home selling tips: Pros and Cons of a Lock box
- 11/27/21 04:32 AM
Here is the latest installment of Russ Ravary's home selling tips on the pro's and con's of putting a lockbox on your home when you list it. I have strong opinions on this because I believe you are making a huge mistake if you do not put a lockbox on the house. When selling your home whether it is in Sylvan Lake home, Commerce, or Canton your real estate agent is going to ask you whether you we are going to put a lock box on your home. My first reaction as your real estate agent is......Yes, you do have to … (7 comments)
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home selling tips: Staging your home to sell - let the light in
- 10/02/18 10:46 AM
Today let's talk about staging your home to sell. One of the most important factors when showing your home is light. You have to let all the natural light in possible. But sometimes mother nature just does not cooperate. When you sell your house in Metro Detroit you do not get to pick the days the buyers come through. It may be a buyer relocating to Michigan because of a Ford transfer. Yes, we have many great sunny days in the summer but we also have some dreary grey days too. Some days it just pours. Of course I believe … (0 comments)
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home selling tips: Do you want to sell or don't ya? - Michigan home selling tips
- 12/11/17 09:48 AM
Many times as a Metro Detroit realtor I come out of a home and shake my head. Not that the house was dated, or needed a little work. More shaking my head because the seller just didn't understand todays buyers. We hear many things from sellers and sometimes it goes totally against me trying to get you top dollar. Or even getting you more money with just a little investment of time or money. I just want to help you in many cases. So today my latest in my series of Michigan home selling tips is "Do you want to sell or … (3 comments)
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home selling tips: Real Estate photos lie - home selling tips
- 04/10/17 01:15 PM
Yes Real estate photos lie. Real estate agents take pictures of the best parts of the house. The only time pictures do not lie is when the house is absolutley beautiful. Then a real estate agent will take pictures of the whole house.
Now let me tell you why real estate photos lie. As a selling agent our goal is to get buyers into a house. As everybody knows the more people that know about a product the more likely you will have a sale. So our goal as your realtor is to make your home appear in the best possible light. … (1 comments)
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home selling tips: Why isn't my Oakland County home selling?
- 02/13/17 08:25 AM
Sometimes Michigan home sellers cannot get their home sold. Sometimes the reason is right in front of their face and they do not know it. There are three major reasons why a home does not sell. My goal as your realtor is to help you get your home sold for the best price possible. I hope this quick 2 minute video helps you.
Whether you are selling an waterfront home for sale in Oakland County Michigan or a home for sale in Birmingham these home selling tips are what gets your home sold quicker. Some things you just cannot change in your home
Deer Lake in Independence … (1 comments)
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home selling tips: When is the Best Time to Sell Your Lakefront Home?!
- 02/13/17 07:42 AM
Some Michigan lake real estate agents will tell you that you should list your Oakland County lake property home anytime of the year. However there is a window of time when lake homes sell for more money and when there is more buyer activity.
It doesn't matter whether it is a lake property for sale in Oakland County or a Metro Detroit home for sale in a subdivision spring and summer are usually the best time to sell. So let's narrow this down......is there a best month or best day? Not really. After our hard Michigan winters there is a little pent up demand from buyers. Many buyers put off going out in the cold and … (0 comments)
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home selling tips: Lake house selling tips - decluttering
- 02/13/17 07:37 AM
The prime Michigan home selling time is coming up. It is about that time to start getting ready to sell your Oakland County lakefront home if you are thinking of listing it this spring. It always takes a little more time than you think to prepare your lake home for sale. So where do you start? One of the first projects you should do is de-clutter. I know you love your little collections but now is the time to start putting them away. Think of it as pre-packing. You are moving right? So what does it matter whether your cherished belongings are out for a … (0 comments)
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home selling tips: What happens when you list your Michigan home
- 02/13/15 09:11 AM
I received an email from one of my clients that just listed their home. They wanted a little more clarification on what happens when you list your Michigan home. When we list your home in the Metro Detroit area the first thing we do is get your home listed on the MLS. When we list your Michigan home on the MLS your photos and all the information is syndicated to about 300 websites including Zillow and Trulia. Then the second step is to order the sign for the front of your house. Those are the first two steps we take for you.
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home selling tips: Michigan home selling tips - offering a realtor bonus
- 01/31/15 09:19 PM
Over the years I have had some of my clients ask me to put in the realtor comments that they will offer
a bonus to the realtor for a full priced offer a bonus to the real estate agent for an offer by a certain date a cash bonus to the real estate agent Let's talk about the last one....a cash bonus to the real estate agent. That is totally illegal because in Michigan all money is supposed to go to the broker and then to the agent. Sure it is great idea to get around the IRS but illegal. The second … (0 comments)
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home selling tips: Your dog stinks - White Lake horror story
- 08/24/12 04:29 AM
Your dog stinks........... and there is no way my buyers are going to buy your White Lake Township house when it smells so bad. About a week ago I took my clients in to see a White Lake Township house and the house STANK of DOG!
Now we know YOU LOVE YOUR DOG, but it’s your dog.
My buyers have no connection to him. I know you kiss him on the mouth, feed him off the table, and love the way his leg moves when you scratch his belly. (I always love that too) But when my clients look at … (2 comments)
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home selling tips: Home Selling Tips
- 08/01/12 11:54 PM
Home Selling Tips
This quick video gives you some tips in how to sell your home and what to do and what not to do to help sell your home. If you are thinking of selling your home give me a call on my cell (313) 310-9855.
