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...]
Home Buying During the Back-to-School Season
We’re already at the end of the second week of September, and the new academic year is in full swing. Parents are adjusting their schedules to fit with their children’s extracurriculars, getting used to an empty nest if their children are starting college, finishing up putting away all of the summer paraphernalia, or if you have recently moved into a new home, you’re probably … [Read more...]
Are We In a Buyer’s or Seller’s Housing Market?
The real estate industry is constantly going through changes, and that includes the climate of the market. If there is high inventory and low prices, you can bet that you are in a buyer’s market, and if there’s low inventory and high prices, you can be sure that you’re in a seller’s market. In the U.S., however, the type of market varies by location. Because of the size of the … [Read more...]
How to Enhance Your Home’s Curb Appeal
When you’re getting ready to sell your home, you do everything you can to make it look flawless as you go from room to room to make sure that every space is as clean and organized as can be. While you’re taking care of the inside of your home, however, it’s very important not to forget about the outside. As soon as a potential buyer pulls up in front of your home, you want them … [Read more...]
How to Prepare an Open House
Here at Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty, we celebrate Open House Month in April, and this is a wonderful time to have such a celebration because we are now in spring and are experiencing very pleasant weather. With this season upon us, there will be many homebuyers taking advantage of this weather to go out to open houses. If you’re looking to sell your home, you want … [Read more...]