Home renovation spending is on the rise with home repairs and upgrades. Most homeowners plan to remodel their homes at some point in the future. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and we know that when you’re dropping that kind of cash on a major renovation to your most […]
As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, some city dwellers are eyeing the affordable square footage and open spaces that suburban living offers, even going so far as to sell their current home for the ability to relocate. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we have seen that there are […]
Most people wait too long until they have to downsize in a state of trauma or emergency or challenge versus doing it early and actually enjoying it. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and we know that if you take your time with the downsize it will make […]
Natural light is a key factor in a buyer’s decision to choose one house over another. Make sure your home is the brightest, most inviting one they see by removing all of your window coverings. Take them all down and replace with simple and unobtrusive options, like light filtering honeycomb shades, faux-wood blinds or simple […]
Once you’ve made the decision to sell your house, then its time to start thinking about what to do to enhance its appeal to potential buyers. It’s likely too late for the big changes—a finished basement, extra bathrooms, new deck—and these projects rarely see a full return on your investment anyway. The DiMora Team are […]
Refinishing your hardwood floors before you sell and you’ll get back all of the money you spent–but you won’t make anything. This renovation is a toss-up. If your hardwood floors are extremely damaged, refinishing could make a big impact on the space and keep buyers from negotiating the price down. The DiMora Team are real […]
To understand how agents can qualify as top producers, it’s helpful to know how they get paid. In a typical transaction, the listing agent will charge their seller a commission that amounts to 6% of the property’s sale price. That commission usually gets split 50/50 with the buyer’s agent. In effect, each agent takes home […]
When you decide to sell your house, don’t just settle for the first agent you come across. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we have seen that a lot of sellers might think that all real estate agents are created equal and they’re absolutely not. You want […]
When searching for a house, you might spot a few that say the house is “under contract.” But what does “under contract” mean? In most cases, a property is listed as “under contract” once a buyer has made an offer and the seller has accepted. While that’s a big step, it doesn’t mean the deal […]
Curb appeal is incredibly important in the success of a sale. In some cases, real estate agents have even reported clients making a 150% return on a landscaping investment in the final sale price of the home. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we know that everything from […]
