selling a home: Should You Offer A Bonus When Selling A Home?
- 05/09/17 08:42 AM
Sometimes people wonder whether offering a bonus to the buyer's agent will help their home sell faster or for more money. Good question. Even real estate agents are divided about it. Some say no. Some say yes. Ultimately, it's your decision as a homeowner. So here's a list of pros and cons for you to think about before you make the decision. The ProsLet's be honest, offering a bonus to the buyer's agent is meant to incentivize the agent to sell your house. It's basically playing on the desire of a real estate agent to make more money than they would make … (3 comments)
selling a home: Why You Shouldn’t Let A Website Tell You Your Home’s Value
- 04/03/17 07:06 AM
Picture this... There's an inexperienced real estate agent in your town. He hasn't sold any homes yet. He wants to drum up some business. So, he climbs up onto your roof and paints what he estimates to be the value of your home. He feels like this could be a win-win: YOU get to know the value of your house, so he was helpful to you, without even having to meet with him... ... and HE gets to show you how that he knows his stuff. Hopefully you'll turn to him for help once you want to sell your home. But … (5 comments)
selling a home: What Do Tootsie Rolls Have To Do With Real Estate?
- 03/02/17 09:42 AM
Back in the day on the Bozo The Clown Show, he'd have this huge bucket of prizes. If you were a contestant on the show and you won, you got the whole bucket. And it was filled with some really awesome toys. But if you didn't win, he gave you a giant Tootsie Roll. It was practically as big as the children receiving it. Anyhow, nobody liked or wanted the giant Tootsie Roll. First of all, it wasn't the grand prize bucket full of awesomeness. Second of all...a giant Tootsie Roll?! Let's leave it at that... What's that got to do with … (2 comments)
selling a home: An Open Letter from an Agent to Anyone Considering Selling Their Home
- 02/28/17 07:34 AM
So you're thinking about selling your home? I realize you didn't arrive at this decision lightly, and that you might be nervous or scared. There are so many things that are probably going through your head right now. I'd like to help you by offering some advice, and hopefully putting your mind at ease. First, do some research.It's important for you to understand how much money you can expect to get for your home. We need to be realistic. Unfortunately, checking online sites like Zillow or Trulia isn't going to give you the most accurate picture of your home's value. This is … (0 comments)
selling a home: 10 Things Everyone Assumes About Real Estate Agents That Aren't True
- 02/20/17 11:53 AM
Real estate is a prolific profession. Everyone either knows a real estate agent, or is connected to one through six (probably less) degrees of separation. Between friends and relatives, and the stereotypical representation of real estate agents on television and in pop culture, the general public has a adopted some assumptions about agents that are very far from the truth. Here are ten things that people assume about real estate agents that just aren’t true: 1. They make “easy money”HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH. The only people who could ever possibly make the case that being an agent is an easy way to make money are … (1 comments)
selling a home: What does MLK have to do with Real Estate?
- 01/15/17 11:19 AM
Fill in the blank... “I have a _________...” It doesn’t take a psychic to know what word you chose. Was it “dream”? Good chance it was. We all know this line from Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous speech. So when we hear those first three words, it sort of naturally comes to mind. But what many people aren’t aware of is how much he affected the lives of real estate agents, buyers, and sellers. It was his death that gave Congress the last push needed to pass the Fair Housing Act, back in 1968. It’s pretty involved, but to put it simply... This was put … (1 comments)
selling a home: 11 DIY's That Failed Sooo Bad
- 01/05/17 12:08 PM
In the world of home repair and remodeling people do the best that they can. They pour what money they have available to add value and character to their beloved estates. Then there are these folks who can’t be bothered with things like, you know, instructions, skill, patience... 1. Should have gone with a bud for a... light... shower. 2. Oh... but you can spring for the expensive Gillette deodorant on the sink? 3. “When I’m hurtling down the road at 75mph, I choose Vise Grip pliers to keep a tenuous grip on my car’s control!” 4. The secret is we use cake frosting to … (2 comments)
selling a home: Remodeling and Home Improvement Ideas to Increase your Homes Value
- 01/04/17 09:03 AM
If you’re looking to improve your home, of course you have to consider several things. First of all, will this improvement satisfy and fulfill a need? It’s important that you answer it truthfully because home improvements are generally expensive so at least make sure you are aware of your needs. In addition, will you be able to afford it? There are a lot of home improvement ideas, some affordable and some are expensive. The good thing is depending on your need, there’s usually an affordable and more expensive option. Another Factor to ConsiderThe factors listed above are for the present. As a … (3 comments)
selling a home: Tips for Living in your Home while its FOR SALE
- 12/29/16 08:12 AM
It's one of the largest and most expensive assets most of us will ever own. It's where we lay our head down at night, the place we make memories and call home. Selling it can be one of the most overwhelming and stressful experiences you may ever go through. So here are 18 tips for living in your home while it's for sale to help you through the process: Yes, make the beds every day! If you smoke, don't do it in the house! And if you've smoked in the house it would pay to have a restoration company come try … (3 comments)
selling a home: Why do you need a Pre-Approval to shop?
- 12/13/16 02:41 PM
Ever had an agent deny to show you a home because you weren't pre-approved for a mortgage? It's not because they're mean, or they don't value your business... it's actually because they're looking out for your best interests. Let's face it, shopping for a home before getting pre-approved for a mortgage is like walking into a grocery store without a wallet. You may have the desire to buy, but you lack the ability. Let’s cover some basics... What is a mortgage pre-approval?In a nutshell, a mortgage pre-approval is written assurance from a lender or broker that you’re able to borrow money to … (0 comments)
selling a home: Keeping it Simple: Getting the Most Out of Your Home Sale
- 09/07/16 12:21 AM
If you are selling a home for the first time or the 20th time, you may be unaware that you are missing out on opportunities to get the most out of your home sale. Here are a few simple tips, tricks, advice, and best practices that can help you take advantage of every opportunity to sell quicker and profit from your sale.
Make a Great First Impression When showing your property, there are many things you can do to improve upon the first impression potential buyers get. You want to make the home attractive, appealing and memorable. You want to allow … (2 comments)
If you are selling a home for the first time or the 100th time, you may be unaware that you are missing out on opportunities to get the most out of your home sale. Here are some proven tips, tricks, advice, and best practices that can help you take advantage of every opportunity to sell quicker and profit from your sale.
Making a Great First Impression When showing your property, there are many things you can do to improve upon the first impression potential buyers get. You want to make the home attractive, appealing and memorable. You want to allow people to imagine … (2 comments)
Sometimes people wonder whether offering a bonus to the buyer's agent will help their home sell faster or for more money. Good question. Even real estate agents are divided about it. Some say no. Some say yes. Ultimately, it's your decision as a homeowner. So here's a list of pros and cons for you to think about before you make the decision.
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