Everyone wants to sell his house for the most money possible. But how do you do that? Really, it all boils down to simply making your house stand out above all the other similar competing ones in the area. And a large part of that lies in understanding what is driving home sales in your … Continued
Staging is a species of visual merchandising that draws on the principles of interior design. And you need to do it because it works. Numerous studies have shown that staged homes sell faster and at better prices than those that haven’t been staged. But professional staging is out of financial reach for many sellers. If … Continued
Painting your house in bright, bold, brash colors is fine for you – you’re the one who lives there. But it’s a different matter entirely when it comes to selling your house. Your preferences then have to take a back seat to what buyers want. And what buyers prefer is neutral colors rather than bold … Continued
When getting ready to put your house up for sale, there are few decisions you can make that will impact how much your home sells for and how quickly it sells more than choosing the right agent who is willing to work with you. To help get your agent search headed in the right direction, … Continued
Part of preparing any property for your local real estate market means following state and federal regulations in order to get things off the ground and make the transaction a success. To ensure your home is up to snuff for inspection and appraisal, while also helping you to prioritize any work that your home needs … Continued
If you’re a homeowner and are thinking of selling, you might, if conditions are right, consider a pocket listing. Basically, a pocket listing is a sort of listing before a home hits the MLS. It has definite advantages for sellers under certain conditions (as well as some cons), and it is something you should consider … Continued
If you’re thinking of selling your subdivision house, you may face a few more challenges than some sellers. Probably number-one among these challenges is making your house stand out from all the similar surrounding houses. It’s not a negative comment in any way, but the fact is that in a subdivision (most of the time) … Continued
Closing costs, as you probably know, are all the fees and expenses that have to be paid on closing day at the closing table. Typically, closing costs run about 3% to 6% of a home’s total purchase price – a few paid by the buyer, some by the seller, and most split between them. And … Continued
Closing is the final step in selling your home, the point at which you can breathe easy because the transaction is finalized. But the process leading up to closing usually produces a lot of anxiety and worry because so many things can go wrong to delay the closing. Still, there are some steps you can … Continued
The value of your home (or any home, really) is determined by what buyers in the market are actually willing to pay for it. It really doesn’t matter much what you, the seller, think your home is worth – it depends almost entirely on market value. Sellers often either overestimate or underestimate the value of … Continued
