In our last blog, 3 starting beginner steps were outlined when it comes to the often underestimated task of vetting real estate agents. In essence, the steps can be boiled down to job interviews, communication styles, and reputation. While these starting points are the stepping stones for your journey, they can always be supplemented with further instruction so that you are completely sure that you are...
Many homeowners have found themselves in the complicated situation of having to sell their home. Selling one’s house is a huge undertaking that requires a great deal of preparation, the ability to plan forward, and also a significant amount of knowledge. Just the paperwork involved might make your head spin. These and many other reasons are why most homeowners decide to hire the services of a...
When the time comes to sell your home and move out, you may come across the dilemma that most homeowners face: should you go for just one real estate agent to sell your home and buy the other one, or should you work with multiple agents to make the process faster and less time-consuming? Opting for multiple agents might be a challenging task. While both these options have their unique advantages...
Selling a home is a big deal, no matter how many times you've done it. The real estate market is always changing, and that means buyers are constantly changing too. It can be tough to keep up, but luckily there are a few things you can do to sell your house faster. Let's take a look at a few of them. Choose the Right Strategy: Make sure you choose the best-selling strategy for you. If...
The house closing process, also known as "escrow" or "settlement" in different parts of the country, is becoming increasingly computerized and automated. Buyers and sellers are not always required to attend a specific event; signed paperwork can be sent to the closing agent via overnight delivery. The house closing process, also known as "escrow" or "settlement" in different parts of the country,...
Let’s suppose you picked out a house that you like and scheduled a showing and you’re ready to take your first look at your potentially new home. There are a number of things that are typically recommended to look out for during a home tour but paying for a professional to conduct a home inspection is often something buyers would prefer to avoid. The classic reason for such avoidance is...
The day before you sign the closing contract, when you have your walk-through, is one of the most exciting days of the home-buying process. A "walk-through," as it sounds, is when you and your buyers' agent inspect your future property to ensure it is in the condition outlined in your contract. Unless you purchased a vacant home, it's likely that you haven't been back to the property in a few...
The affordability crisis has been especially severe for millennials (people born between 1981 to 1996), who now make up the majority of homebuyers. The supply of affordable starter homes is dwindling, and with an inflation rate of almost 7% (Feb 2023), saving for a down payment is more difficult than in previous years. In a market where bidding wars are common and more than half of homes sell...
Are you looking to sell a home but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, millions of people feel the same way, especially when it comes to gauging exactly how much their home may be worth, particularly in hot real estate markets such as in the US. One of the most important steps during a home selling process is a home appraisal. But what does it entail, exactly? What is a home...
Going on your first, or even hundredth, house tour is an exciting experience, but at the same time, it can also be daunting. Buying a new home is definitely a massive commitment, so you always want to make sure you ask the right questions and notice all the issues so that they don’t come back to bite you. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a simple list of 4 things you should look out for during a...