Spring and summer often take the title as the peak home-buying seasons, but savvy shoppers know fall can offer great opportunities. A new study confirms it: Mid-October will be the hottest time of year for buyers, according to realtor.com®’s “2025 Best Time to Buy Report.” Researchers are basing that prediction on seasonal patterns and data from 2018 […]
The Best Properties Aren’t Always the Best Looking When searching for a house, remember that the best properties aren’t always the best looking. A picture is worth a thousand words, the saying goes. But what that saying doesn’t mention is that a picture can hide cracked floorboards, busted boilers, and leaky pipes. So, while it’s […]
Pricing a home is both art and science. To understand what will inform your agent’s pricing decisions and prepare to bring your own educated input to the conversation, you have a few resources at your disposal to figure out where your house stands among the crowd: a listing agent’s expertise and guidance, plus online property […]
At the home inspection, it can cause almost as much anxiety for you as a seller as it does for buyers. Most purchase agreements are contingent on a home inspection (plus an appraisal, which will be managed by the buyer’s lender). This gives allows the buyer to inspect the home from top to bottom and […]
When selling your house, you might get multiple offers depending on your market. If you’ve collaborated with your agent, you’ve likely positioned yourself to receive attractive bids. Your agent will review each offer with you to determine which is best for you. To get the best deal for you, you’ll likely have to do some negotiating. Your […]
When selling your house, working with your agent is crucial. Your agent brings the right mix of industry expertise and knowledge of your local market to the table. To understand whether your agent is pricing your home properly, read through each of the steps below. Use what you learn about your home’s fair market price […]
Everything has value. Especially your home. And when it comes to selling your home, assigning a price to that value is complicated. You made memories there. You’ve got a major financial interest in the place, too. Buyers might think of value, but they’re more concerned about price. And your home’s price is one of its […]
When shopping for a home, buyers look at countless listings online. The best-marketed homes have beautiful photos and compelling property descriptions, so they can get likes, which can amount to buyer interest, on social media. Agents may also use videos, virtual tours, texts, and audio messages. Before selling, it’s time to consider how to promote […]
