Life is constantly changing — relationships, jobs, children, and family. All of these things cause shifts in our lifestyles and, more specifically, where we live. People relocate to a new home for a number of reasons: career, relationships, family, finances or just for change itself. Here are nine reasons why people move: No matter the […]
Once you’ve listed your home for sale and are getting ready for your first open house, there are five things you need to stash away for safety. Your home is going to be more open than ever as agents begin showing it to anyone with an interest in buying, so keeping valuables protected is essential. […]
Before you engage in any real estate transaction, you need to know as much as you can about the home’s value. There are two related but distinct processes that help people pin down the valuation of a property before they move forward: comparative market analysis and home appraisal. Both of these will be performed at […]
According to data from the National Association of REALTORS®, most home sellers hire the first real estate agent they meet. Now, that might not necessarily be a bad idea if you happen to meet a great agent right out of the gate, but selling your home is a big move, and it’s important to choose […]
When a potential buyer visits your home, you want them to be impressed from the moment they arrive at the curb. Staging your home for open houses is an important step in the selling process because you want buyers to imagine what their life would be like if they lived there. Working with an experienced […]
You work hard to get potential buyers into your home. Whether you’ve scheduled a last-minute viewing or a daylong open house, your home should be ready when they arrive. Every room should be neat, clean, aired out, comfortable, and bright. Your entire home should be a silent invitation to buy. It’s important to hide the […]
Selling your home involves a lot of details — some you probably haven’t even thought about. There are a few main areas most of these fall under, and having a list can help you plan and prepare effectively. You’ve made the decision to sell your home, and now it’s time to work out all the […]
No matter how much you’re looking forward to turning over your house keys to a new owner, selling your home can lead to deep soul-searching. Did I get a good price? Will the new owners love my home the way I do? Did I really want to sell in the first place? If you’re asking […]
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, closing day can be a stressful part of the process. The closing day is when everything related to your real estate transaction becomes finalized. Luckily, closing often goes smoothly — especially when you have a great real estate agent working with you throughout the process. Once the sale […]
If you thought your home would sell quickly, but you haven’t had a single offer so far, could you be the reason? That’s a hard reality to consider, but it’s important if you’re serious about selling your home. You should examine everything you did or did not do before and after your listing went live. […]
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