Archive for 'Selling' Category
Buyers and sellers should make sure everything is in writing.
When I speak with a buyer and/or seller one of the things I will say to them just before they sign any paperwork, contracts or disclosures is if there is anything I or anyone has said that is influencing you to buy/sell, please make sure whatever that is, you have it in writing. I [...]
Should I use a big company or a small company to sell my house?
Homeowners in most areas around the country have choices when it comes to selecting a real estate company. When selecting a real estate company to assist you with selling your home should you use a big company or a small one in your area? Does it make a difference? What are the advantages of using [...]
Considering resale issues when buying your home
Think back a few years and it seemed like many buyers were strongly considering the resale issue especially as it related to value. Flipping a home became very popular throughout the country with the buyer’s goal when purchasing a home primarily to sell it quickly for a profit. What about the homebuyer just looking for [...]
Demand for housing in Illinois affected by economy
Below is a video that discusses how the economy affects the demand for housing in Illinois.
Your listing agent may not show your home.
The agent you have listed your home has many jobs and responsibilities that they must perform in order to get your home sold. Something interesting you may find during the course of your listing is that your listing agent may never show the home to prospective buyers themselves. Listing agents understand this and that is [...]
If you want to sell your home in the spring you may want to list now.
Depending on where you live in the country you may need to list your home now if it is your goal to sell in the spring. Your local real estate agent will provide you with information on your local market and specifically the average days on the market a home is sitting until it receives [...]
The next 4 months are prime time for selling your home.
Home owners need to be aware that the next 4 months are prime time for selling their home. Why? The reason has to do with money, up to $8,000 in some cases. First time home buyers have a tax credit incentive available if they buy a home prior to April 30, 2010 and anyone who [...]
Do you plan on selling your house in 2010?
If you plan on selling your house in 2010 there are things you need to know that will help you accomplish your goal: What do you need to know in order to sell your home? You need to know… The initial list price you choose is crucial. Testing the market or having [...]
Do we sell our house first and then find a house to buy?
If you already own a house and are looking to purchase a different one you may be asking yourself this question. Is to better to sell the house first before buying another house. This is going to depend on your personal situation. Before buying another house without selling yours, you should ask your self: Are you [...]
3 easy steps you can take to help your home ready to sell faster
There are several easy things that you can do to improve your home that do not require hiring a professional or spending a lot of money which will help you sell your home faster. These include: De-cluttering the closets, the garage, the extra room no one uses and is now filled with boxes or unused stuff, [...]