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How To Prepare To Sell Your Home As A Short Sale

If you think you may need to sell your home as a short sale, there are some things you should do to prepare. A short sale means that because of a financial hardship you need to sell your home for less than what you owe on your mortgage. The bank holding your mortgage will need […]

4 Ways to Make the Most of a Virtual Open House

If you’re planning to sell your home this spring or summer, you may feel a little uneasy during these uncertain times. It’s completely understandable to feel wary about listing your home right now, but there are plenty of tools your real estate agent can use to help you successfully sell your home such as Virtual […]

Home Buyer Turnoffs To Avoid When Selling Your Home

Home buyer turnoffs are something you definitely want to avoid if you are trying to sell your home. Of course, there are many things buyers are not thrilled to see, but these are some of the bigger ones. It’s always a good idea to have your Realtor go through your home before you list it […]

How to Stage Your Home To Sell In The Fall

How should you stage your home to sell in the fall? Fall is actually a fairly busy time for home sales, kind of the last hurrah before winter hibernation begins in the Midwest. Recently, home inventory has been low and it is even lower in the fall. You will have less competition, and more serious […]

The iBuyer Market – Is It Right For You?

The iBuyer market is a hot topic right now in real estate. If you don’t know what in the world an iBuyer is, it is a company that will offer to buy your home for a certain price, without even seeing it in person. The concept behind it is supposed to make selling your home […]

The Purchase Agreement Is Signed . . . When Can You Close?

The purchase agreement has been signed, but when can you actually close the sale? The answer is: it varies. Depending on the type of sale, closing could be anywhere from a week out or eight to ten weeks. Most of the time if there are any delays in the closing time, it is on the […]

10 Reasons Why You Know It’s Time To Sell Your Home

Is now the right time to sell your home? There are many reasons why people make the decision to move. Have a look at these 10 reasons why you might be ready to move on and sell your home. You find yourself scanning real estate websites to see what is for sale, and imagine yourself […]

The Truth About Truth in Sale of Housing (TISH) Inspections

When it comes to putting a home for sale on the market, extensive preparation is the key to success. It’s important to be aware of city ordinances that will affect the selling process, because the last thing a seller wants to deal with is a fine for not following the rules. Many homeowners are surprised […]

How to Rehab a House: Essential Tips for Beginners

Whether you’re a real estate investor or looking for a new home, rehabbing a house can be a great investment opportunity. House rehabs can be expensive, but proper planning and execution will keep budgets and timelines in check. Approaching it with a systematic process will help you be more prepared in case things don’t go […]

How to Stage a Home for Sale: The Do’s and Don’ts Simplified

You’re ready to sell your home, which means it’s time to prepare it for potential buyers to tour. But where do you begin? Preparing a home for the market involves a lot more than simply tidying up, but it certainly does not require you to remodel your kitchen. Here is a list of some important […]