So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you through the entire process, and they have asked you what level of access you want to provide to your potential buyers. There are four elements to a quality listing. At the top of the list is access, followed by condition, financing, […]
There are many reasons why a homeowner decides to sell their house and move. The latest Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors asked recent home sellers to share their reason for moving. The younger the respondents, the more likely their top response centered around needing a larger home (ages 29 to 53). […]
If you haven’t heard by now, beginning in 2020, California will become the first state in the nation to require all newly built homes to have solar panels installed. Single-family homes and multi-family buildings that are up to three stories high must conform to the new solar power standard. As a result, “New homes that […]
There has been a great amount written on millennials and their impact on the housing market. However, the headlines often contradict each other. Some claim this generation is becoming the largest share of first-time home buyers, while others claim millennials don’t want to own a home, blaming them for the dip in homeownership rate. While […]
If you missed our last article on Why You Need a Pro in Your Corner, this one goes a little deeper and shares some insight on just how valuable a real estate professional can be. A real estate transaction is complicated. In most cases, buying or selling a home requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage […]
With home prices on the rise and buyer demand still strong, some sellers may be tempted to try to sell their homes on their own rather than using the services of a real estate professional. Real estate agents are trained and experienced in negotiation while, in most cases, the seller is not. Sellers must realize […]