When it comes time to move, most of us have to budget carefully. But we can’t work up any kind of budget till we get a handle on the moving costs. There are, of course, a ton of smaller items involved in a move that will add to the cost, things such as boxes, tape, … Continued
Okay, so you’re planning to move . . . and want to save some money. You won’t do it by hiring a moving company – you’ll save only time and energy. The average cost for a long distance move using a moving company is about $4,300, based on an average weight of 7,400 pounds and … Continued
It’s a painful, often very emotional, undertaking, but it usually has to be done when you get ready to move. And that is getting rid of your precious stuff. But you can’t just take a bulldozer approach because you’ll wind up getting rid of things you need or that have other value to you. So … Continued
Traditionally, spring has been the best time to sell a house, but that may be changing. MLS data shows that in several areas the number of sold listings have increased from June to September over the past few years. Beyond that, there are several sound, common-sense reasons to list your house during the summer. Let’s … Continued
Everyone hopes for a quick sale when they list their property, especially when they’ve put a lot of money into upgrades and improvements. But a sale doesn’t necessarily follow from listing – it takes some knowledge and effort. You have to do some things to attract buyers to the listing. Although there is no way … Continued
Open houses should resemble (at least a little) a job interview or the house’s audition. But the reality is that most of the time they are boring at best. Potential buyers show up, look around for a little, feign some interest, and then duck out as soon as they can. And often the only reason … Continued
Traditionally in most markets, spring is the best time to list and sell a house, with fall coming in a close second. Summer has a few selling challenges that other seasons don’t have: kids are out of school, people are on vacation, and summer activities keep a lot of people busy. So selling during the … Continued
Some people will tell you that open houses don’t really work anymore. But they do – if done right. A memorable open house can be a highly effective marketing tool if it is top notch and, well, memorable. The idea is to fill your home with genuinely interested potential buyers – not just tire kickers … Continued
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