How to handle a multiple offer situation
by Lee Dickson
Over the last five years, properly priced homes have been fetching multiple offers on a consistent basis. It is, without a doubt, a seller’s market. But as exciting as having a bidding war on your property is, it can also provide for some confusion and even anxiety in figuring out what to do with all those offers. Your natural instinct might be to choose the one that lets walk away with the most amount of money, but there are many...
Read MoreHow to Sell Your Home Fast and for the Most Amount of Money
by Lee Dickson
How to Sell Your Home Fast and for the Most Amount of Money The market has been moving at a pretty good clip over the last several years and it appears that things are going to stay that way for a while. According to the Case Shiller Home Price Index across the United States have increased 33% over the last 5 years. Despite all of the amazing things happening in virtually every market across the country, including ours, one thing still rings...
Read MoreIf your home inspection report comes back bad, now what?
by Lee Dickson
One of the biggest deal killers for any real estate transaction is the home inspection. It strikes fear into the hearts of sellers and buyers...even though virtually everything about a home can be repaired or replaced. The good news is that if you have a great real estate agent and a competent home inspector, you can usually handle a failed inspection report properly without having to panic in the process. The key thing to remember is that when the home inspection report...
Read More10 questions you must ask an agent before you list your home
by Lee Dickson
Currently, there are over 1.3 million Realtors in the United States alone. The number of people that have joined the real estate sales force over the last 10 years is staggering. No two agents are the same and less than 10% of the total number of Realtors to 90% of the business. In addition to that, not all agents are created equally. Many of them don’t get you the best results for your specific needs. In 2017 — one of the hottest markets in recent history...
Read MoreHow to beat other buyers to hot, new listings (Before they even know about them)
by Lee Dickson
Buyers want three things when they’re making a purchase: Selection: Have the largest number of options from which to choose Price: Get a smoking hot deal on what I want to buy Ease of doing business: Don’t make it hard for me to buy it It doesn’t matter if you’re buying shoes, a toaster or a house, all three of them matter and they usually matter in that order. And when it comes to buying a home,...
Read MoreWhen is the Best Season of the Year to Buy to get the Best Deal
by Lee Dickson
Since the market meltdown in 2008, the US housing market has rebounded dramatically. In fact, even if you purchased a property at the lowest point of the market crash and held onto it until today, your home would have appreciated by roughly 25 percent. What’s even better news is that It’s expected that the housing market will continue to climb in the future due to the changes that were made in the lending market coming out of the mortgage debacle. Plus,...
Read MoreHow much you should put down to purchase your new home?
by Lee Dickson
Historically, home buyers seek to put down 20% when they purchase a home. However, according to a recent survey by The National Association of Realtors (NAR), the actual national average is much closer to 10%. When it comes to first-time homebuyers, the average down payment is at 4% as per the same survey. While down payment requirements vary based on the lender you choose to work with, the amount required will usually depend on your credit score and your...
Read More10 questions you must ask an agent before you list your home
by Theresa Catanese
Currently, there are over 1.3 million Realtors in the United States alone. The number of people that have joined the real estate sales force over the last 10 years is staggering. No two agents are the same and less than 10% of the total number of Realtors to 90% of the business. In addition to that, not all agents are created equally. Many of them don’t get you the best results for your specific needs. In 2017 — one of the hottest markets in recent history...
Read MoreHow to beat other buyers to hot, new listings (Before they even know about them)
by Theresa Catanese
Buyers want three things when they’re making a purchase: Selection: Have the largest number of options from which to choose Price: Get a smoking hot deal on what I want to buy Ease of doing business: Don’t make it hard for me to buy it It doesn’t matter if you’re buying shoes, a toaster or a house, all three of them matter and they usually matter in that order. And when it comes to buying a home,...
Read MoreWhen is the Best Season of the Year to Buy to get the Best Deal
by Theresa Catanese
Since the market meltdown in 2008, the US housing market has rebounded dramatically. In fact, even if you purchased a property at the lowest point of the market crash and held onto it until today, your home would have appreciated by roughly 25 percent. What’s even better news is that It’s expected that the housing market will continue to climb in the future due to the changes that were made in the lending market coming out of the mortgage debacle. Plus,...
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