other.  Eventually you'll narrow it down to what type home you want, what price range and possibly what end of town you desire.  Thanks to all those Realtors out there for providing you with the great i...