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home selling tips: Selling your home when there is a building/parking lot next to your house
- 07/30/12 12:13 AM
Selling your home when there is a building/parking lot next to your house
Here is a video about selling your home when living next door to a building or parking lot. Your home may sell for less due to a busy and noisey area. If you are thinking of selling your home give me a call on my cell (313) 310-9855.
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home selling tips: What should I do?
- 01/12/11 11:35 AM
One of my clients sent me this email today
Hello Russ
Right now everything is great. I would like to pick your brain a bit actually. We are looking to do some home improvements in the early spring. We are realistic about not living there forever. In fact, I see us moving in the next five years. I wonder if you have any insight on how to most effectively prioritize home improvement projects projects based on return in value. Right now it seems on zillow (I don't know how much I trust it) our home is being valued between 102k … (1 comments)
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home selling tips: Canton home selling tips - do the Beverly Hillbillies live next to you?
- 06/09/10 04:02 PM
Here is the latest in my Canton home selling tips series - do the Beverly Hillbillies live next to you?
When you are selling your Canton home your next door neighbor's habits can hurt the chances of selling your home. If a Metro Detroit home buyer comes to your house and sees messes like this they may just walk away.
Sometimes home buyers don't like to see people working on cars in the next yard. Boats, motor homes, and trailers stored in the back yard can make buyers run too.
Now these pictures are not of Canton real … (0 comments)
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home selling tips: Does it make sense to do a short sale if....
- 05/18/10 02:52 PM
When does it make sense to do a short sale if the bank isn't cooperating? What I mean by that is the bank being stubborn on the price. Is the bank refusing to do the sale unless you sign a deficiency?
Let me explain this a little bit. When you sell your Metro Detroit home via a short sale there is two choices for the bank to make. They can forgive the deficiency and give you a letter releasing you from any liability from the deficiency. Or they can refuse to give you a letter.
If the bank refuses to release … (0 comments)
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home selling tips: Selling your Livonia estate home or Canton estate home
- 04/20/10 02:41 PM
Selling your Livonia estate home or Canton estate home may require some hard decisions to be made.
For example last week I put a Livonia estate home on the market. The home required major work. It required over $30,000 in repairs. So the heirs had to make a decision. They had to evaluate whether they would get any return on the money. You don't want to put in $30,000 when the house won't sell for $30,000 more than you can get for the home now.
Let's say you can get $40-45,000 for the home right now. If you put $30,000 into … (1 comments)
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home selling tips: Selling your West Bloomfield home (Michigan)
- 01/03/10 01:08 PM
No you just don't put your home on the market, you need to plan the sale of your West Bloomfield home. You need to plan ahead. And start before you think you need to. So
Now that you have decided to sell your West Bloomfield home, chances are you are caught up in a host of emotions. You may be looking forward to moving up to a new dream house, or facing the uncertainty of a major move across country. You may be reluctant to leave your memories behind or eager to start new adventures. Whatever feelings you are experiencing right now, there are plenty … (0 comments)
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home selling tips: Selling your Canton Home? 18 resale issues
- 11/29/09 12:53 PM
Whether you are buying or selling Canton real estate here are 18 potential re-sale problems:
1. Unusual Easements or RestrictionsIf unusual easements or restrictions were not disclosed up front, you may not be aware of them until you see the survey and title work. If you discover these, I suggest that you take a step back, and consider whether you will accept an unusual easement or restriction on your use of the property. Some examples: neighbors may cross the property to get to common areas, pets are prohibited, or major utilities cross property .
2. Lack of Yard If a Canton home … (3 comments)
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home selling tips: Does your home have any of these 12 problems?
- 05/09/09 02:33 PM
Here are 12 potential Michigan home re-sale problems:
1. Lack of Yard If a home has much less yard area than others in the neighborhood, buyers tend to eliminate this choice. A steep slope may make the grounds difficult to use and maintain. Yards that have been terraced or landscaped may be exceptions. Compare your property to the yards offered by competing homes. We have a subdivision in Canton Michigan called Cherry Hill Village there are very small yards which I feel is a detriment for many home buyers.
2. High Tension Wires & cell towersThe general reaction by buyers … (2 comments)
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home selling tips: Sell or wait it out
- 03/13/09 01:54 PM
Should you sell your Metro Detroit home and get out of town or should you wait it out until the market rebounds?
The main question I have to ask is why you are selling?
Are you looking to move on with live after retiring? Do you have to sell? Do you have any equity in the home? Would you consider renting out the house? Would you consider selling the house on a land contract? Are you moving because of a job? How long do you have to wait for the Detroit real estate market to come back? Is your home updated … (1 comments)
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Here is the latest installment of Russ Ravary's home selling tips on the pro's and con's of putting a lockbox on your home when you list it. I have strong opinions on this because I believe you are making a huge mistake if you do not put a lockbox on the house. When selling your home whether it is in Sylvan Lake home, Commerce, or Canton your real estate agent is going to ask you whether you we are going to put a lock box on your home. My first reaction as your real estate agent is......Yes, you do have to … (7 comments)
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