What To Do If You’ve Hired the Wrong Agent
If you’re wondering what to do if you’ve hired the wrong agent and suspect that your previous real estate agent didn’t do enough—or used the wrong approach—to sell your home, you’re not alone. Many sellers whose listings languish until they expire or are withdrawn feel this way. While most agents have the best of […]
The Dangers of Pricing Your Home Too High
You definitely need to understand the dangers of pricing your home too high. Price a home too high and the right buyers will not even give a home a second look. Instead the home will sit on the market without much interest and the longer it sits the more of a negative association will come with […]
A Solid Promotional Strategy Sells Homes
A solid promotional strategy sells homes. We promised that over the next few blog posts, we will outline the top five reasons a home doesn’t sell—and action steps you can take to overcome each of these issues. INEFFECTIVE MARKETING Did your home get a steady stream of showings when it was on the market? If […]
My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What?
My home didn’t sell, now what? When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. And homeowners who try to […]
Real Estate Word of the Day – Contingency
Today’s real estate word of the day – contingency, is one you’ll want to know and understand when it comes to drafting your purchase agreement. Sellers and buyers often add addenda to the purchase agreement, and both parties must agree to the addenda before signing this legally binding contract. Buyer contingencies addenda Buyer contingencies are […]
Getting Your Home In Show-Ready Shape
Getting a home in show-ready shape typically involves decluttering interiors, sprucing up the curb appeal and investing in key repairs around the residence. Before putting your home on the market, it’s important to prepare it, so it makes a positive first impression on prospective buyers. However, don’t get carried away. Pouring money into your home […]
Selling Your Home in Today’s Rebalancing Market
Selling your home in today’s rebalancing market can be challenging but with a few simple steps and a solid strategy, you will be well on your way to the closing table. When home prices and mortgage rates fluctuate it can make your head spin, especially if you need to sell a house in a down […]
Maximizing Your Home’s Sale Price
Maximizing your home’s sale price is most always a major goal for sellers. Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. The […]
Tips for Living in a Home For Sale
There are many tips for living in a home for sale that can help ease the inconvenience and upheaval this temporary situation causes. Your home doesn’t really feel like your own during this period, and it’s only natural that things will seem a little off. I’ve compiled a list of survival advice that will help […]
7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
We’ve come up with 7 costly mistakes home sellers make and how to avoid them. No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of […]
