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
Why Would Agents Turn Down Listings?
Experienced agents are turning down listings more and more. Do you know why? Would yours get turned down? What can you learn from their experience that will help you sell ‘for sale by owner’? Realistic expectations If you want to sell your home for more money than the market will support, you’ll have a tough time getting the phone to... Read More
Choosing Your Home Value – The Appraisal Process
By Ryan Tollefsen The process of appraising your home involves developing a value from an opinion of an expert using a standard practice. When done accurately, it will help sell a property in an open market. It is important that we know how the valuation is derived. In determining the important elements of the home appraisal, the following should be considered: o Important... Read More
The Pricing Trick That Impresses Buyers
“How did you get your asking price?” Almost every person that came through our home asked us. It was a fair question. When buyers look at homes that are sold by owner, they may wonder how fair or accurate your pricing is. If they have been looking at homes for any length of time, they will be “mini experts” in their price range.... Read More
