I don't know why so many home sellers still don't property stage their homes. Maybe it's because "staging" as a real estate concept started in the very high end, and people still think that it's only appropriate for select luxury properties. Maybe it's because the first professionals who offered staging did it as outside consultants, not as part of their core real estate … [Read more...]
Top Real-Estate Myths
Whether you’re a homeowner looking to sell your home, or a new buyer looking for that place to call home, odds are you have come in contact with your share of real-estate myths. In fact, you may have wished there was a “Myth Busters” type of show that dealt with real estate, to help you separate fact from fiction. While we’re waiting for a show like that to be created, we want … [Read more...]
How to Set the Best Price for Your House
Establishing a price is one of the most important aspects of the home-selling process. You want to receive as much money as you can for your property, but if you price it too high, you run the risk of driving buyers away. When setting a price, it would be wise to seek advice from a real estate agent, someone who knows the market and can gauge what would be an … [Read more...]
Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a House
Last week, we discussed the mistakes you should sidestep when buying a house. This week, we’ll transition to the other end of the spectrum and talk about the mistakes to dodge when selling a house. With this task being as significant as buying a house, you have to make sure to be every bit as diligent when you place your house on the market. Curb appeal is … [Read more...]
Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a House
Buying a house is a life-changing event, so you have to be careful to dodge mistakes that could cause setbacks in the home-buying process. In the beginning, you have to make sure not to hire the wrong agent. Just because someone might be a niece, nephew, friend, friend of a friend, or have any other connection with you, that doesn’t mean that person will work … [Read more...]