Are you thinking about placing your home up for sale in the near future? If you dwell too much on the process itself, selling your home may seem a bit daunting. You have to deal with photos, listings, open houses, bids, counteroffers and much more. One of the decisions you will be faced with is setting the selling price for your home. In today's blog post we will discuss pricing and how to set a price that will attract potential buyers. You Are The Most Important Factor It might seem a bit strange to think of it this way, but in many cases, the homeowner is the most important factor in finding … [Read more...]

Are you listing your home for sale this year? If so, you may be wondering just why you need the services of a real estate agent. Sure, it is theoretically possible to handle the entire process yourself and be successful. However, if you're inexperienced, you may end up stumbling. Let's explore four reasons why you will want to enlist the services of a professional real estate agent when you sell your home. Do You Know How To Price Your Home? Choosing the right listing price is a decision that requires research, intuition and a day-to-day understanding of how the local real estate market is … [Read more...]

Has a loved one or family member recently passed on and left you with their home? Inheriting a house can be a delightful gift, but it can also present a significant number of challenges that you must navigate. Let's explore how to deal with an inherited house and, should you decide to, how to sell it without incurring too much stress. Are Emotions Involved? The death of a family member or other loved one can be a trying time emotionally. Depending on how the deceased left the property, you may also have to deal with cleaning out personal belongings and reviving old memories. A battle over a … [Read more...]

Are you thinking of selling your home this year? If so, you are almost certainly going to interact with millennial homebuyers. This generation numbers around 80 million and are the fastest-growing consumer demographic in the country. As their earning power continues to increase, millennials are now turning their attention to real estate. In today's post, we'll share three tips that you can use to help make your listing more attractive to younger millennial homebuyers. Minimalize As Much As Possible Is your home full of trinkets and other clutter? If so, it might be best to box all of that up … [Read more...]

Are you experiencing problems with selling your home? A slow sale is no fun, especially if you need a quick sale due to a move or for financial reasons. If you are having some trouble getting potential buyers to stick around, pricing might be the issue. Let's explore a few reasons why. Are You Getting Any Offers? First, are you receiving any offers for your home? If you have, and they are coming in much lower than your listing price, then it could be a sign that you have set your price too high. Even in the hottest real estate markets, it is common to see buyers submitting 'lowball' bids as a … [Read more...]