How Accurate are Online Home Value Estimates? How Accurate are Online Home Value Estimates? How much is your property worth? Many real estate websites offer an instant “estimated home value” at the click of a mouse. Sounds great and so easy! But…how accurate are the… read more →
Staging Your Home…for Picture Day! Staging Your Home…for Picture Day! You know that old saying “don’t judge a book by it’s cover?” Well, it’s a good saying, but it does not apply to property photos in real estate. Many buyers start their home search online… read more →
Don’t be the “Stinky House!” Don’t be the “Stinky House!” Home shopping is fun, unless it stinks…literally. Yes, it’s awkward, but funky smells can send home buyers running for the door. Even a gorgeous home has a tough time overcoming an overpowering stench. Make sure… read more →
“Shop Local” for your Real Estate Agent, too! “Shop Local” for your Real Estate Agent, too! There is a big push to shop local. I won’t get into all the reasons to do it, but generally speaking, it keeps money in the community. The… read more →
Lovable Home Features that Seal the Deal Lovable Home Features that Seal the Deal Most home buyers have a list of features they’d love in their future home—such as a gorgeous kitchen, tiled bathrooms, hardwood flooring and maybe a pool. However, some features may not… read more →
Why Wait for Spring to Sell? Why Wait for Spring to Sell? (When you can sell in the winter instead!) Everyone thinks that waiting until spring is the best time to list your home. I get the thought process on it, but it’s not necessarily… read more →
Low Ball Offers Low Ball Offers A “lowball offer” is an offer that is far below the list price—sometimes ridiculously low, sometimes not quite at ridiculous level, but the threshold of “low” is in the eyes of the seller. There is not really a benchmark… read more →
Golden Rules of Real Estate Golden Rules of Real Estate Buying or selling real estate is a big deal. It’s a big purchase where stress and emotions tend to run hot. Regardless of the different personality types involved in the transaction, or how long it… read more →
Disclosing Problems when Selling a House Disclosing Problems when Selling a House Sellers want to sell “as is” and buyers want to know the complete history of a property. How do these opposing viewpoints come together to make it to closing? The short answer… read more →
Real Estate Agents Open Doors—and so much more! Real Estate Agents Open Doors—and so much more! (Reasons to Use a REALTOR) A common misconception about REALTORS® is that all we do is “open doors,” but it couldn’t be further from the truth. Contrary to what… read more →
