In this wild D.C. region market, many home selling scenarios often unfold in the following way: You list your home on Thursday, have an open house on Sunday, and by Monday you have multiple contracts on the home. Now all you have to do is pick the highest offer and you’re done, right? Well, not really. It’s not just a matter of choosing the “highest offer.” It’s a matter … [Read more...] about Let’s Make a Deal: Tips for Sellers with Offers in Hand Don't accept anything until you read this!
Selling Tips
Home Selling Tip: Act Now to Avoid Costly Closing Delays Later Get your paperwork in order before going on the market.
Imagine you’ve spent months getting your home ready to sell and finally it’s a few days before closing and the title company calls saying you can’t convey your home because you don’t have a clear title. Apparently, a bank you paid off 15 years ago when you refinanced your mortgage never removed the lien, and that bank was sold 10 years ago. Now the bank that purchased it has no … [Read more...] about Home Selling Tip: Act Now to Avoid Costly Closing Delays Later Get your paperwork in order before going on the market.
Insider Insight: Pre-inspection Repairs Key to Smooth Sale
So, you're ready sell and have spruced up your home before going on the market, which hopefully will generate lots of offers and a high price! Your home might look great, but sellers also benefit when they address some of the more mundane home repair items before they go on the market. After all, one of the biggest hurdles for sellers is getting past the home inspection … [Read more...] about Insider Insight: Pre-inspection Repairs Key to Smooth Sale
Bathroom Remodel for Under $2,000? Yes You Can!
Ugly bathrooms with old, outdated tile, dirty grout, and old fixtures can become a roadblock to selling a home quickly and for a great price. So many people “invest” in a bathroom upgrade with the hope of recouping the costs when they sell the home. Yet if you are not careful, that "investment" may cost more than it pays. But it's possible to make money on a bathroom rehab … [Read more...] about Bathroom Remodel for Under $2,000? Yes You Can!
Who Represents You in a Real Estate Transaction?
Earlier this year, the Consumer Federation of America published a report stating that home buyers rarely fully understand disclosures related to who Realtors® represent in real estate transactions. In all three area jurisdictions, agents must provide buyers and sellers with paperwork that includes agency disclosure, but sometimes people don't read them. This report underscores … [Read more...] about Who Represents You in a Real Estate Transaction?
