Why Is My House Not Selling? — Will the Real Estate Market Turn Around Soon?
By Janice J. Charles This is a question that is certainly repeated by many a frustrated seller in this “down” real estate market. So you’ve prepped your property for sale. You’ve de-personalized it, de-clutter it, rearranged the furniture, cleaned out the basement and the garage, rented a storage unit and still nothing! WHY IS MY HOUSE... Read More
A Bad Photo Can Hurt You
The course on photographing your home is coming along. We’ve got a buyer survey in progress, and I have to say, I am fascinated by their comments. Real estate photography is very specialized. It seems that buyers are very familiar with it, and sellers that do their own photos have trouble grasping it. I don’t want to give it all away, but here’s... Read More
Can Buyers Reach You?
A missed call could cost you a sale. Most buyers and agents will give you a heads up before knocking on your door. Sometimes they are driving the neighborhood and see your sign; sometimes they find your advertising. However they find you, know this: there are other homes on the list. If they call you and get your voicemail, they may leave a message,... Read More
What’s Wrong With The House?
With more and more home buyers searching online, you’ll find that the first contact they have with your property is your online marketing. What they really want to see is a picture. Hopefully it’s a good one. Curb appeal applies here, because it doesn’t matter what you have written. Your picture is going to create that all important... Read More
