You’ve decided to sell your house sometime in the near future. However, a lot must happen between now and that bittersweet moment when you hand over the keys. To keep your stress levels at a minimum, it’s essential to know how to sell a house. Whether you’re a first-timer or simply need to brush up…
Buyers tend to ignore houses lacking star-quality curb appeal. To catch their attention, take a note out of Hollywood’s book and make your home exude elegance and glamor. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 92% of real estate agents advise improving curb appeal before sellers list their homes for sale, while 97% believe…
Other than a suitable rental not being available, I can think of some other unique situations, but I don’t think it would encompass the majority. I ask because it doesn’t make financial sense to me, and figured that my situation is similar to others. I rent and pay about $2800 a month for a townhome.…
U.S. home sales returned to near seasonal levels, despite lack of supply. With “home” being the unofficial word of the year, could home-buying activity rebound in Q3 and Q4? The data from the RE/MAX National Housing Report for June 2020 suggests it might. Despite a report-record low in Months Supply of Inventory, June home sales posted a…
SELLING A HOME DURING UNUSUAL TIMES RE/MAX real estate agents report what they’re seeing and what actions sellers can take now. The current spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the efforts to contain it have impacted almost all aspects of daily life – and real estate transactions are no different. Yet despite current circumstances, real estate…
When it comes to preparing to sell your home, the best place to start is clearing the clutter. Clutter includes all of those things we have a tendency to save that we no longer use that just lie around or take over extra space in our homes. We’re all guilty of saving things in our homes,…
When you’re selling a home, the elbow grease you put in to keeping it clean and neat can come with an added bonus: a quicker sale. Even though most homeowners wouldn’t dream of leaving dirty dishes in the kitchen sink or clothes on the bathroom floor when potential buyers will be coming by, there are five areas…
Money is a delicate issue. How much we earn and how much we owe is information many of us prefer to keep close to the vest. If you’re concerned about detailing your finances to your real estate agent, rest assured that there’s plenty of privacy in the client/agent relationship. Contact us if you have questions about buying…
We all have fantasy images of our dream house. These images may be hard to let go of when buying a home, especially when all you can afford are homes that, well, let’s just say need some TLC. That’s when it’s important to keep in mind that the fixer-upper you’re looking at could have the potential…
Many first-time home buyers move from apartments or condos to a single-family home, and may have little background in yard maintenance. If that describes you, here are some questions to help you learn about your target property and gauge what kind of care it might involve. The homeowners, or their agents, will be a good…
