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...]
Managing Multiple Offer Situations: Should You Go with a Highest, Best, and NOT Final Bidding Process?
As the market is heating up, we're seeing the return of multiple offer situations and "bidding wars." So I thought it might be helpful to write up an explanation of how multiple offer situations work, with some recommendations as to how sellers and agents should handle them. What is a Multiple Offer Situation? A "multiple offer situation" is simply one where two or more … [Read more...]
Mistakes to Avoid When Making a Move
Making a move is a task that many of us undertake in our lives. The thought of moving may seem like a difficult and emotional process, but it’s something that you will always remember as a transition from one part of your life to the next. You can make this time of you life a lot less stressful when you know the mistakes you should avoid. With everything that goes into getting … [Read more...]
How to Manage a Cross-Country Relocation
In the past, we’ve focused on things you should consider when planning to move. However, when you’re considering a move across the country, there are several other things you have to think about in order to be fully prepared for the transition. Obviously, moving cross-country is a bigger change than moving to the next state over or merely a few towns away. There’s a lot of … [Read more...]
Buying and Selling a Home as a Pet Owner
If you’re buying or selling a house, there are a few things you have to consider when you have a pet. When you’re buying, you have to look into any pet ordinances in the neighborhood you’re considering, and also find a living arrangement that will work best for you and your pet. If you’re selling, you’ll have to stay on top of your cleaning game and make sure your pet makes as … [Read more...]