When you toy with the idea of going FSBO (For Sale by Owner) you aren’t alone. Although the number of homeowners who decide to sell without the assistance of a broker has fallen over the last decade, plenty of them still do it. Some are successful while most, sadly, are not. If you’re thinking of […]

Believe it or not, winter is the best season in which to sell your home. National Association of Realtors statistics show that, although fewer homes sell in winter than in spring (what most folks think of as the traditional home-selling season), those that are for sale bring in more money and sell quicker than spring-marketed […]

It’s only natural to want to figure out what type of market you’re entering when you decide to list your home for sale. There are distinctive differences between a buyer’s and seller’s real estate market that are worth learning about. Seller’s markets are characterized by: A depleted inventory of homes for sale. Escalating home prices. […]

Many homeowners need to move to the new home before the old home sells. Sometimes it’s a tenant that has moved out before the home goes on the market that causes the home to sit, vacant. As you can imagine, selling an empty house is a bit of a challenge. Not only are there the […]

The period between when an offer to purchase is accepted until the sale closes is one that is fraught with opportunities for the deal to fall apart. While both real estate agents do their best to coordinate everything, there is still a chance something may go wrong. Let’s take a look at some of the […]

When you put your home on the market, be prepared for at least one lowball offer. You may not get one, but it’s good to be prepared should it come along. Preparation, in this case, means understanding that the buyer isn’t intentionally insulting you or your home. Some buyers treat the home purchase process as […]

Selling a luxury home is not at all like selling a conventional home. From the length of time it remains on the market to the inspections and appraisals, the process is lengthier and requires an entirely different skill set of your real estate agent. There are several differences in the process that you should know […]

Whether a market is “down,” depends on which side you’re on. A down market for buyers occurs when there are few homes for sale and lots of competition from other buyers. For sellers, it’s the opposite — lots of homes for sale and few buyers in the market. So, how does a homeowner sell a […]

When a buyer decides to make an offer on your home, his or her real estate agent will submit a signed purchase agreement. Once signed by all parties, this agreement constitutes a legally binding contract so it’s important that you understand every single word. The five most important aspects of the agreement are: The offer […]

Oh boy, another week has gone by and there is still no offer on your home. If the house has been on the market for some time, it is easy to become frustrated and anxious. On the other hand, perhaps you aren’t doing all you can to get the home sold. Here are some reasons […]