Posts Tagged ‘home seller advice’
Is Your Real Estate Agent Involved in the Unauthorized Practice of Law?
There is a very fine line involved in what a real estate agent can and cannot do when it comes to working with contracts to sell and purchase homes, yet over the last 17 years in the real estate sales I have seen and continue to see examples weekly of agents who are pushing the…
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The Best Time To Sell a House Starts May 1!
Sellers get ready! Not only are we about to embark on the busy Spring/Summer selling season in real estate – which actually seems to be well under way – but according to Zillow we are entering the best 2 weeks out of the entire year to sell a home. Zillow reports that the period between…
Read More6 Improvements that May Not Add Value to Your Home Sale
It is common knowledge that upgrades and improvements add value to homes, and of course most people know that there are some upgrades and improvements that add more value than others, such as upgrading kitchen counters and appliances, or bathrooms. But some improvements do not truly add value in the sense that they will increase…
Read MoreShould Sellers Have a Home Inspection Prior to Listing?
Today on Twitter a follower made a comment about the benefits of having a home pre-inspection prior to listing a property. There are some agents who recommend doing so and it can be a good idea. However there are also agents who would not recommend doing so because it could open up a can of…
Read More5 Inexpensive Ways to Get Your Home Sale-Ready
Whether you are going to sell your home or have a home you can’t yet afford to upgrade, there are things you can do to make it more appealing, without breaking the piggy bank. If you are selling your home it is important that the home look the best it can, especially if you want…
Read MoreShould You Paint Your Home Before You Sell?
I have blogged already about my feeling that 2014 will be a great year to sell. Those sellers who have held off, waiting for values to go up, can reap the benefits of the 2013 price increases, as well as the growing buyer pool and lower inventory levels. But today’s buyers are definitely picky, and…
Read MoreBe Careful What You List For
Although many local housing markets are experiencing increased sales prices, it is still very important to be careful in listing your home at the right price. I have always adhered to the notion that a listing has the strongest potential to attract qualified home buyers the first two weeks on the market (many agents say…
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