Posts from April 2020

By Katie Wainman | April 28, 2020

Being stuck at home during quarantine is the perfect opportunity to get ahead on your spring cleaning. It might not be the most fun way to occupy this new-found free time, but if you're planning to sell your home, cleaning is a must.

A clean home is a major component in the home staging process. Here are some things you need to clean to get your home ready for spring selling:

Appliances

Great, grimy appliances are not something a potential home-buyer wants to see. Make sure to deep clean your refrigerator, oven, microwave and any other appliances that you may have in your kitchen. It might be a bit of a pain, but pulling our your appliances and cleaning under/behind them is also important.

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Price it right, right from the start.

Your property will generate the most attention and showings in the first weeks it's on the market. For the best results, you should list it at a realistic price right from the beginning. If your price is too high relative to the competition, then right buyers will not even look at an otherwise attractive property - particularly during the critical stage of initial market exposure.

Proper Pricing is Important

• Faster Sale

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By Katie Wainman | April 14, 2020

On a normal day, in a normal world, selling a home can be a hassle. On top of that, now you have to factor in that the world seems to have been turned upside down. The question isn't simply if you can sell your home during COVID-19; After all, t he U.S. Department of Homeland Security has deemed real estate and essential service, although local laws may differ. Rather, the question is, can you sell your home safely?

The answer is yes. Thanks to technology and the adaptability of real estate brokerages and agents, selling a home can be done safely during this strange time and here's how:

Virtual Consultations

Phone calls and video chats have been a life-saver for families and friends during these past couple of months. It is...

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By Katie Wainman | April 7, 2020

Staying healthy is the number one priority across the country, including within the real estate industry. Many people are concerned that now is not the right time to buy or sell a home, but in reality, Realtors are making strides to ensure that the real estate process can continue in the safest way possible.

If you are currently on the hunt for your dream home, here are a few precautions you can take to make showing a safer process.

Drive Separately to Showings

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By Katie Wainman

When buying a home, it can be tempting to do so without using a real estate agent. You think, "Can they be trusted?", or "If i can do it on my own, why not?". However, going into the home-buying arena on your own can present many risks that can damage your bank account, your change at a dream home and your future investments. Keep reading to learn more about the risks of buying a home without using a real estate agent.

Overpaying for a Home

Unless you are extremely knowledgeable about market trends and home appraisals, you are probably going to overpay on a home if you don't have a real estate agent guiding you. Oftentimes, homes that are For Sale By Owner (FSBO) are overpriced to begin with. Sellers can easily overestimate the value of their home, and if you aren't...

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