Staging a home makes a big difference when showing it to prospective buyers. Many realtors recommend staging because it helps you get the highest possible value for the home. However, there are common mistakes many make without even knowing it. Here are some of the staging mistakes you may be making. Choosing a Staging Company […]
The market is constantly changing and pricing a home continues to be one of the biggest challenges real estate professionals face on a daily basis. It’s not uncommon for sellers to want to price their homes higher than recommended, but that may not be the correct solution to get the home sold. Here are 3 […]
Selling a home can be a stressful time, there is so much to think about; keeping the home clean, heading out on a moment’s notice to accommodate last minute showings, not to mention planning a move. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed. Then you get that great offer and enter escrow. You’re relieved until you realize […]
September is a great month to spend some time going over some items in your home and making sure that they are functioning correctly and that you are properly maintaining them. Here’s a list of some items to check on: Clean Out Your Gutters: If you have gutters then you probably know that they can […]
Every August the city’s Property Tax Assessor sends out an estimate of your home’s value and your proposed property taxes that will be due in November based on the assessed value. If you don’t agree with the assessed value you have the right to appeal: The property appraiser’s assessment of your property’s value. A denial […]
Congratulations, you have multiple offers on your home listing. It’s exciting to hear that you have a choice in buyers. Yet how can you make sure that you choose the right offer? With varying sales prices and terms, comparing offers might be harder than you expected. Still – it’s a great problem to have.If you […]
Balance sheets look different for owners who purchase property to rent than for owners who purchase property to develop and sell. Keep in mind that balance sheets can be as simple or as detailed as the owner wishes. The key is designing the balance sheet to provide and track any necessary information. Here is […]
There’s a lot to think about when selling a home – and one thing should be taxes. The buying and selling a home could be one of the largest transactions of your life, and as with any financial transaction, there’s a tax angle. If you know what your tax implication are as you go into […]
Were you offered a promotion, but it requires you to move away from your current city? Maybe you’ve decided you want to be closer to family. Whatever your reason for relocating, you may be stuck in a situation with a need to sell your current home quickly. This type of situation isn’t the same as […]
When you decide you don’t like your Realtor, it may be time to fire them. This isn’t an easy thing, especially if you don’t handle conflict very well. Maybe your agent has stopped returning calls or simply isn’t putting in the time to get your home sold or find the right home for you to […]
