Buying a home can be an exciting adventure . . . but it can also be nerve-wracking. Buyers who’ve found the perfect home and are ready to shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars are usually nervous when it comes time for the inspection. They just don’t know what the inspection will reveal – or … 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 a home is no small undertaking and is likely one of the largest financial decisions of your life. And that’s why most people need an experienced agent to guide them through the whole process to a successful and profitable conclusion. But with all the agents out there bombarding you with signs and ads and … Continued
You’ve found the perfect home in a great neighborhood, and you’re ready to move on to closing. But then the inspection turns up several problems. That’s not necessarily anything to worry about, though – inspections always find issues with homes. What you do need to be concerned about are major issues or certain problems that … Continued
We all know that negotiating is an integral part of any real estate transaction. And doing it well is, in large part, what can get you the deal you want, whether you’re buying or selling. It pays then to know some of the best negotiation strategies and tactics that will give you the upper hand. … 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
Unfortunately, a lot of home sellers have fallen victim to not a little false information. There is, for example, no shortage of advice online about selling your house, but not all of it is accurate or correct. And then there’s all the wrong-headed advice you’ll inevitably get from family and friends. Operating on such false … Continued
Homebuyers and home sellers are more often than not on opposite sides of the transaction fence. The goals of one are very often the opposite of the goals of the other. A seller, for example, wants to sell for as much as possible, and a buyer typically wants to pay as little as possible. So … Continued
Maybe you’re a home seller who needs to make major repairs/renovations before listing, or perhaps you’re a buyer who wants to add on to or remodel that new home. Either way, you’ve likely discovered that you need some professional construction help. But choosing the right contractor (usually a general contractor) involves a lot more than … 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
