If your house lingers on the market, attracting no offers, is it time to quit? Should you keep trying to sell the house, or take it off the market and rent it out? The first thing to do is evaluate the way the house is priced and look at the active competition. What else would a buyer […]
There are a lot of agents out there. So when you’re in the market to find one, how do you choose? You can ask your friends for referrals, but don’t fall into the trap of picking an agent purely because of rave reviews. You want to find a Realtor who is very familiar with your area and not just what they can pull […]
When properties are moving quickly and your home doesn’t sell within the first couple of weeks, buyers will start to perceive your home as market-worn. They’ll assume there is an issue with it and consider themselves in a stronger bargaining position or reject the home altogether. If you overprice it, you’ll lose the sweet spot of the […]
Selling your house is a scary undertaking that comes with a fair amount of exhilaration when potential buyers line up to look at your home. Before that happens, though, you have to prep it for sale, and that means keeping it in tiptop shape for showings. If you have young kids, you’re probably laughing or having an […]
With a decision as major as a home purchase, one might think that buyers deliberate over all the pros and cons before they decide to sign on the dotted line. Yet studies show this is not the case. About 80% of prospective buyers know if a home is right for them within seconds of stepping inside. […]
While selling your house, are you insisting on being present during showings? If you feel that being the one to open the door to greet buyers is helping, you are absolutely wrong. In fact it is having the opposite effect. From the moment they enter your house you immediately have made them feel like they […]
It’s not just people that can get sick – homes can be in danger of disease as well. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and we have some tips if you want to live in a safe and healthy home. Keep your home dry. Check for plumbing leaks […]
Will a small house show better when its listed for sale than one with furniture? There’s a difference between a vacant house and an empty house. Moving out of the house you’re selling is ok, but don’t leave it empty. Every house shows better with some furniture in it. Leave a few pieces of well placed furnishings […]
Is hardwood or carpet best for house resale? Our professional opinion is that hardwood flooring is your best bet. We have seen values drop when the home has laminate floors and most people replace carpet when they purchase (thus throwing away however much you spent). The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi […]
Is it best to put a lot of cash down when you buy a house or get a higher mortgage? The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and we feel its best to consider borrowing more money since its a tax write off (at least for now ) for the […]
