Communication in the Home Stretch Congrats, your house is officially on the market! Now it’s time to think about the final steps to your home sale. Once your home is on the market, you’ve spoken with your agent about marketing strategy, and you’ve made a plan to help you prepare for showings, it’s your agent’s…
You’ve considered your situation and you have decided to move forward with selling your home, either now or in the next few years. You’ve made the decision to hire a listing agent to help you make the most of your home sale. Now it’s time to find an agent—it’s never too early! As you search…
It’s Getting Real Congrats! Your home is officially on the market and ready to be snapped up. What will life look like for you at this stage in the process? Get ready—you could find yourself very busy with very short notice! Here’s what to expect when you’re actively selling your house. Strong Marketing = Maximum…
Next Steps in the Home Sale Process You’re going about your daily routine and suddenly you get the call: An offer is in on your home! Hooray! Your agent will now present the offer to you, highlighting its merits and possible drawbacks. Offers usually arrive in a standardized format, which your agent will translate for…
Much like buying a home, selling a home is a team effort. As soon as you begin working with your listing agent, they can start building the perfect team to prepare your home for a good sale. One of the key benefits of working with a listing agent is their ability to wrangle people who…
How to make your home stand out from the crowd While the real estate market may be hot right now, it’s still important to make the best impression when preparing your home for showings. Every home seller is competing with other listings, new construction, and the expectations of people who watch a lot of real estate…
Get a leg up on the competition With all the technology we have today, is it really necessary to hire a real estate agent to sell your home? While it may seem like homes should all but sell themselves, listing agents do a lot of work behind the scenes to get their clients the best…
…and what to do if your home doesn’t appraise for its purchase price by Lisa Merritt It can be a bit of a surprise if your home turns out to be valued at less than the purchase price offered, but this type of thing can occur in an appraisal situation. While this can change everything—from…
Pricing your home can be a tricky process. Too low, and it may sell quickly, but you won’t get the best return on your investment. Too high, and your home might stagnate on the market, losing you money in the long term. What does pricing it right take? Lucky for you, if you’re working with…
Selling your home for top dollar may sound appealing, but it’s wise to keep your current personal situation in mind. Selling is not always right for everyone at every time. Some things to consider: Buying a new home in your area may be too expensive due to inflation. If you’ve lived in the same house…
