So you’ve listed your house, you’ve shown it several times, and now a buyer has made an offer. This is the point when you have to make that agonizing decision: Do you accept or reject the offer? Selling house is usually about much more than top dollar, so this decision is seldom easy to make. … Continued
Knowing how to stage your house to get people to buy in Middletown is one of the key ingredients in selling your house quicker and at a better price. Staging involves strategically arranging décor and furnishings to make your house look it’s absolute best and showcase the best features. It may even involve renting décor or furnishings … Continued
Finding a buyer is the first step toward selling your house. After that, you have to clear only two more major hurdles before you can close – the inspection and the appraisal. An appraisal is a formal report of your house’s fair market value as determined by a certified and licensed professional. The professional, the … Continued
Getting the price right may not be everything, but it’s probably the most important thing when it comes selling your Middletown home. You have a lot to consider when setting your price: what are the prices for similar houses in the area, is it priced for online searches, does the price take into account buyer … Continued
While 2019 doesn’t look to be a record-breaking year for home prices, many in the know in real estate think it will be better than the next couple of years. Besides, if you do want to sell your house in Middletown, waiting is always uncertain and can be a dangerous game financially. So here are … Continued
Your house has been on the market for a while, and you’ve finally gotten a solid offer. The price is right, and things are looking good. But be careful: The deal isn’t done yet and there are still things that can delay the sale of your home. While some of the speed bumps on the … Continued
It’s a huge relief, isn’t it? You have a friend or family member who is interested in buying your house. That means you won’t have to go through all the hassle and headache of listing and showing and waiting and negotiating. But selling to a friend of a family member has its own set of … Continued
Using a buyer’s agent offers home buyers several significant advantages, such as peace of mind, connections and professional network, negotiating skills, and ability to handle obstacles. Still, you do need to do some research before signing a contract with a buyer’s agent. You can’t just pick a name at random from a real estate sign. … Continued
According to Fast Home Help, “93 percent of home sales involve an agent to some degree.” Often, using an agent is the best option, but in some cases, it isn’t. So, to decide which route is best for you, it’s important to understand the pros and cons of using an agent to buy a house in … Continued
A buyer’s agent, as the name indicates, is a real estate agent who works only for the buyer and, ideally, tries to do only what is in the buyer’s best interests. But sometimes a conflict of interests can arise because buyer’s agents often work on a commission, as contracted in the listing agreement, that they … Continued