SELLER TIP: Dropping the Selling Price Isn’t Always a Good Move

SELLER TIP: Dropping the Selling Price Isn't Always a Good Move

When your home’s been on the market for months and you haven’t received any serious offers, it’s natural to become concerned and look for ways to spark more interest. It occurs to most sellers to drop the asking price in the hope of attracting a buyer, but this isn’t necessarily a good idea. Here are […]

Why Zillow’s Zestimate isn’t as Accurate as you Think

Why Zillow's Zestimate isn't as Accurate as you Think

Is your Zillow Home Report showing you the most accurate selling price for your home? So you received your most recent email from Zillow telling you what your home is worth and you think “WOW, my home is worth more than I thought!”. Or you went on some real estate website and plugged in your […]

Three Secrets To Selling A House Quickly

So you’ve decided to sell your house, and you want it to be as painless and quick as possible. Maybe you have an awesome opportunity awaiting you in another city, maybe you’re about to go into foreclosure, or maybe you’re going through a life change that demands you settle your debts immediately. Whatever the case, […]

The Best Five Indicators That Your Real Estate Agent is Customer-Centric

“Customer-centric” is a term that means that a person, business, or service is based on the specific needs of the customer, and goes much deeper than the philosophy that “the customer is always right.” When it comes to Real Estate, it’s important that a good relationship is formed between the agent and seller, so that […]

Exterior Updates Bring Greater Return Investments Than Interior Updates

First impressions matter – and the latest research shows that’s especially true when buying a home. In fact, the way your home looks on the outside trumps almost any interior update, including ones that people thing are “the big ones” – such as kitchens and bathrooms. That doesn’t mean that there’s no point in updating […]

Why Gray Is The Best Neutral

If you’re trying to sell your home, you’re probably researching everything you possibly can to see what appeals to buyers. While you will never know what appeals to every buyer, there are trends in buying that give you excellent insight as to what buyers are looking for and why. Neutrals are long desired by buyers […]

What Will My HUD Appraiser Look For If The Property Is Going Through An FHA-Insured Loan?

Are you considering an FHA loan? Are you curious about what an FHA appraiser will be looking for when they appraise the property? Primarily, an FHA appraiser will check out the foundation, lot grade, mechanical systems, heating, ventilation, electricity and (if the home has one) the crawl space. This won’t be a normal home inspection. […]