Will it be hard to sell a small condo if you take out a tub and replace it with a walk-in shower? Technically speaking, converting a full bath to a ¾ bath will create a slight negative. However, in today’s world with fewer people luxuriating in standard bathtubs we doubt that the conversion will really matter in […]
When you are selling your home, you want the prospective buyer to walk in the door and have an instant positive reaction. When buyers walk into your home, they should feel comfortable, they should feel welcome, and they should feel at home. Although your house and your staging techniques will go a long way to […]
Making sure your home for sale makes the right first impression is one of the most important jobs for home sellers. Sometimes the weather can be your ally, with blue skies and mild conditions. Unfavorable weather conditions can potentially work against you but outdoors there’s not much you can do. The DiMora Team are real estate […]
If you are wondering if you should try to lower your tax assessment instead of leaving the higher tax assessment as it is to try to sell your house quicker, it might not work in your favor since a higher tax assessment may indicate a higher resale value to a Buyer who does not understand the difference […]
Sometimes it is important to remember why we care so much about real estate, it is after all, deeply connected to who we are and how we live. Every home is unique to its owner. It’s our retreat from a busy day. It’s the place where kids take their first steps. The DiMora Team are […]
If you find a Buyer for your house, do you still have to pay the full commission to your Realtor? Typically, your contract states it is an exclusive right to sell meaning you would have to pay a commission. Finding the buyer is only part of what you are paying a Realtor for. The wisdom and knowledge along […]
When selling your home, owning a pet does not have to be a deterrent to potential buyers. Pet odors can be the biggest obstacle, but that is something that can be mitigated if the pet is trained. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and we know that some people may […]
If you are a first-time homebuyer and you are looking for a good deal, one of the most important things you need to remember is that you are buying something you are going to live in. It’s not a mutual fund, it’s not a stock. So the most important thing is to find a house […]
If you are wondering if its a good idea to take a Realtor to look at new construction homes, we want you to know it is. If you’re smart, you’ll engage the services of a Realtor to represent you immediately. Do not try and contact the listing agent or the builders. Your Realtor can and […]
If you decide to buy a house listed “as is” what you’ve got to be very careful about is to understand that you still get your regular inspection period and that you should be having a professional inspector inspect the home. They should inspect the electrical, heating, air conditioning systems, the water tanks–all those types of […]
