A home is an investment, but it’s also where we live our lives and grow our families. For that reason, it can be difficult to see that the kitchen counter where our kids ate their breakfast every morning is out of date; or that the designer wallpaper we love in the dining room is too […]
Before you list your house for sale its a good idea to make small fixes like replacing broken windows, old light-switch plates and leaky faucets. Consider bigger bathroom updates like reglazing sinks and bathtubs, and fresh grout. New kitchen countertops and appliances can instantly update one of the most important rooms in the home without […]
Starting to improve your home before you sell can be as simple and cost effective as removing clutter from shelves, tables, counters and desk tops, closets and cabinets. Ideally, the garage, basement and attic should be cleared out as well. Remove family photographs and other personal touches to make the home more appealing to all […]
Preparing your home for sale is not a matter of taste, but of strategy. Making small but strategic decisions can result in selling your home for significantly more money. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we know that the reason for this is simple: buyers and agents often […]
Hiring the right real estate agent makes a huge difference. The quality of the agent working on your behalf—his or her competence, integrity, work ethic, and commitment to your interests—can make an enormous difference in the outcome of your home purchase or sale: in terms of money, stress, time, and future happiness. The DiMora Team […]
While you’re attending an Open House, one thing you may want to ask the listing agent while you’re there if they have a full disclosure packet ready. And if so, are there any major call outs that they could speak to regarding the disclosures. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and […]
When attending an Open House, there might cameras placed throughout the house. If you are in the basement talking to your partner or you think you’re out of earshot from the listing agent know that oftentimes you can be heard. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we […]
Title insurance protects home buyers against title defects affecting the property, such as unknown debts, mechanic’s liens, and ownership of the property by an unknown seller. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we know that these are all aspects a title company should review before closing so […]
A listing agent has an obligation and loyalty to the home seller. Sometimes they are referred to as a seller’s agent. It is their job to: Help prepare the home to sell Identify repairs and/or improvements to be made (if any) to increase the sales price Help the seller evaluate the return on investment (ROI) […]
Why do you need a buyer’s agent if you want to buy a house. A dedicated buyer’s agent has an obligation and loyalty to the home buyer alone. It is their job to: Negotiate the best possible price and terms of purchase on buyer’s behalf Attend to the buyer’s needs, preferences, priorities and special requirements […]
