Selling a house

If this is your first time selling a house, then you might be under the wrong impression that it’s a pretty straightforward process. If you come across anyone who says that the actual act of selling a home is fun, they’re probably lying. This can be a very stressful time, and can lead to disappointments or delays when not dealt with properly. This is why you should have a clear plan in place...

Having to sell a house after a major storm or natural disaster can be difficult. Not only do you have to deal with the prospect of the home and the area losing some value, but you also have to cope with the emotional stress of the incident. However, in some cases, there are things you can do to still make the house appealing to buyers and attract them. But it might involve having to make some tough...

When someone thinks about selling their home, their first thought is typically listing it with a real estate agent. Or they might be tempted to sell the house on their own. However, there are other options for selling a house, and there are many reasons to go a different route. Here are four benefits of selling your property to a real estate investment firm instead of the traditional practice of listing...

Making a name for yourself as a real estate agent is not just something that happens. In fact, many individuals who thought it would be easy money quickly realized that selling and managing property is a tough field to master. And if you don't have all your ducks in a row, your success will be limited.   Now, a big part of success for realtors - which is also true for any type of business model -...

Putting a house up on the real estate market for the first time can be a stressful experience. From finding a real estate agent to preparing an open house to attract potential buyers, it can be very easy to lose track of everything. And when certain details get overlooked, it could spell the difference between a good and bad listing. Here are three things to double check before hammering in that...

Viewing houses, online or in person, is undeniably exciting but we always have to be careful of becoming blind to a house’s issues if we fall in love with it. Sometimes those issues can be expensive and, at worst, they can risk your health. First time buyers can be most vulnerable to such mistakes, but let’s not believe those experienced in the art of buying a house can be immune. And when it...

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home and you want to find the best way to make improvements, then you might need to do some work. All homes tend to need a little upkeep or renovation before they are put on the market, and by doing this you are increasing the likelihood that your home will sell faster. The good news is that this often takes some minor changes, but it can make a big...

When it’s time to sell your house, you’ll want to attract the best possible price in the quickest possible time. Yet life on the property ladder, as many people will be acutely aware, isn’t straightforward. With a bit of smart thinking, however, you can do more to make your home an attractive prospect in the eyes of buyers. Here’s what you need to consider: The price is...

When you’re looking to sell a home, there are so many things to sort out that it can all get overwhelming pretty fast. Here are ten tips that you can try in order to make the process a little easier on yourself. 1. Be sure to depersonalize the home if you live there. We all know that people want to envision themselves in the home that they ultimately go to purchase. So, while you want to stage it,...

The seller of a property stands to gain a lot from having a property valuation or estate appraisal done before putting his/her property on the market for sale. Because of the many benefits to be had from performing a property valuation, the exercise is highly recommended. Sadly, most home owners refuse to get one done in a bid to avoid the cost of having to pay a surveyor/valuator. It’s even worse...