A Seller’s Perspective
Will An Open House Sell Your Home?
Prior to the internet, open houses rarely sold homes, but all of that has changed. Buyers are constantly searching popular real estate web sites such as www.Realtor.com and often learn of new listings and price reductions sooner than their R...
Online Home Evaluations: The Ouija Board Method Of Determining The Value Of Your Home
My parents are from Michigan and likely because of the long winters their families were big card players. Today at family gatherings we often play Pictionary. But one of the most popular games homeowners play is how much is my home wort...
You’ve Decided to Sell Your Home, Now What?
Preparing your home to sell can take as little or as much effort as your want. Each home seller is unique. Not everyone wants to spend the time and effort in preparing their home for sale. And that’s okay. For sellers that do, know that it ...
Motivated Home Buyers Are A Year Round Occurrence
Often, homeowners are reluctant to list their homes during late summer, fall, and winter. Although spring is the time when buyers come out in droves, so do new listings. Homeowners who list their home off-season will discover they may do better...
How accurate are online real estate evaluations?
How accurate are online real estate evaluations? Typically, I find that they are within 20% of a home's actual value. When you want to know how much your home is really worth, you should consult with a real estate agent. Last week I close...
How The Typical Realtor Is Paid
How the typical Realtor is paid: A Realtor is paid by the seller. Unless the buyer has a special arrangement with their real estate agent, they do not pay Realtor fees. Several real estate outfits rebate a portion of their commission t...
What’s The Best Way To Find A Real Estate Agent?
My sister lives out of state and will be selling her home. She asked me: “What’s the best way to find a real estate agent?” This is my advice to my younger sister: When seeking a real estate agent to list your home for sale, their in...
4 Simple Ways to Add Value To Your Home
While the majority of home sellers aim to avoid spending months preparing their homes for sale, their ultimate goal remains selling at the highest possible price within the shortest timeframe. If you're contemplating selling your home in th...
