Posts Tagged ‘Tips’
Understanding the Key Parts of a Real Estate Purchasing Contract
A real estate purchase contract, also known as a “contract to purchase real estate” or a “residential purchase agreement,” is a binding, bilateral agreement between two or more parties. The purchase contract is the key to your real estate transaction. Not only does it make your purchase or sale official, but it also protects both…
Read More5 Steps to Improving Your Home’s Appraisal Value
Whether you’re refinancing or looking for a fair price for your home, you’ll need an appraisal before you take your home to market. An appraisal is primarily based on recent sales prices of comparable properties, but in thriving markets, those sales prices might not be high enough to support the newest deals. (They can even…
Read MoreStep into the Mindset of a Buyer
What do Home Buyers Really Want in a House? Don’t let the “small stuff” sabotage your sale. As a home seller, you probably hear this advice a lot– and that’s for a good reason. Investing time and money on the turn-offs in your home can alleviate potential buyer hesitations and lead to a quicker, higher…
Read More4 Features That Will Help You Get a Higher Price On Your House
These Features Will Help You Get a Higher Price on Your House In order to know how much your home is really worth, you have to know what affects its value. The real market value of your home includes more than just your home’s size and amenities; it also includes perks of the location itself.…
Read More4 ways to take “close to home” to heart this season.
Giving Back Close to Home During the Holidays In the midst of the season of giving, we often wonder what we have to offer our community and those in need. Most people immediately think of donating money or goods during the holidays or may offer their time at a local organization. But have you considered…
Read MoreWhat is the Seller’s Role in the Listing Process?
There are many steps in selling your house, and a listing is one of them. In 2017, 89% of sellers used a real estate agent when selling their home, but successfully selling a house requires a partnership between a seller and an agent. Here’s what you can do to fulfill your role in the listing…
Read MoreCozy Up Your Home This Fall
November is here, and as much as we’d like to ignore it, colder weather is upon us. Lucky for you, gray skies don’t have to mean it’s time to retreat into drab hibernation in your home! There are plenty of ways you can spruce up your home in preparation for winter, turning those dark indoor…
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