Avoid the 4 Biggest Home Selling Regrets

When selling your home, there are a few things you should do in order to avoid the four biggest regrets a home seller can have. Those regrets are: 

1. Not getting the home ready for sale. You need to purge the house of clutter, clean countertops, and tidy up bookshelves in order to make the home look more presentable. 

2. Not touching up the paint around the home. A lot of the time you need to touch up the paint on doors, doorframes, or walls. You may need to paint an entire wall. Some sellers don’t want to take care of that but wind up regretting their decision not to paint once the home is on the market. 

3. Not taking care of the carpet. You should call a professional carpet cleaner to clean the living room, dining room, and master bedroom carpets at the very least.

4. Not taking care of the landscape. It’s all about the little details. Make sure you pull all of the weeds out of the driveway and flowerbeds. Trim your shrubs and bushes. These nice little touches can make all the difference in the world.

Taking care of all the little details makes your home more presentable.

If you are interested in selling your home, we will walk around the house and look for these items. You may not be able to list your home the very next day, but if you wait a week to take care of these details, you will get much better results. Remember, if buyers see a flaw, they’ll start to look closer; one flaw can easily turn into five or six flaws. It’s all about presentation.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I would be happy to help you!

What Do You Really Get from a Home Inspection?

Why is a home inspection so important?

As a buyer, a home inspection allows you to get a really clear idea of the condition of the property. We want to know exactly how the home is functioning in terms of the appliances, the hot water heater, the air conditioner, the roof, and the foundation, among other things. We want to know the overall condition of the home.

We'll get an in-depth look at the home's overall condition.

Since it happens during the option period, we will have the opportunity to go back to the seller and express our concerns. We can ask the seller to correct those specific items so that you feel comfortable moving forward with the purchase of the house.

I hope this topic is helpful to you. If you have questions about home inspections or any questions about real estate in general, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I'd be happy to help.

The best time to enter the real estate market

Friends and clients,

I recently found an interesting article about timing the market on Zillow that I wanted to share with you today.

 

Usually, people buy or sell a home because of a major life event or for financial reasons. However, if you have the option of choosing when to enter the real estate market, there are a few points you should consider.

1. Every market is different. Just because the national news says that home prices are rising, homes are selling quickly, and multiple offers are common doesn’t mean that’s what is happening in your area. In fact, real estate markets can vary even within the same county. Your local agent will help you stay informed about market trends in your area.

2. Interest rates fluctuate. Most people need a mortgage to buy a home, so knowing what is going on with interest rates can only help you. Last year, everyone was predicting that interest rates would go up in 2016 when they have actually dropped! Again, your agent can help you by putting you in touch with a local lender to get the best rate possible.

3. Seasons change. Traditionally, spring is a strong selling season. However, today’s buyers are looking at homes online every day, no matter what season. Don’t try to time the market based on old assumptions about seasons. It is more important to show your home when it is in its best condition possible. Price your home right and it will sell, no matter what time of year you enter the market.

4. Money isn’t everything. There are practical and emotional factors to consider as well. You might qualify to buy a home now, but maybe you want to finish graduate school, or you don’t want an hour-long commute, or you want to stay close to your family. Do your research and take your time. The market will still be there when you are ready.

If you’re not sure where to start, give me a call. I constantly keep track of what is happening in our market, and I can help you decide the best time to buy or sell your home.

If you are thinking about selling your home, check out our free home valuation tool here.

If you are interested in purchasing a home, you can search the MLS here.

I am happy to answer any real estate questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!