What’s Hot and What’s Not for this year “What’s Hot and What’s not” is always the decorating question as the year starts. What are the color trends for this year? 2018 featured drama and excitement – hot reds, utra-modern metallics, and black accents. Decorators predict 2019 will be softer and more inspired by nature. Woodland…
Continue ReadingImprove your credit rating before you buy If you want a mortgage, you will get a much sweeter deal if you have a really good credit rating. How can you improve it? Don’t make any big purchases now. Pay off your past due accounts and try to get rid of any late payment records by…
Continue ReadingYou always hear Realtors talk about a CMA, but what does it mean? Those letters stand for a Comparative Market Analysis. A CMA is a report that Realtors create to help determine a listing price or the value of a property that someone is buying or selling. A Realtor’s CMA is usually done twice: BEFORE…
Continue ReadingThe truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth That is why you need a Realtor you can trust. Anyone can tell you what you want to hear, but don’t be fooled by flattery like: Your house is perfect as is Your house will sell for much more than other home of similar size…
Continue ReadingTwo sides to every home buyer The Logical side Wouldn’t it be lovely if we could predict the buyer of the home you are ready to sell so we could stage it to appeal to that particular buyer. As a Realtor, here is what I consider: What is the size of the house? Does the…
Continue ReadingMarket Value is what a Buyer thinks it is worth! Market value changes constantly. It is affected by the time of year, the economy, how many buyers are out there in the price range, what the competition is doing, and so much more. Every home is unique. Even a tract house has a different location…
Continue ReadingThere are 5 main ingredients needed for Selling a House: LOCATION CONDITION THE MARKET TERMS PRICE Location We can’t move any home, so as a buyer you must choose carefully. “Location, Location, Location.” When you sell, the sale price of your property will reflect its location. Condition The home’s condition is crucial. Buyers pay extra…
Continue ReadingWhich comes first: Buying or Selling? Deciding whether to buy first or sell first is a big decision. While we can’t make the decision for you, we can provide you with information that can help you make the best decision for your own personal circumstances. Buying Before Selling It may seem to…
Continue ReadingThe 14 basic steps in the Home Selling Process No one can list a home sight unseen, so our first meeting will be a fact finding mission. When you meet with Barbara and/or Daina, we will want to see your home and hear what you can tell us about it. We will want to…
Continue ReadingIf you were thinking of moving, your Realtor would say that these are the things you “must do.” But why wait? You deserve a wonderful home just as much as any potential buyer. Declutter and simplify now. Toss out the junk. Give away what you no longer need or use (if it is in good…
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