The real estate market and all the things involved in selling a home can seem complicated, and it can be very hard to know which tips to trust. While there's plenty of great advice to go around from many knowledgeable sources, here are some of the best tips from home sellers who have made a successful sale. Research Your Local Agents When considering an agent that will meet your home-selling needs, it can be tempting to go with someone familiar or recommended through a friend who seems like a safe bet. However, it's important to do some of your own research. Create a … (5 comments)
selling a home: Home Buying: Repair Requests After A Home Inspection
- 07/26/18 11:22 AM
The perfect home has been found, the one in the right neighborhood with the right amount of bedrooms and bathrooms. The home inspection is complete, but a few issues have been found. At this point, a home buyer has decisions to make. What Repair Requests Can Be Made After a Home Inspection? Structural defects found during a home inspection are the responsibility of the seller and must be fixed. In addition, Realtor.com states that the following must also be repaired by the seller: Water penetration such as mold or wet basement/crawlspace Any code and safety violations like unstable decking or missing handrails Cosmetic … (1 comments)
selling a home: Five Reasons Why Spring Is The Perfect Time To Sell
- 05/01/18 01:53 PM
Spring is many people's favorite season of the year. Obviously, there are many valid reasons why this is so. One of the best things about spring is that it is an ideal time to sell your home. If you have considered putting your home on the market any time in the next year or so, check out these five reasons which make spring the ideal time. Buyers are searching - A huge majority of home buyers want to move during summer. Many families have school or work vacations that make the moving process a little easier during this time. If you … (2 comments)
selling a home: 6 Money Making Tips For The First Time Home Seller
- 04/10/18 08:17 AM
Today's homebuyers can have specific ideas and personal preferences that influence their decision on what attracts them to a particular property. While some prefer a fixer-upper, many desire a home that’s as close to turn-key as possible. First time home sellers may help expedite the process with these six home selling tips. Determine Right Listing Price A home priced competitively in its market typically sells faster. Professional REALTORS® know the area and look at comparative listings to help determine the right listing price. First time home sellers often think their home should list higher, and this can turn away buyers. Trust a real estate … (4 comments)
selling a home: Buying a New Home? Make Your Move Easier With These 3 Purging Tips
- 12/04/17 01:57 PM
Are you thinking about buying a new house? While the prospect of a new home is undoubtedly exciting, you may be dreading the thought at having to pack everything up and move. In today's blog post we will explore three tips for purging old, unwanted or forgotten items before making a move into a new home. Sort Everything That You Don't Need The first step you will want to take is to sort everything in your home. Many families go through the house, room-by-room, separating their must-have items from everything else. At first, this process is quick as there are many items … (1 comments)
selling a home: Negotiating a Counter-Offer That Won't Scare Away Home Buyers
- 05/09/17 07:35 AM
If you've recently put your home up for sale, one of the most exciting parts of the selling process is getting an offer. However, all is not said and done once you've received an offer, as you'll probably want to negotiate a better price. If you're wondering how you can counter without losing a potential buyer, here are some tips when the time comes to negotiate. Lower Your Price (A Little) As a seller, it's important to believe in the price you've put your home on the market for, but lowering your asking price after getting an offer will tell the potential … (1 comments)
selling a home: Spring Is Real Estate's 'Rush Hour' -- Here's How to Prepare
- 03/24/17 10:25 AM
The most popular time of year to buy a home is in the spring. This means that if you're preparing yourself for getting into the real estate market, you may be experiencing a time crunch. If you're ready to put your home up for sale in time to take advantage of the season, here are few things you'll want to think about. Have You Cleaned Up And De-cluttered? Spring is not only an optimal time to put your home up for sale, it's also an ideal time for spring-cleaning! Instead of leaving all of the de-cluttering to the time when you know … (3 comments)
selling a home: 5 Things You Should Do Now Before Selling Your Home
- 02/23/17 09:07 AM
It's often so exciting to think of buying a new home that homeowners forget about the sale. But there are a lot of details involved in putting a home on the market. Whether you're just considering selling or you're ready to put your home up, here are some things you might not know about the process. Marketing Strategy Is Important The days of putting a sign on the front yard and waiting for buyers are gone. It's important to have a strategy that will successfully highlight your house. Whether you decide to make a website, use social media or invest in a … (2 comments)
selling a home: Winter Home Staging Tips That Appeal To The Senses
- 02/07/17 08:48 AM
The cold harsh reality of winter has settled in. And it can be hard to achieve a successful home sale at this time of the year too. But here are some staging tips that might engage potential buyers so you won't have to wait much longer for an offer. Add Accents To Your Neutrals It's often the case that a home with neutral colors will show better because potential buyers can envision themselves in it. But there are ways to dress up neutral tones that will add spark. Instead of leaving your place too ho-hum, try punching up the color palette with … (3 comments)
selling a home: Selling Your Home? 5 Key Questions to Ask
- 02/03/17 01:53 PM
Selling a home, especially one with sentimental value, is never an easy decision to make. There are many factors that go into determining if the home is ready to be listed and if the seller is actually ready to part with it. Answering some simple questions can go a long way to help you decide whether or not it's time to sell. How Much Work Does The Home Require? Some houses and condos are ready to hit the market immediately, but others have serious problems that would need to be disclosed to interested parties. It may not be wise to try and … (6 comments)
selling a home: Curb Appeal: How To Boost With Inexpensive Upgrades
- 09/23/16 02:57 AM
Curb appeal is the first impression that your home will have on potential buyers, so it's important to make it a good one. Try these simple budget upgrades to give your home the "WOW" factor that buyers are looking for! Crystal Clean As simple as it sounds, it is extremely important to make sure that your house is nice and clean on the outside. This is overlooked by sellers more than you'd think as they become so focused on perfecting the inside of their home that they forget about the exterior! Dirt streaks running down stucco or siding give the impression that … (0 comments)
selling a home: Six Key Questions To Ask When Hiring A Real Estate Agent
- 09/01/14 09:17 AM
The work of a real estate agent can make or break how a prospective buyer feels about the property. Now that it's time to sell your home, you want to find the right agent to market it. How do you find someone you can trust who will make you feel confident they can sell your home quickly for the best price possible? Here are the questions you should be asking.
Are They Licensed? This one is the easy one. You should be working with a member of the National Association of Realtors®. It is also important that you check whether … (0 comments)
selling a home: Three Key Tips for Assessing The Value Of Your Home
- 07/16/14 07:27 AM
If you're thinking about putting the house on the market, or are simply curious about its value in the current economic atmosphere, it's essential to get an honest assessment. An overly inflated figure won't hold up and will only turn potential buyers away. It's best to get a fair assessment in order to ask a reasonable price or avoid over-extending oneself when it comes to taking out a home equity loan. Consider these three key tips:
Identify Positive Features About The Home And Property When seeking an appraisal for a home, it's important to look at the big picture. While … (1 comments)
selling a home: Giving and Getting: Why Home Sale Terms Are Far More Important Than Price Paid
- 07/02/14 07:49 AM
One of the most significant factors home buyers and sellers focus on when buying real estate is the negotiated sales price in the purchase contract. While the sales price is undeniably important, the reality is that other terms in the sales contract may have more far-reaching and significant effects on the transaction. In fact, with a closer look at some of the most important terms, you will see why you and your agent should actively negotiate for improved terms rather than a lower sales price.
Closing Costs Some buyers and sellers will haggle over a few thousand dollars in the … (1 comments)
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