You bought your house long ago. You’ve enjoyed many happy years there. But now it’s time to upsize, or downsize, or build your dream home, or move to the mountains. So you meet with a few Realtors, pick one, and sign a listing agreement. You cleaned your house, maybe had it repainted. You spruced up […]
“Sale Pending” Now What???
You have worked hard. You have lived in your home for months as if you were living in a china closet so that you were ready “to show” at a moments notice. Heck, your home should have been on “HGTV”! You and your Realtor have negotiated the sale contract so that everyone is reasonably […]
Why Use A REALTOR (TM) When Selling Your Home?
A good REALTOR (TM) will provide knowledge, experience, relationships with other Professionals in the field, and will help secure the best price for your home with minimal stress & hiccups from the Listing to the Closing.
DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH
Many homeowners over estimate the true value of their home by at least 8%. A new statistical study published in the Journal of Housing Economics and a study that syncs with Quicken Loans found that there is a widening gap by the average homeowner between what the homeowner actually thinks what his/her home is worth & […]
No Tax Breaks For Home Sold “At A Loss”
Would you want the bad news first or the good news??? On cannot take an IRS loss deduction on the sale of your Primary Residence; as it was not owned for “investment” purposes. BUT there is a bright side, if you qualify: In the ownership of a Primary Residence, you may exclude from profit up to $250,000.0k-if single […]
Eight Important Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agent
Qualifications are important. However, finding a solid, professional agent means getting beyond the resume, and into what makes an agent effective. Use the following questions as your starting point in hiring your licensed, professional real estate agent: Why did you become a real estate agent? Why should I work with you? What do you do […]
Increasing Your Home’s Appeal
Remember the 60-second rule: That’s all the time you have to create a winning first impression. Here are some simple to significant ways to maximize your home’s appeal. Exterior Keep the grass cut and remove all yard clutter. Weed and apply fresh mulch to flower beds. Apply fresh paint to wooden fences. Tighten and clean […]
Understanding the Buyer
As the seller, you can control three factors that will affect the sale of your home: The home’s condition Asking price Marketing strategy However, it’s important to note that there are numerous other factors that influence a buyer, and you need to understand these consumer trends when you enter the sellers’ market. The more your […]
Practicing Good Seller’s Etiquette
Let’s face it: When your house goes on the market, you’re not only opening the door to prospective buyers, but also sometimes to unknown vendors and naïve or unqualified buyers. As with any business transaction, there is an expected protocol to how sellers, buyers and their respective agents interact. Should you find yourself in a […]
How to Price to Sell and Still Make a Profit
The asking price you set for your home significantly affects whether you will profit in the sale, how much you will profit and how long your home will sit on the market. Your real estate agent’s knowledge of the overall market and what’s selling – or not selling – will be invaluable in helping you […]
10 Questions to Ask Your Realtor about Selling a House
Are you a full-time professional real estate agent? How long have you worked full time in real estate? How long have you been representing buyers? What professional designations do you have? Knowing whether or not your agent practices full time can help you determine potential scheduling conflicts and his or her commitment to your transaction. […]
Eight Steps to Selling Your Home
Define your needs. Write down all the reasons for selling your home. Ask yourself, “Why do I want to sell and what do I expect to accomplish with the sale?” For example, a growing family may prompt your need for a larger home, or a job opportunity in another city may necessitate a move. For […]
