After a few days on the market, your agent calls to tell you there is an offer on the home. Unfortunately, it’s too soon to celebrate. The offer is lower than what you’re asking. Much...
After a few days on the market, your agent calls to tell you there is an offer on the home. Unfortunately, it’s too soon to celebrate. The offer is lower than what you’re asking. Much...
When you get an offer to buy your house, take a deep breath and set aside your emotions. It’s time to negotiate using solid numbers based on the real estate market’s current conditions in your...
While it rarely makes sense to store items long-term — the rent will eventually exceed the replacement value of your possessions — storage units can be a great help in short-term situations. When you need...
When you list your home for sale, do you have the right to record potential home buyers as they tour your home — just as they do on the popular television home shows? While many...
As a seller, just because you’re under contract doesn’t mean it’s time to relax. It’s a bit like reaching the summit of a mountain. You’re only halfway to the finish line, which in this case...
When selling a home, an offer to purchase is certainly welcome news, but it may be wise to hold off on any celebrations — especially if the offer has a contingency clause. What exactly does...
Congratulations, you’ve gotten a contract on your house! But wait, someone else makes an even better offer. Can you accept it? Once you sign a contract and earnest money has been paid by the buyer,...
If your house has been up for sale for two months — or longer — without a nibble of interest, it’s probably time to ask yourself some tough questions. What causes a house to languish...
One of the most anxiety producing aspects of selling a home is when the buyer sends the home inspector. As the seller, you don’t want your buyer to get cold feet over the inspection report....
When you put your home up for sale, what are your options regarding the basketball hoop, swing set or playhouse you installed for the kids? While homeowners may be especially sentimental when it comes to...
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