Best Real Estate Sales Advice Understanding how to sell a house is straightforward. Home sales are not rocket science. After being in the Real Estate business for the last thirty-eight years, I have been involved in all types of markets. I have been through boom times and the most extreme buyer’s markets you could ever […]
Preparing For a Home Inspection With These Tips For Homeowners
Understanding how to prepare for a home inspection is something more sellers should consider. Unfortunately, many do not. Knowing what to do before a home inspection can often save your sale from falling through. A common thing in most Real Estate transactions is a home inspection paid for by the buyer and performed by a […]
Improving Energy Efficiency in An Older Home: Best Upgrades Explained
How to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient One of the questions people often ask is how can I make my home more energy efficient. This is undoubtedly the case with an older home. Buying an older home allows you to live in a property with history and charm. However, it also brings its share of […]
How to Stop Deer From Eating Your Landscaping Including Plants and Flowers
Over the years, one of the questions prospective sellers have asked me is how do I stop deer from eating my plants? People ask, of course, because they want their yard to look its best. Although they can be beautiful, deer can be surprisingly destructive to your landscape. Considering how much time and money goes […]
Why Does a Realtor List a House They Know is Priced Too High?
Over the years, some people have asked me why real estate agents take overpriced listings. If you are not working in the industry, it is probably hard to figure out why anyone would consider this an intelligent practice. This is one of the dirty little secrets within the business. A surprising number of real estate […]
How to Use Google This Street Address Sign Riders For Real Estate
Have you seen a “Google this address” sign rider on a local real estate sign? One of the first things that may come to mind reading the title “Google this address“ is why you would need or want to do that. The answer is easy if you are in the market to buy a new […]
Will A Prayer to St. Joseph Help Sell My Home?
Are you wondering about using a St Joseph prayer to sell a house? Does it work? Will St Joseph intervene through his divine wisdom and help you land a sold sign on your property? In the mosaic of human experiences, selling a home is more than a financial transaction. It’s a rite of passage marked […]
Are Holiday House Sales a Good Idea?
Holiday Home Sales One of the questions that real estate agents often get from homeowners is, “Should I sell my home during the holidays”? They will decide whether waiting until after the New Year or during springtime is better. There are certainly good and bad months to sell a house. While everyone’s circumstances differ, I […]
How to Sue a Mover to Resolve Moving Disputes
What should you do if you have a dispute with your mover? Will you need to sue them? If you do need to sue, how will that work? Part of avoiding a dispute with a mover is understanding some common issues to prevent these things from happening. Nobody wants to get into a lawsuit if […]
What to Fix When Selling a Home
Do you know what fixes to make before selling your house? If not, you’ve come to the right place! It is easy to miss a lot of the wear and tear that has happened to your house over the years. But when you start thinking about selling, the state of your home becomes much more […]