Selling a home

Selling an Unsellable House

It’s hard to imagine an unsellable house in today’s market. But it happens. Understanding why and turning things around, is the premise behind the HGTV show “Unsellable Houses.” In one recent episode titled Mid-Mod Oasis, changing outdated décor made all the difference in quickly selling a home that had languished…Read More

Filed under Selling a home on Jun 02,2021 | Tagged in: home selling advice, top tips home selling, unsellable house

Pool Demand Surges

In the past, an inground pool could be a detriment to selling a home. The pandemic has changed that. In fact, the demand for pools is surging as families choose to stay home rather than traveling to traditional vacation spots. As reported in the Philadelphia Inquirer, demand for new pools…Read More

Filed under Selling a home on May 26,2021 | Tagged in: Homeowner Pools, inground pools, pools

The Spring Selling Season is HOT!

With so much pent up demand, and a low inventory of housing stock, this year’s buyers should expect another highly competitive season, according to Michele Lerner writing for the Washington Post. Nationally, the number of homes for sale was down by 48.6 percent in February, compared to the same period…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers, Selling a home on Apr 22,2021 | Tagged in: award winning real estate, buying a home

Pricing Your Home in a Seller’s Market

Putting your home up for sale during today’s seller’s market could give you a real advantage in pricing. But, before visions of big profits begin dancing in your head, be sure to understand how pricing strategies can affect your end result. Some seller’s see a seller’s market as an opportunity…Read More

Filed under Selling a home on Dec 02,2020 | Tagged in: Home selling, home selling tips, sellers market, selling a home

Listing Agent Advantages

It’s a hot market for sellers. If you’re considering putting your home on the market, you may be tempted to go the FSBO (For Sale by Owner) route. Before you do, consider what the right listing agent can do for you – and how they earn their commission. A qualified,…Read More

Filed under Real Estate Agents, Selling a home on Sep 30,2020 | Tagged in: best real estate agent, best real estate company, For Sale by Owner, FSBO

Safe Home Selling

Selling a home is always a complicated process. During a pandemic, new safety concerns are added to the mix. But, real estate professionals are rising to the challenge and working to keep sales on track. Virtual showings are becoming the new norm, and real estate agents are encouraging the use…Read More

Filed under Selling a home on Jun 09,2020 | Tagged in: remote home closings, remote mortgage closings, virtual real estate, virtual showings

Is It Time for Virtual Staging?

Now that COVID-19 has forced us all to spend time in the virtual world, it might be the perfect time to learn about marketing your home using virtual staging. New York real estate firm The Bamberger Group explains how it works. First, the rooms of your home are professionally photographed,…Read More

Filed under Selling a home on May 19,2020 | Tagged in: virtual staging

Remote Notarization

Wondering how you can possibly close on a home sale during COVID19? Usually, a closing involves all parties involved in the sale meeting at a title company to sign piles of documents. That may be impossible right now. A bipartisan push is taking place in Congress to allow remote notarizations. …Read More

Filed under Selling a home on Apr 14,2020 | Tagged in: bipartisan push, closing on a home, covid-19, covid19, Home selling, Notarization

Words with (real estate) Friends

Words matter – and when it comes to selling your home, they can make a real difference in attracting buyers. Describe your home as “adorable” and watch prospects beat a path to your door. The same goes for descriptors like “classic,” “stunning,” “backyard paradise” and “turnkey.” This is according to…Read More

Filed under Selling a home on Mar 28,2020 | Tagged in: creative selling, Home selling, home selling advice, home selling tips, selling a home, top tips home selling

Downsizing Party, Anyone?

As baby boomers begin the shift from a big family home to a small, more manageable abode, the need to downsize, declutter and minimize become necessities. One Washington, D.C. couple has taken a novel approach, by organizing a downsizing party. As reported by Petula Dvorak in The Washington Post, the…Read More

Filed under Selling a home on Mar 03,2020 | Tagged in: downsizing, Home selling, home selling advice, home selling tips, Washington Post

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