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In some real estate markets, sellers get plenty of offers at or above their asking price. Other times, though, you may find that you need to offer an extra incentive to prospective buyers. Popular options for attracting more buyers include reducing your selling price and offering a closing cost credit, both of which help the […]
Did you just find your “for sale” home listed on Craigslist or Facebook as “for rent”? This is one of the most common real estate scams. Criminals look for properties that are vacant, steal the photos and description, and post them online to lure in victims. When a potential renter shows interest, they act like they are out-of-town homeowners and …
Nobody wants to be in debt, but most people find themselves owing money at some point in their lives. If your income and living expenses are manageable, paying off a small amount of debt should be fairly quick and easy. If you have serious debt, though, you might have more cause for concern. When debt […]
“The buyers loved the floor plan and back yard but are not in love with the neighborhood.” “The home falls in line with my client’s needs, but the house is further than they were expecting.” “The house showed very well but the buyers aren’t sure about the noise from the proposed road construction.” Does any of this sound familiar? Perhaps, …
Some real estate agents are firm believers in the power of an open house. They say that they’re a tried-and-true way to market your home and get interested buyers through the door. However, other agents argue that open houses are more trouble than they’re worth and that they rarely lead to offers you wouldn’t get […]
It’s important to get your home in good condition before you put it on the market. When buyers know they won’t have to face costly and stressful repairs shortly after moving in, you’ll get better offers on the property. However, not every repair is worth making when you plan on selling your house. Some won’t […]
Selling your home is a major decision, but once you put it on the market, you’ll probably feel anxious for the process to be over. The uncertainty while waiting for an offer is frustrating, especially if your home has been listed for a long time. The housing market fluctuates, so the length of time you […]
Realtor Melanie Cameron shares answers to some of our sellers’ biggest concerns in today’s challenging real estate market. Hear why now is a great time to sell and how you can overcome some common hurdles you may face due to low inventory. Have questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to Melanie at the numbers below. Also, don’t forget to subscribe …
Unsolicited home offers are a growing trend thanks to the low inventory of today’s real estate market. These direct mailings come from investors and usually include a letter of intent and what they claim is a “fair” offer. While this can come off as very convenient to you, the homeowner, these offers are usually NOT in your best interest. Watch …
With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses available today, there’s a substantial increase in bidding wars: homes are selling fast. According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), on average, houses are receiving over four offers from buyers and they’re selling in less than three weeks …
