Admit it, we love to judge things -- books by covers, bottles of wine by labels, you get my drift. So too is the case with potential buyers. Try as they might to imagine the home without your beloved puce colored walls, they just can't. From the moment they walk in the front door, they are trying to ... » Learn More about 8 Things Buyers Notice as Soon as they Walk In
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Understanding the Back-Up Offer
Simple questions are often the most difficult to ask, especially when selling a home. Enter your friendly real estate agent (moi) who is here to answer any question you might have. One of the most common? "When can I consider my home sold?" Depending on where you are located, you may be subject ... » Learn More about Understanding the Back-Up Offer
Spring Maintenance Checklist [Download]
{{CLICK IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT}} Some Highlights Spring clean to ensure your home is ready for possible buyers, appraisers, or to give yourself a leg up for the coming months.Ensure you hit all those hard to miss spots -- the blinds, behind furniture (yes, I know it can be a pain), and ... » Learn More about Spring Maintenance Checklist [Download]
What is a Title Search?
It can seem like there are ten thousand steps to the closing process -- let's be honest, it is a lot. Inspections, final loan approval, and other contingencies. A title search is included in this list and unfortunately, title problems can account for almost 10% of closing delays. Eeeks! So, what ... » Learn More about What is a Title Search?
Seller’s Guide to Buyer Contingencies
Raise your hand if you have heard the term “seller’s market.” It's been used lately -- a lot. In general, when we say it is a seller's market, it means home inventory is low, the demand for homes to purchase is high, and the seller most likely has (or will have) multiple offers to choose from. While ... » Learn More about Seller’s Guide to Buyer Contingencies
