The objective of a home appraisal is to provide an independent and impartial analysis of real property. The appraiser’s client is typically the lender, and the appraised value determines the amount of funds a lender is willing to provide or how much equity a homeowner can borrow from. The DiMora Team are real estate experts […]
Most homes are sold with the appliances in them. If they are broken or not in their best state — whether it’s visually, functionally, or both — you’ll need to decide if you can sell a house with broken appliances or if you should replace them with new appliances. The DiMora Team are real estate […]
Anytime your house sits on the market longer than one to two weeks has been a good general rule for evaluating your home’s selling price. However, in a hot market, you may know within a few days of listing whether you’re overpriced, based on how fast other homes are selling. The likelihood of reducing the […]
The process of selling your home can be utterly exhausting and stressful — between pricing, listing, cleaning, showing, and so much more. But what happens next? The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and we know that escrow refers to a specific period of time between the offer and the […]
When you’re staging a house on a budget, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with keeping an eye out for small decor pieces at flea markets, thrift shops, or even discount stores. If you find something that you like but doesn’t match your decor, break out the craft paint (or spray paint) and paint it. The DiMora […]
Staging your home is an important part in any home selling strategy. Great staging helps to depersonalize your home, helping potential buyers see themselves living there instead of feeling like they’re someone else’s house. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and we know that while professional staging can start at $1,500 for smaller homes, […]
A home appraisal is a professional’s opinion of what your home is worth in the current market condition. It consists of two major sets of information to determine an accurate value: A walkthrough inspection of your property and an examination of the comparable homes in your area (called comps). The DiMora Team are real estate experts […]
Homeowners who have pets or smoke cannot tell if their home is plagued with foul odors – but buyers certainly can! Unfortunately, despite what commercials for air fresheners say, you cannot simply plug something in or spray something into the air to eliminate odors. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and […]
If you’re selling your house and leaving the appliances with the home that are still under warranty, be sure to have the warranty information and receipts ready to give to the buyers. You may also have warranties for landscaping, roof repairs, paving the driveway, and much more. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the […]
A cracked or uneven driveway or walkway isn’t just an eyesore, it’s a safety hazard, and you don’t want potential buyers to trip when they’re coming to see your home. For minor imperfections, you can repair the cracks yourself. However, if there are large problem areas, your best bet is to contact a professional contractor […]
