selling a home: 4 Reasons to Sell Your Home in 2017
- 01/06/17 07:29 PM
2016 was an outstanding year in real estate and 2017 is shaping up to be a strong year, as well. If you have been thinking of putting your home on the market – now is the time! Here are 4 reasons why 2017 is a great year to sell your home: Low inventory. The Dallas-Fort Worth area is still experiencing a shortage of houses on the market. Low inventory means overly eager buyers and home selling quickly at or above asking price. Related article: 6 Home-Selling Myths, Debunked Rising interest rates. With more interest rate hikes in the near future, many potential buyers feel they … (0 comments)
selling a home: How Solar Energy Can Help You Sell Your Home
- 09/09/16 12:24 PM
Being environmentally friendly is not always kind to your bank account. But did you know, ‘going green’ could potentially help you sell your home for an ever greater profit?! Here’s how: Solar Energy. Installing a solar energy system instantly makes your home more desirable to potential buyers. Additionally, if the solar energy system is purchased (and not leased) it increases the value of the home. Once the system has been paid for in full, the home owner has the privilege of enjoying energy at $0 cost. You may also like to read: What You Should Update Before Selling Your Home The prospect of never having … (1 comments)
selling a home: WHAT YOU SHOULD UPDATE BEFORE SELLING YOUR HOME
- 09/05/16 12:23 PM
So, you’ve decided to sell your home. You look around through the eyes of a potential buyer, asking yourself, what do I need to update, fix, change, etc.? Bathrooms and kitchens are common areas that sellers may choose to spend some money on remodeling so as to appeal to more buyers and ensure a higher selling price. As it turns out, one of the simplest things you can do before selling your home is to update your appliances! Buyers LOVE knowing they are purchasing a home with brand new appliances. A washer and dryer set older than you can be a deal breaker for … (1 comments)
selling a home: Home Staging Tip: Prepare the Lawn Before You Sell
- 07/18/16 01:09 PM
The inside of your home may be perfectly clean, arranged, decorated and ready for even the pickiest of buyers to take a tour; but, if your lawn is a wreck, your great efforts on your home's interior may be for naught. First impressions are almost impossible to change once made. If the first impression a potential buyers gets of your house starts from your front lawn, make your front lawn shine. Here are a few tips for getting your lawn "sell ready": Cut the grass: Yes, it's that simple. A nicely mowed lawn makes the home look well-maintained and cared for. Trim the … (0 comments)
selling a home: How Home Staging and Curb Appeal Can Get You More Money When Selling Your Home
- 06/29/16 01:11 PM
Small details can make a big difference when your house is for sale. Potential buyers sometimes look at 4, 5, 6 or more houses in a day, so you need to make sure your home stands out in the best way possible. Home Staging and Curb Appeal are two aesthetic elements that, if done well, will leave the potential buyer walking away from your house wanting to buy it, even if that means submitting an offer over your listed price or even entering into a bidding war. First Impressions: Many buyers will already start to make up their mind about a house … (2 comments)
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selling a home: Why condition matters when selling a home
- 05/29/16 11:18 AM
Sometimes it’s the small details that can make the difference between selling your house and watching it sit on the market for months. What may seem like a minor, superficial blemish on the outside or inside of your home, could be a complete deal-breaker for a buyer. Others also read: How much does it cost to sell a home? Potential buyers want to think that the home they are buying has been kept in the best condition possible. Perception is reality, so if a potential buyer sees something, no matter how small, that gives them a bad impression of the home, it will … (2 comments)
selling a home: How much does it cost to sell a home?
- 05/11/16 12:09 PM
Selling your home is more than just finding a buyer and handing over the keys. The process of closing on a house can be quite tedious, and the actual closing costs may be more than you realize. Below is an estimate of what payments you may encounter when selling a home. Please note, this is just a list and should not be considered the final and actual amount. Also See: Can the buyer assume my mortgage? Commission: Negotiable fee depending on factors such as the agency, location and experience. The seller usually pays the commission for the buyer’s agent and the listing agent. … (1 comments)
selling a home: Depersonalize your home before you sell
- 04/30/16 03:32 AM
When you’re trying to sell your home, you want everything to look perfect when potential buyers step through your front door. But making your home look its best in the eyes of the prospective buyer is not just about making sure your home is clean, tidy, and well-decorated – it’s about allowing the home buyer to picture themselves living and making memories there. Depersonalizing your house allows the potential buyer to appreciate the home as a clean slate and imagine how they could personalize the house for themselves. It is much easier for potential buyers to imagine making long-lasting memories in … (0 comments)
selling a home: Can the buyer assume my mortgage?
- 04/27/16 03:16 AM
Q. Can the buyer assume my mortgage? A. Yes, but only under very specific circumstances. Assuming a mortgage is taking over someone else's mortgage debt along with the home. Here's how it works: -Buyer makes an offer -Seller accepts the offer -Instead of paying the offer price in cash or by mortgage, the buyer only pays the seller's amount of equity and takes over the seller's mortgage loan and payments. You might also enjoy: What is a home warranty? While assuming a mortgage may seem like a win-win situation for both the buyer and seller, it is much easier said than done. Here's why : … (0 comments)
selling a home: What is a home warranty?
- 04/23/16 12:00 AM
What is a home warranty? As an added incentive to buying a home, many sellers will purchase a home warranty, also known as a home owners warranty or home protection plan, usually lasting up to one year. A home warranty is a service contract that covers the repair or replacement of home appliances and home system components that may break down. You May Also Like: 5 Hidden Home Buying Costs How does it work? There are many different companies from which you can buy a home warranty, but they generally all work the same way. Once purchased (typically $400-$600 for one year), the home owner … (2 comments)
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