Differences Between Real Estate Agents, Realtors, and Brokers One of the questions I often get is if there is a difference between a Realtor®, a Real Estate agent, and a broker. The difference between a real estate agent and Realtor® is significant. Hiring someone to help you with a real estate transaction can sometimes be […]
Renting a Room: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
Things to Think About Before Moving Forward Are you considering renting a room in your home? Renting a room is not uncommon, as one might expect. Lots of folks are looking to rent a room. You are not alone if you struggle to pay your monthly mortgage and other bills. Many homeowners find themselves in […]
Best Storage Unit Companies Reviewed
Who Are The Best Storage Companies? Are you looking for one of the best storage companies? Maybe you want the cheapest storage unit from a well-respected company. If you are moving or decluttering your home, using the services of a storage facility can be very useful. It gives you somewhere to put your possessions and […]
Home Selling Myths That Are Completely False
Real Estate Myths About Selling a House to Avoid Real Estate myths have been around since I started my career as an agent thirty-seven years ago. Unfortunately, homeowners often operate on a lot of incorrect information when they start trying to sell their homes. There are many reasons for this. While there is plenty of […]
24 Hour Showing Notice Will Make Your Home Harder to Sell
Advance Showing Notice What does 24-hour showing notice mean? Does requiring 24-hour notice on showings make your home difficult to sell? Good questions, right? When selling a home you occupy, it can be challenging to accommodate real estate showings. Some sellers require a 24-hour notice before any home showing to make things easier. Unfortunately, there […]
How Often Do Contingent Offers Fall Through and Why
Common Reasons a House Sale Will Fall Through When you put your home on the market and get an enticing offer, you’ll likely accept, and your property will go under contract. In most purchase agreements, there will be real estate contingencies that must be satisfied before there can be a successful closing. When there is […]
Sell a Condo vs. House: What’s The Difference?
How Does Selling a Condo Differ From a House? Did you know that selling a condo can differ from selling a house? While condos and single-family homes may have a lot of similarities, there are fundamental differences that you must account for when selling each type of property. Selling a condo vs. selling a single-family […]
Delayed Showings With Extended Offer Deadline is a Powerful Home Selling Tool
What to Know About Deferred Real Estate Showings Selling a home requires applying the best strategy for any given situation. One tool that real estate agents, including myself, find incredibly effective are deferred showings. Deferred showings are a sales strategy where the home is listed in the multiple listing service (MLS) without offering showings of […]
Pricing a House Too High Has Risks
The Problem With a Home Priced Too High Are you wondering what the risks are of pricing your home too high? A house priced too high can be the kiss of death. One part art, one part science, determining your home’s asking price is no easy task. You want your home to move, but you […]
Top Home Seller Mistakes When Selecting A Realtor
Common Mistakes In Choosing A Real Estate Agent You have come to that time when you will pack your bags and look for your next housing gig. Part of this process will be picking a great Real Estate agent to work with. Unfortunately, choosing the right Realtor is an area where many home sellers make […]