Accompanied Showings Hinder Real Estate Sales Should the listing agent for my home be at the showings? Whether it’s customary for the seller’s agent to attend is a question many homeowners ask themselves. For those that do not live and breathe selling Real Estate every day, you may not realize what the term “accompanied showing” […]
Selling a Luxury Home: What You Need to Know
What It Takes To Sell Luxury Real Estate Considering the value of luxury homes, it is understandable that sellers would want to get things right. Luxury real estate is a substantial investment, often worth millions of dollars. There are fewer luxury homes out there, which makes it all the more critical that the seller put […]
Low Commission Realtors Lead to Sellers Netting Less Money
Why a Lower Commission Could Net You Less Money, Not More Does the real estate commission offer when selling a home matter? You bet it does! Unfortunately, some sellers believe a lower real estate commission will lead to more money in their pocket. On most occasions, nothing could be further from the truth. Low-commission Realtors […]
What to Do After Selling a House
What To Do After Selling Your House My homeowners say to themselves, “I sold my house, now what?” What to do after selling a house can be mysterious when you’ve never done it before. Selling a home is usually not something that most folks get excited about. The feeling is entirely understandable, as it can […]
Housing Overpriced by Sellers Lead to No Offers
Common Reasons For Overpriced Houses by Sellers Every week across the United States, overpriced houses are hitting the market. Overpriced homes lead to no offers. An overpriced house is usually easy to spot. For most people, a home is their most prized possession. Homes cost a great deal of money, and they are often the […]
Your Home Sold Guaranteed is a Real Estate Agent Gimmick
What Are Guaranteed Home Sale Programs? Guaranteed sales – there are not many things more cheesy in real estate. You may have seen the advertising from a local real estate agent that says, “your home sold guaranteed.” Are you wondering how a guaranteed home sale works? Now and then, one of my clients will see […]
Is a Vacant Home For Sale Harder to Sell vs. Occupied
Vacant Home For Sale vs. Occupied Do you have a vacant home for sale? Are vacant homes harder to sell? If you have the option of selling a home vacant or occupied, it only makes sense to consider which would be more advantageous. The sales process is always stressful. If you can do something to […]
Shady Real Estate Tactics From Agents Explained
What Are The Tricks Real Estate Agents Play on Sellers? Are there tricks real estate agents play with consumers? You bet there are! In every industry, there are shady tactics. Some are worse than others. When selling a home, some real estate agents deceive their clients for their benefit. Not all agents are like this, […]
Can I Fire My Realtor Before Closing?
Why Sellers Fire Their Agents Many consumers will search online if they can fire their real estate agent. Although it does not happen often, sellers fire their agents. Sometimes for a good reason, but often due to problems that could be remedied with better communication and more effort from the Realtor. Some relationships can sour […]
Bedroom Requirements: Windows, Heating, & Closets Explained
The Definition of a Bedroom As a real estate agent for the past thirty-seven years, many people ask me about the legal requirement for a bedroom. Are there specific rules for a bedroom? They are usually asking because they have a room in their home that may have the potential to be a bedroom. While […]