A Seller’s Perspective
Home Pricing Mistakes
Surprisingly, pricing your home is one of my most difficult tasks. Proper pricing is more art than science; it requires that I consider current market conditions. In both an escalating and declining market recent sales are not as indicative o...
How To Avoid Picking The Wrong Realtor
National Real Estate surveys continually indicate that the number one complaint from consumers against Realtors is their lack of communication skills. You certainly want plenty of other traits in your real estate agent. Learn how to avoid picki...
Appraisers Now Believe Your Home Is Worth More Than You Do
In 2013, my most significant difficulty was getting my listings appraised for what the buyer agreed to pay. But the real estate tide has turned. A recent study by Quicken Loans compared homeowner perceptions of value to appraiser opinions. On a...
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. We grew up playing board games. Today, at family gatherings, we often play Pictionary. But one of the most popular games homeowners ...
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
Homeowners often hesitate to list their homes in late summer, fall, and winter. However, spring attracts buyers in droves. Consequently, new listings flood the market, intensifying competition. Instead, homeowners who act boldly and list off-se...
How accurate are online real estate evaluations?
How accurate are online real estate evaluations? Typically, they are within 20% of a home's actual value. When you want to know how much your home is worth, consult a real estate agent. Last week, I closed escrow on my Dunsmore listing in...
