Selling a Home

Weekly real estate market update 1/6/2023… best practices for selling in 2023

Market stats for 2022 ended with a normal arc, with showings picking up in the week between Christmas and New Years as buyers took advantage of holiday time away from...
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Why iBuyers like Opendoor are facing big challenges in 2023… how they are different from “We Buy Houses” companies

“We Buy Houses” companies Companies that buy homes directly from sellers for cash have been around for a long time. They typically promise quick, all-cash offers and ultra-fast closings, some...
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What is Arbitration?

Arbitration is an optional agreement for resolving disputes about non-disclosure of physical conditions in the home that may arise after closing. It is designed to be a more efficient, less...
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How soon should you call your Realtor if you are looking ahead to buying or selling?

If you are thinking about making the call (or text or email), it’s probably time… even if you aren’t planning to actually make the move for another six months or...
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Things to consider when selling your house Fall 2023… download your free seller’s guide

There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season, but that shift actually gives you some unique benefits when you sell. The free eGuide you can download...
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Weekly real estate market update 10/14/22… it’s still a seller’s market

Price reductions are still the biggest story right now, staying steady and helping feed pending sales. Coming soon listings have been pretty flat, not the nice curve we had last...
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Weekly real estate market update 9/23/22… top reasons people sell

The showing trend continues to follow the same pattern as previous years… people buy and sell for much the same reasons regardless of the market or mortgage interest rates. After...
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Does it pay to have your hardwood floors refinished before selling?

A question that often comes up when sellers are figuring out what updates to do to their homes before selling has to do with flooring. If there are hardwood floors,...
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