Sellers Worry Untidy Neighbors Will Drive Away Potential Buyers
Home sellers in many markets already are having a difficult time unloading their property because of the country’s housing slump, but some have found selling their houses more difficult because of their neighbors.
How the neighbors keep their homes, including their lawns, backyards and the overall appearance of [...]
South Florida is seeing a big jump in the number of homeowners who are selling their properties for less than they paid, highlighting the magnitude of the region’s historic housing slump.
During the first half of this year, 23% of sellers in Broward County unloaded their homes at a loss, according to sales data analyzed by [...]
FSBO’s, get Multiple Listing Service exposure without paying the usual 6% to 7% Real Estate commission!
An MLS listing is one of the most powerful tools available to sell your home. MLS is a database used by local Realtors when searching for homes for buyers. Only Realtors have access to this database, however, all properties listed [...]
With a glut of distress sales having flooded the market, even in the luxury sector, making selling even non-distress real estate a highly competitive and often disheartening endeavor, any competitive edge a seller can garner can mean the difference between closing escrow on a property or it languishing on the MLS in perpetuity.
One such competitive [...]
People today are making home buying decisions with the help of the Internet. With most of home shopping done on the Web, sellers are vying to know what attracts them and how to sell their homes faster online.
If you are a home seller and want to sell your home faster, then you may want to [...]
Many experts recommend updating your home’s exterior to improve your chances to sell. Rightfully so! Most of the fixes you can do outdoors that will pay big dividends at closing are low cost and relatively easy to accomplish with a minimum amount of tools.
Several popular TV programs focus on improving the exterior appearance of homes. [...]
Entering into a real estate transaction can be a rather intimidating proposition for anyone who is doing it for the first time. But even those who have owned, bought, and sold homes many times and are seasoned veterans when it comes to real estate can be baffled or uneducated when it comes to the purchase [...]
The best way to avoid ending up with a nightmare tenant living in your property is to check them out thoroughly before they set foot inside the door. Once they are in, things are much tougher.
Who are you?
First, it is essential to get and check the personal information the prospective tenant provides.
Make sure they [...]
Whether you’re leaving home for a few days or a few weeks, read some tips below on how to reduce the risk of burglary by making sure your home has a lived-in look.
First, try not to broadcast the fact that you’ll be away on vacation and that no one will be home. Ask a relative, [...]
As today’s lending standards require higher credit scores and larger down payments than in the recent past, it’s more important than ever for buyers to be pre-approved for a mortgage before starting the home shopping process. Here’s why:
Knowing exactly how much money you can qualify to borrow will ensure you don’t waste your time looking [...]