Spring is Coming!

Spring is almost here, meaning the bulk of this year’s listings are about to be put on the market. If you are thinking about buying a new home this year, but are worried that you don’t have enough money saved for the down payment, then these four tips can help you add a little extra…

What can sellers do to make their homes look great?

Any experienced real estate professional can tell selling clients all about the importance of making a home presentable before an open house. Obviously any imperfections or clutter can be a bit of a turn-off to would-be buyers, and it’s therefore important for all involved to make sure a home is as attractive as possible. Part and parcel with…

2017: Time to buy Experts urge action from would-be buyers

Over the past few years, real estate professionals likely noticed a strange trend among would-be homebuyers. When mortgage rates went up even slightly from near-historic lows, shoppers tended to retreat from the market despite the fact that affordability was still well below pre-recession and all-time norms. But now that rates and prices alike are creeping…

Homeowners play a role in making their open house inviting

When it’s time to sell a house, many homeowners may prefer to take of hands-off approach and let their chosen real estate professionals dictate how they’re going to proceed through the sales process. And while this is not always a bad idea, it’s still important for owners to make sure they’re doing all they can…

Is winter a good time to sell?

The summer buying season got its name for a reason: It is by far the busiest time for real estate sales in the calendar year. However, this fact seems to have also created something of an unfair negative view of other times to both sell and buy properties. In fact, some experts say there are actually benefits…

Putting together a home repair checklist for Selling

Before entering the real estate sales process, many homeowners choose to make a few minor upgrades to their houses as a means of boosting value. However, some experts caution that consumers sometimes get a bit overzealous in these efforts and don’t get the return on investment they might have expected or hoped for. As a…

Home staging on a budget

Home staging has become something of a minor craze for real estate professionals in the past few years, and the actual science behind how best to set up a home for an open house seems to be changing all the time. However, one thing is unlikely to change: Homeowners and agents don’t want to break…