What Are Guaranteed Home Sale Programs? Guaranteed sales – there are not many things more cheesy in real estate. You may have seen the advertising from a local real estate agent that says, “your home sold guaranteed.” Are you wondering how a guaranteed home sale works? Now and then, one of my clients will see […]
Is a Vacant Home For Sale Harder to Sell vs. Occupied
Vacant Home For Sale vs. Occupied Do you have a vacant home for sale? Are vacant homes harder to sell? If you have the option of selling a home vacant or occupied, it only makes sense to consider which would be more advantageous. The sales process is always stressful. If you can do something to […]
Shady Real Estate Tactics From Agents Explained
What Are The Tricks Real Estate Agents Play on Sellers? Are there tricks real estate agents play with consumers? You bet there are! In every industry, there are shady tactics. Some are worse than others. When selling a home, some real estate agents deceive their clients for their benefit. Not all agents are like this, […]
Can I Fire My Realtor Before Closing?
Why Sellers Fire Their Agents Many consumers will search online if they can fire their real estate agent. Although it does not happen often, sellers fire their agents. Sometimes for a good reason, but often due to problems that could be remedied with better communication and more effort from the Realtor. Some relationships can sour […]
Bedroom Requirements: Windows, Heating, & Closets Explained
The Definition of a Bedroom As a real estate agent for the past thirty-seven years, many people ask me about the legal requirement for a bedroom. Are there specific rules for a bedroom? They are usually asking because they have a room in their home that may have the potential to be a bedroom. While […]
The Cost For a Finished Basement and The Value Added
How Much Does a Finished Basement Cost? One of the questions I often get is, “does a finished basement add value to my home?” This question is often followed by “how much does it cost to finish a basement?” Many will also ask my opinion on the finished basement ideas they are considering. Finished basements […]
Why a Home Value on Zillow Should Not Be Trusted
Home Values on Zillow Explained Are you wondering whether Zillow house values are accurate? One of the questions real estate agents often get from consumers is, “how accurate are Zillow home value estimates.” Home buyers and sellers need to understand right from the get-go that a Zillow home value is NOT accurate the vast majority […]
Correct House Pricing is Essential For Success
How to Price a House For Sale Pricing a house in a way that will encourage a timely sale is quite challenging for home sellers and often for Realtors. House pricing isn’t rocket science, yet so many get it wrong. Numerous studies indicate that the longer a home remains on the market, the less money […]
Should I Renovate My House Or Move
Move vs. Remodel: Everything You Need to Know Are you trying to decide between remodeling or moving? There are plenty of reasons to remodel a home – from dated designs to changes in lifestyle. However, if you have considered remodeling, you may also have considered buying another home. Depending on the current market conditions, selling […]
The Ways Sellers Price a Home Wrong
How Do Sellers Get Pricing a Home Wrong? Pricing a home is one of the most challenging things a realtor must do – part art, part science. It requires you to consider many variables to determine a competitive price, far more than most people realize. So it is no surprise that the everyday home seller […]