Natural light is a key factor in a buyer’s decision to choose one house over another. Make sure your home is the brightest, most inviting one they see by removing all of your window coverings. Take them all down and replace with simple and unobtrusive options, like light filtering honeycomb shades, faux-wood blinds or simple […]
Once you’ve made the decision to sell your house, then its time to start thinking about what to do to enhance its appeal to potential buyers. It’s likely too late for the big changes—a finished basement, extra bathrooms, new deck—and these projects rarely see a full return on your investment anyway. The DiMora Team are […]
Refinishing your hardwood floors before you sell and you’ll get back all of the money you spent–but you won’t make anything. This renovation is a toss-up. If your hardwood floors are extremely damaged, refinishing could make a big impact on the space and keep buyers from negotiating the price down. The DiMora Team are real […]
To understand how agents can qualify as top producers, it’s helpful to know how they get paid. In a typical transaction, the listing agent will charge their seller a commission that amounts to 6% of the property’s sale price. That commission usually gets split 50/50 with the buyer’s agent. In effect, each agent takes home […]
When searching for a house, you might spot a few that say the house is “under contract.” But what does “under contract” mean? In most cases, a property is listed as “under contract” once a buyer has made an offer and the seller has accepted. While that’s a big step, it doesn’t mean the deal […]
Given the high cost of entry into getting a pool, brand new pool owners-to-be often forget to consider the long-term costs of pool maintenance. While an in-ground pool is a backyard oasis promising relaxation, the care it requires is anything but restful. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods […]
If you’ve decided to sell your house, do you need to repaint? Do buyers expect to see freshly painted exteriors and interiors when they tour a potential new home? The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and the short answer is “yes”. Painting your exterior and key rooms in […]
Curb appeal is so important to buyers. If you have a front porch, make sure to accessorize with bright chairs and cushions, a wooden bench and outdoor rug, potted plants, and a cute side table or two. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and if you don’t want […]
If you want to sell your house in 30 days, you have a couple of options: you can list your house on the market with a real estate agent or sell your house for cash to an instant buyer. Dedicate your first week to researching your options. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in […]
In an ideal world you’d be selling your house after you’ve moved out. But in the real world you might still live there. Your situation isn’t uncommon, and staging a house while living in it is completely doable, even with kids and pets. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi […]
