Selling

Selling Avoid These FIRST-TIME HOME SELLER MISTAKES by Terri Williams, Contributor FORBES Real Estate Sidestep unnecessary surprises, delays, and headaches when selling your home. A lot of time is dedicated to providing advice to first-time homebuyers – as it should be. However, selling a house for the first time can also be a bewildering experience. These sellers are navigating what, for them, […]
Home Improvement What will an ADU do to your PROPERTY TAXES & RESALE VALUE? by Jon Healy, Senior Editor UTILITY JOURNALISM (LA TIMES)  A common pitch for accessory dwelling units is that building one will add a lot of value to your property.   How much, though, is a bit of a mystery. And that can pose a problem for homeowners looking to build one. An ADU isn’t just extra square footage […]
Buying/Investing TIMES, THEY ARE A’CHANGIN’? Sky-High Listing Prices Are Finally Starting To Come Back Down To Earth Brenda Richardson, Senior Contributor FORBES Sellers are finally lowering their asking prices as real estate demand falls.   More and more, home sellers are giving in to the mounting pressure on affordability posed by June’s rapid mortgage rate hike, according to a new report […]
Buying/Investing RENT-BACKS: A POWERFUL TOOL IN A BUYER’S TOOLBOX by Mike Maher, Contributor FORBES – Real Estate One of the complications of a hot housing market is that the intense competition for homes is making it harder for home sellers to plan their next move. Those who are selling a primary residence have additional factors to consider – like how long it will take […]
Home Improvement THE ROOM THAT MAKES OR BREAKS A HOME SALE by Ryan Serhant, Contributor FORBES – Real Estate When shopping for a new home, some people get excited about a giant walk-in closet with built-in shelving; Others daydream about a private outdoor space with panoramic views. But what you think sells a home is different from what actually sells a home. The room that tends […]
Buying/Investing TEN TIPS TO PREPARE FOR YOUR PROPERTY INSPECTION by Aviva Sonenreich, Member FORBES Real Estate Council In such a hot real estate market as we’re experiencing today, many buyers are passing on property inspections, attempting to win the bidding wars incited by the current inventory crisis. But the inspection is still one of the most critical stages in the process of buying and […]
Financing SELLING YOUR HOME WITHIN TWO YEARS OF BUYING? Read This First! Ryan Serhant, Contributor FORBES – Real Estate Most people don’t buy a home thinking they’ll only live in it for a year or two, but it happens—more often than you might think. Families expand, financial situations change, jobs require relocation, and sometimes you simply get an offer that you can’t refuse. Packing […]
Selling MAKE SURE THE PRICE IS RIGHT… When Selling Your Home by Corey Burr, Member FORBES Real Estate Council Selling your home is often an emotional experience, especially if you’ve lived in it for an extended period of time. For a variety of reasons, sellers are often deeply attached to the place they’ve called home for years. That is wonderful, but it’s […]
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Home Improvement HERE’S HOW MUCH POPULAR UPGRADES WILL COST by Brenda Richardson, Senior Contributor FORBES – Real Estate Sooner or later you might join the millions of Americans who remodel or renovate their homes each year. Perhaps it’s at that time when you realize your kitchen says 1975, but you would prefer to cook in the moment. Or you have decided you would rather […]
Home Improvement WANT AN INCREASE IN YOUR HOME’S VALUE? Go for Energy Efficient Upgrades! from Luxury Real Estate Blog Having an energy efficient home will not only save you money while living in it but will also help you a lot should you decide to let go of your home. Energy efficient homes generate buzz among buyers because like you, they also want to […]
Selling WHY SHOULD A BUYER PURCHASE YOUR HOME? Luxury Real Estate Blog As a home seller, it is important to make your house a must-have for buyers. Otherwise, your home may linger on the real estate market for an extended period of time. Worst of all, you may struggle to optimize your house sale earnings. Ultimately, there are lots of things you can […]
Selling THINKING OF SELLING? Here’s Some Tips. 14 Simple Ways To Maximize The Value Of Your Home by Expert Panel® FORBES Real Estate Council If you’re planning to sell your home, you want to maximize its value before putting it on the market. However, increasing your home value often requires an investment, and you may not necessarily want to sink too much […]
Buying/Investing 5 MYTHS ABOUT BUYING & SELLING A HOME RIGHT NOW by Beatrice de Jong, Member FORBES Real Estate Council Americans spend more on housing than anything else. When making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life, it’s smart to weigh your options, understand current market conditions and arm yourself with the right information. This has always been true when it comes to buying or selling […]
Market Trends 5 TIPS FOR SELLING [DURING A TIME OF PANDEMIC] by Tara Mastroeni, Contributor FORBES – Real Estate Life is changing incredibly fast during the coronavirus pandemic and many industries are following suit, including real estate. While some sellers are deciding to pull their homes off the market and try to sell at a different time, that may not be an option for everyone. With […]
Selling THE BEST TIME TO LIST [It’s] Earlier Than You Think by Brian Ladd, Member FORBES – Real Estate Council You’ve heard it time and again: “Spring is the best time to list your home.” It makes sense. In my area, as in much of the country (at least, the part that experiences seasonal changes), home sales spike sharply in May, […]
Selling SELLING: SIX ESSENTIAL NEGOTATION STRATEGIES Save Time, Stress And Money by Jennifer Anderson, Forbes Councils Member FORBES – Real Estate The thought of negotiating a real estate transaction can be enough to make most people’s palms sweat. Selling a home – especially a home in which you and your family have spent years or even decades – is almost always […]
Selling 5 HOME-SELLING ETIQUETTE RULES Every [Property Owner] Should Know Tara Mastroeni, Contributor FORBES – Real Estate Selling your home can be an emotional process. However, it’s important not to let your emotions cloud your judgement in the face of what is ultimately a financial decision. With that in mind, I’ve laid out five etiquette rules that every seller should […]
Selling WHAT WILL SELLING TO AN iBUYER COST YOU? HOMEOWNER, BEWARE!   [The IBuyer] by Elizabeth Ann Stribling-Kivlan FORBES Real Estate Council Anyone who has ever worked with a good real estate agent knows how invaluable they are when it comes to buying or selling a home. However, these days it seems more companies are trying to spin the role of a real estate agent […]
Selling WANT TO SELL YOUR HOME FAST? QUICK FIXES by Amanda Lauren, Contributor FORBES – Real Estate With the summer selling season ramping up, the process of getting a property ready to put on the market can seem daunting enough. It doesn’t matter if the home has been recently renovated, it’s a fixer-upper or somewhere in between. Every home has its own unique selling […]
Selling SELLER, IS THE OFFER RIGHT FOR YOU? Ask These 4 Questions by Tara Mastroeni, Contributor FORBES – Real Estate Evaluating an offer can be tricky, especially if there’s more than one of them to consider at the time. After all, it only makes sense that you’d want to pick the offer that works best for you. To that end, I’ve laid out […]