As we always say, you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. When selling a home, this could not be more true when it comes to landscaping. Although most home searches begin online these days, the most common photo initially seen for any particularly listing is the exterior front of the home.… Continue reading The Importance of Landscaping When Selling A Home
Category: Home Selling
Home Repairs Before Listing
You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. This could not be more true than when listing your home for sale. It is for this reason that you should always complete any necessary home repairs prior to listing your home for sale. Although this may seem obvious to many, you would be… Continue reading Home Repairs Before Listing
Property Taxes Explained
The average American household spends $2,690 on property taxes for their homes each year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and residents of the 26 states with vehicle property taxes shell out another $444. According to the National Tax Lien Association, more than $14 billion in property taxes go unpaid each year. At least the… Continue reading Property Taxes Explained
Less Sellers Due To Low Mortgage Rates
Throughout the second half of 2020 and all throughout 2021, we saw both demand and prices for homes skyrocket. Of course, a major catalyst for this was due to the pandemic and the push from many Americans looking to move out of the big cities and into the suburbs. In many cases, this also meant… Continue reading Less Sellers Due To Low Mortgage Rates
How Often Are People Moving?
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, it is estimated that the average person in the United States will move 11.7 times in their lifetime. Of course, this figure will range based on age. For example, at age 18, a person can expect to move another 9.1 times in their remaining lifetime, but by… Continue reading How Often Are People Moving?
When Is The Best Time To List Your Home?
Spring is upon us! With this said, there is a reason why in real estate this time of the year is referred to as the “spring home buying season“. For many parts of the country, the spring season means more sunshine and warmer weather overall. Interestingly, we tend to see more prospective home buyers enter… Continue reading When Is The Best Time To List Your Home?
What Is A Transaction Broker?
If you have ever purchased or sold a home in Florida with the assistance of a real estate agent, then it is quite likely that you have worked with a transaction broker. A transaction broker is a licensed real estate agent who acts as a neutral third party in a real estate transaction. In the… Continue reading What Is A Transaction Broker?
How To Price Your Home
The housing market has been quite a rollercoaster the past few years. In the early days of the pandemic, we saw the entire economy shut down in efforts to control a contagion. This resulted in the housing market taking a pause of sorts, with no showings or activity taking place. Once things began to open… Continue reading How To Price Your Home
The Benefits Of Staging A Home For Sale
Staging a home for sale is the process of preparing a home to make it more attractive to potential buyers. This can involve decluttering, making repairs, updating décor, and adding furniture and accessories. Staging can help to sell a home faster and for a higher price. There are many benefits to staging a home for… Continue reading The Benefits Of Staging A Home For Sale
Spring Home Selling Tips
The first day of spring was officially on March 20, 2023 and runs through June 21, 2023. This officially means that the “spring buying season” is upon us. In fact, 40% of all home sales tend to occur from March through June. Of course, high home prices and higher mortgage interest rates are making it… Continue reading Spring Home Selling Tips