No matter how great your home looks at first glance, any savvy buyer will point to various things and ask the question: How old is that? And since guesstimates won’t cut it, it’s time to gather some paperwork. If you’ve purchased your home in the past few years, check your home records or seller’s disclosure for the age […]
The housing market may have recovered since its disastrous crash in 2007, but in some markets, home values still haven’t regained their losses. If you bought at the wrong time or in the wrong place you might find yourself underwater and overwhelmed by the fees that come standard alongside a home sale. So will you be stuck […]
Your home is your castle, and in your eyes it may seem perfect, but don’t make claims that aren’t true. The home inspection may reveal otherwise, and, as a seller, you don’t want to wind up putting your foot in your mouth. Every house, whether it’s brand new or a resale, has something that needs to […]
Now that you’ve found a buyer and scheduled the closing, you’re ready to be done with your old home. The last thing you want to do is spend the weekend deep cleaning the place for someone else to enjoy. Besides, would it even matter? Actually, yes, it does matter. How dirty you leave your home isn’t just […]
If you want to sell your home, be sure to strike the right deal. Some offers may seem great on the surface, but significantly less so once you dig in. For instance: Is the buyer asking for closing assistance? Often first-time buyers don’t have enough money to cover the down payment and the closing costs, so they’ll […]
