TIMING YOUR SALE
Can You Sell Your House Before Paying Off the Mortgage?
Most home loans have a repayment period of either 15 or 30 years. So what…
Should You Remodel or Move?
If you’re asking yourself if you should remodel your home or just move on to…
How to Relist Your Home for Sale
s interview agents in preparation for your listing expiring or being canceled. How do I…
Can You Take Your House Off the Market?
Having second thoughts about selling your home isn’t unusual. In fact, 29 percent of sellers…
Selling a House During Winter Holidays: Tips, Pros & Cons
How to sell a home in the winter Winter is not the peak real estate…
Tips to Sell Your Home in the Fall
It’s common knowledge that spring is the peak real estate season and the best time of year…
Selling a Home in a Buyers Market
Why do buyers markets benefit buyers? In a buyers market, there are more homes for…
What to Do When: A Timeline for Selling Your Home
Assuming you don’t have to get across country for a new job next month, you…
PREPARING TO SELL
Bad Home Inspection for Sellers: Common Causes and Reasonable Repairs
Almost all buyers request a home inspection when they submit an offer on a house.…
Steps to Selling a House
Have you been thinking, “I want to sell my house, but where do I start?”…
Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home
Selling your home is no easy process, in terms of both the actual logistics and…
Interviewing Real Estate Agents: Best Questions to Ask Listing Agents
No two real estate agents are the same. They provide different levels of service —…
Types of Listing Agreements: Understanding Real Estate Agent Contracts With...
Selling a home for the first time? As you’re choosing a listing agent, you’ll want…
How to Sell Your House For Sale By Owner
Selling your house for sale by owner (FSBO) to avoid paying a listing agent’s 3…
How to Sell a House As-Is When It Needs Repairs
What do you do when you need to sell your home fast, but extensive repairs…
What Makes a Good Real Estate Agent for Home Sellers
Every listing agent has a similar goal sell your house for the most money in…
PRICING YOUR HOME
Best Home Improvements to Increase Value
Whether you’re thinking of selling in the next six months or a few years down…
Should You Ever Sell Your House Below Market Value?
It might sound counterintuitive, but selling your house below market value can sometimes be the…
Real Estate Comps: How to Find Comparables for Real Estate
Comparable home sales help sellers and their agents identify an accurate listing price for a…
Price Reduction Strategy: When to Reduce the Price of Your House
Every home seller expects their house to sell quickly, especially if you live in a…
ROI for a Bathroom Remodel
When thinking about selling, many homeowners consider areas in their home that might need a…
Kitchen Remodel Return on Investment for Sellers
A common real estate adage says “kitchens sell houses,” and it’s true — for the…
Does a Finished Basement Add Home Value
Many sellers, and even homeowners who are just thinking about selling in the next few…
Tips for Negotiating With Real Estate Agents
As a home seller, you’ve probably put some thought into how you’ll negotiate once you…
GETTING NOTICED
Your Listing Expired, Now What?
Listing agreements all have an expiration date. No one wants to think about what happens…
Should You Accept the Previous Buyer’s Inspection Report?
Sometimes a home falls out of contract. Most buyers assume that it is related to…
Is It Time for You and Your Agent to Part...
Like any relationship, the one between a home seller and their real estate agent doesn’t…
Tips for Showing Your House
Real estate showings give potential buyers the opportunity to see and experience your home in…
Property Descriptions 101: How to Write Listing Descriptions That Sell
When buyers (and their agents!) are browsing online real estate listings, professional photos are what grab their…
Seller Advice: Changing Real Estate Agents
Realizing that your current listing agent isn’t getting the job done can be disheartening, especially…
Real Estate Photography Tips for Home Sellers
10 tips for real estate photography Prepare your home by cleaning and stagingInvest in professional…
Life Goes On: Tips for Living in a For-Sale Home
One of the toughest challenges while selling your home is keeping it “show ready” while…
OFFERS, CLOSING & MOVING
Motivated Seller - Make Me an Offer!
Even in a strong seller’s market, a homebuyer might hear the words, “Make me an…
Why Do Pending Home Sales Fall Through?
Congratulations! You’ve accepted an offer on your home. But what does that mean? And how…
What Does Disclosure Mean for Sellers?
If you’re thinking about selling your home, you may be wondering what to tell prospective…
Closing: What Every Seller Needs to Know
You found a buyer and you’re ready to move on. But first, you have to…
