Home Buying Myths Phase 7
To close out our seven series blog session, it is important that buyers understand that Realtors® are on their side. With the knowledge, experience and connections that your Realtor® has, they can make your home buying process so much better. If you are falling into this series late, just click here for our first home […]
Home Buying Myths Phase 6
In the real estate business we are competitive and sitting on the sidelines is not listed in our expert strategies. Much like myth number 6. If you still believe that a loan can’t compete with a cash buyer you are simply benching yourself. Myth #6: A buyer with a loan can’t compete with a cash […]
Home Buying Myths Phase 5
As we all know, most things about traditional home buying have gone out the window. This includes what we all know as a down payment. Traditionally, homebuyers took a 30-year-fixed loan and put 20 percent down and that just is not the case anymore. Myth #5: A buyer must put down 20 percent to get […]
Home Buying Myths Phase 4
When buying a home, it is a rollercoaster of emotions for the seller, buyer and real estate agents! One of the most difficult steps is agreeing on a price. Most buyers will try to “shake” down the sellers and more sellers will try to “strong arm” the buyers, leaving it up to the Realtor® to […]
Home Buying Myths Phase 3
In the world we live in today, many things are unpredictable, especially when it comes to the housing market. It used to be said that there were good times to buy a home and bad times to buy a home. Now, with the excessive use of the Internet, buyers are shopping the housing market 24/7/. […]
Home Buying Myth Phase 2
Buying a home should be exciting and full of “This is a dream come true” moments. Sometimes, the unruly myths that get spread about the home buying experience cloud those special moments. The second myth in this series of seven is in a whole different area than myth #1 “Working directly with the listing agent […]
Agents are here to help
Your real estate agent is your best asset when looking for a new home. Just by talking with you and discussing likes, dislikes and “must haves” they know what areas and types of homes you are probably looking for. That being said, we are all human. If the first house you look at is not […]
Add value to your home before you try to sell
Before you start fixing all of the expensive problems in your home that made you want to sell it in the first place, think about what needs to be done. Don’t try to upgrade or get the most expensive replacements. Just because you spent money to make your home look nice, does not mean the […]
The Art of Selling a Home
Is it time to sell your home? Do you already have a price in mind? It really does not matter what you or your listing agent thinks the house is worth. Did you know that the buyer actually determines its value and eventual price? Pricing a home is more than just estimating, it is comparing […]
What are your buyers looking for?
As a Realtor®, have you ever wondered what keeps customers coming back to you every time they move or refer their friends and family to your services? Have you ever broken it down to see what they really wanted and what you delivered? It is very important in the real estate profession to keep your […]