Avoiding Financial Stress

By asking the right questions, and knowing exactly what your needs are, you can find the right loan for you. There are certain approaches that you can take while mortgage shopping that can cost or save you money. It is still true that the better qualifications you have, the lower your interest rate will be. However, there are mortgages available for almost everyone; it's the interest rates or the down...

Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Seller’s Market

In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of homes for sale is as low as it is today, buyers are eager to snatch up virtually any house that comes to market. This makes it even more tempting...

Plan of Action

Analyze why you are selling - If you understand your motives, you will be able to better negotiate and to get what it is that you want, whether it be a quick sale, high price, or somewhere in the middle. Prepare your home for the buyer - Maximize the strengths of your property and fix up its weaknesses. You want the buyer to walk away from your home with a lasting good impression. Find a...

Finding the Right Seller

The best seller is one who is highly motivated. A highly motivated seller is more likely to sell at a price that is less than his or her house is actually worth. And it matters that you find out why. Learning the reason why can help you get the price you want and help the seller get what they want: a timely sale. When given the opportunity to meet with sellers, ask them why they are selling. The reason...

How to Be a Competitive Buyer in a Seller’s Market

You're finally ready to take the plunge and purchase a home. You found something that is perfect - you're dream home, and you're willing to pay full asking price. It's a sure thing, right? Not necessarily. With housing inventory so low right now, it's important to be prepared when you're ready to buy a home. This way, when you find "THE ONE," you have the advantage over other potential buyers. Meet with...

Best Kept Secrets for Selling Your Home

Selling Secret #1: The first impression is the only impression. No matter how good the interior of your home looks, buyers have already judged your home before they walk through the door. You never have a second chance to make a first impression. It's important to make people feel warm, welcome, and safe as they approach the house. Spruce up your home's exterior with inexpensive shrubs and brightly...

Making a Good First Impression

If you want buyers to be interested in your home, you need to show it in its best light. A good first impression can influence a buyer both emotionally and visually, thus prompting them to make an offer. In addition, what the buyer first sees is what they think of when they consider the asking price. A bad first impression can dissuade a potential buyer. Don’t show your property until it’s all fixed...

Use a Buyer’s Agent

If you know exactly why you are selling then it is easier for you to follow the right plan of action for getting what you want. If you are a seller who needs to close a sale as quickly as possible, then you should know that getting the highest price possible is not one of your priorities. It does not mean that you won’t or cannot get the highest price, but it means that the price is not the deciding...

Know Why You are Selling

If you know exactly why you are selling then it is easier for you to follow the right plan of action for getting what you want. If you are a seller who needs to close a sale as quickly as possible, then you should know that getting the highest price possible is not one of your priorities. It does not mean that you won’t or cannot get the highest price, but it means that the price is not the deciding...

Let’s Find Your New Home Together – A Homebuying Guide

Let's face it. Homebuying can be stressful. Your home is most likely the biggest financial investment you will make, and there is a lot that goes into this decision. Our goal is to make your homebuying experience as stress-free and fun as possible. We love helping buyers find their dream homes! We work with each client individually, taking the time to understand their unique lifestyles, needs and wishes....

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