Some things like going to the dentist we dread and put off as long as possible, but they eventually have to be done. Packing for a move is one of those things. But packing, if approached with a plan and in an organized way, can be made far less unpleasant and more manageable (while having … Continued
Homeowners, for a variety of reasons, sometimes need to finance their homes, often in order to stay financially afloat. The barrier for many of them is the closing costs, which can be a pretty hefty sum. There is, however, a way to refinance without having to pay closing costs – a no-closing-cost refinance. To determine … Continued
If you live in an older home, you’re aware of the many benefits and appealing features, such as more square footage, high ceilings, beautiful wood trim and molding, and character. When you want to sell that older home, though, especially to young buyers, you may face some challenges – despite the benefits and features. You … Continued
Selling your home is one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do because there is so much at stake, especially money. But besides the stress-making high stakes, there’s so much much of it that’s out of your control. And a large part of the process involves simply waiting – waiting for the inspection report, … Continued
Technically, all you need is one buyer with the right offer to sell your home. But it’s usually an exercise in futility to just list and wait for that buyer to come along. To be in the driver’s seat as a seller, you need to bring in multiple offers, which typically allow you to be … Continued
Though some people take the FSBO route, most home sellers enlist the aid of a real estate agent – and for good reasons. Agents know the local market well, bring to bear negotiating skills, and make the whole selling process much easier. But they come with a price – real estate commissions. And, really, contrary … Continued
In real estate, as in any other industry or professional arena, you have the mediocre masses and the few star performers, the cream of the crop. And usually the best people aren’t the best because they were born with special abilities or talents. No, they are successful because they work harder, strive to be the … Continued
Long gone are the days when all you had to do to sell a house was put a sign in the front yard and an ad in the local paper. In today’s tough real estate market, online marketing and advertising are absolutely essential. Still, you have to do more than put your listing on a … Continued
Whether you’re buying a home to flip or just selling your current home, repairs will be needed to get it listing ready. The trick here lies in getting the home in the best shape possible, that is, maximizing its appearance while minimizing costs and staying within budget. And in order to do this, you will … Continued
So you’ve listed your house and shown it a few times, and now the offers are beginning to roll in. But how do you assess offers and determine the best or right one? Price – the amount of an offer – is not the only (or even the primary) factor involved in choosing the right … Continued
