Conventional belief has generally been that November-December is the worst time of the year to have a home on the market. The reasons for this thinking are that people go on vacation, holidays distract attention,
Selling a home is a significant decision, and homeowners often explore various avenues to achieve their desired outcomes. One such approach is off-market sales, where a property is sold discreetly without being listed on the
A significant number of escrows have fallen through, and over a third of listings have expired in the last six months. Price adjustments are becoming more common, with half of homes selling only after lowering
Real estate agents have a variety of stories to tell about property showings and open houses. Some of the situations and incidents are so odd they are almost comical, while others have caused concern.
Everyone has an opinion about the real estate market, but not all of that unsolicited information is true. Of the many myths around selling your home, here are five of the most common and pervasive
The sales skills that are involved to be a professional real estate agent take many years to develop and refine. The sale or purchase of a home tends to be emotional for many people.
I am frequently asked for suggestions that would help owners preparing to put their home on the market. The following are several mistakes that can be avoided and may make the difference between success and
Even under the best of circumstances the sale of a home is usually an emotional process. A close friendship with one’s agent has both advantages and potentially serious drawbacks that should be considered before discussing
The Residential Purchase Agreement (“Contract”) you are about to execute contains a “Liquidated Damages” provision.
It is important to note that there may be advantages and disadvantages for the parties to a Contract if
There are many aspects that need to be considered in the marketing process as there is more to the sale of a home than simply putting an ad in the paper and placing a sign
Having worked with over 1,000 local home sellers, we have seen a wide variety of attitudes, decisions and behaviors that have disadvantaged owners who were in the process of selling their homes.
Several months ago I was hired to sell a home here, and the owner decided to set the price approximately 12 percent higher than where we suggested the market would respond most favorably to. After