You’ve already taken the first step many people take when buying and/or selling a home: hiring a reputable real estate agent. Now it’s time to do your part to help ensure your real estate transaction(s) is as seamless as possible. Wondering what you can do to assist your chosen advisor? Following are some simple ways to help your real estate agent help you: Get a pre-approval. This one goes out to all the prospective homebuyers out there. Getting a pre-approval from a lender…
Good listing photos can mean the difference between a quick sale and an epic fail. After all, the majority of buyers now begin their home search online where photos can be examined, compared, contrasted and discarded in mere minutes (sometimes only seconds!). That’s why many sellers choose to enlist the aid of a seasoned, professional real estate photographer. If you’ve already hired a pro, you’re well on your way to sporting a SOLD sign on your front lawn. But don’t send out your change of…
Are you preparing your home for sale? Is it currently on the market? Here are five things you may want to do before the offers start rolling in. Get your finances in order. It’s a good idea to figure out your finances before you even list your home for sale. This includes getting an accurate estimate of your home’s current value (knowing how much profit you may make, if any, can help you determine your budget for your next home). Other important steps to help…
Many potential homebuyers have a tough time seeing past dust and disarray. Can you blame them? But living in your home and keeping it buyer-ready at all times can be rather daunting. Before you schedule your first showing, it’s a good idea to: Declutter and depersonalize. It may be difficult for prospective buyers to envision themselves in a home filled with family photos and knickknacks. Plus, too much clutter can make your spaces seem smaller. Now is the perfect time to purge or donate items you…
By the time you’ve chosen a real estate agent, you’ve hopefully asked them dozens of questions about their track record, their local knowledge, how they plan to market your home and—very importantly—how they plan to keep you in the loop throughout the upcoming sales process. Those questions all have to do with what your real estate agent will do for you. The next three questions are all about what you can do to help your agent make the sale. 1. Is my asking price right?…
