So much of the real estate process involves waiting. Waiting to hear back from buyers, sellers, or other agents, waiting to get an answer from a contractor, waiting for funds to transfer or for paperwork to be reviewed. While most of this down-time can’t be avoided, there’s a lot that sellers can do throughout the…
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Smart Estate Planning for Homeowners
One of the joys of being a real estate broker is helping families find their dream homes. And while a lot happens between that first walkthrough where you feel in your gut, “this is the one!” to the final closing day, there are ups and downs throughout the whole home buying process. But once those…
Home Appraisal vs. Sale Price: What Happens When They’re Different?
As you shop for a home, or when you’re ready to sell your current home, one big question is always: How much? How much will you sell for or how much will you have to spend to buy your dream home? To complicate matters, there’s the issue of the home appraisal vs. sale price. Why…
Home Staging Tips: The Complete Guide For a Successful Sale
Prepping your home to sell means getting it ready for staging so potential new buyers can get excited about the idea of living there. With some practical home staging tips, buyers will more easily feel at home in what could be their new home. Once you’ve decided to sell a home you’ve been living in,…
What Happens During a Home Inspection?
Home inspections are recommended for all home buyers. While some buyers will choose to waive an inspection, it’s always recommended that inspections be done for a few reasons. First, determining a home’s value is partly based on any work that needs to be done on it. But there’s the added benefit of getting a total-package…
Selling Your Home: The Essential Guide from Listing to Sold
When you’re ready to sell your home, you may be wondering where to start. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to take to make selling your home as easy (and profitable) as possible. We’ll cover the factors that go into how quickly your home will sell, what to expect once you have an offer…