Appraisers often get asked by homeowners, “Does a messy house affect an appraisal?” Of much more concern to an appraiser then a messy home would be any physical, functional or external obsolescence. A messy home should not affect value. Appraiser’s focus on the quality of construction, functionality, condition, amenities, external factors and more. […]
How long does it take to sell a house?
When contemplating selling your home you will soon enough ask the question, how long does it take to sell a house? Location, condition, pricing, economic conditions and even seasons can affect that answer. It mostly depends on your micro-market. The typical number of days it should take to sell your house is rather […]
7 Critical Things Realtors Wish Sellers Knew
When a seller first lists a property, often they unintentionally, or intentionally, fail to disclose all facts to their own Realtor. This can cause a huge problem later which could even cause legal proceedings against the Seller and the unknowing Realtor. Follow these real estate tips for sellers to alleviate some potential problems. […]
5 Killer Secrets to Selling your Home at the Highest Price
You most likely purchased your home for stability and equity. When it’s time to move on you rightfully are ready to capitalize on your investment, years of hard work, timely mortgage payments, sweat equity, maintenance and other improvement costs. Here’s some advice on how to get the highest price for your home with […]
Remodeling and Expanding Your Home
You love your location, but you are growing to dislike your home. It is simply too small, awkward and out of date, so you consider moving. Remodel Your House After looking at what is available, and the hassle of picking up to ready your house for sale, let alone finding a suitable […]
10 Pros and Cons of Building a Home
It is said that one of the top 5 most stressful life events a person can endure is purchasing their home. Considering that a home is, most likely, the single most expensive purchase a person will make in their lifetime, and that they will probably be taking out a 30-year loan to complete […]