Too many home sellers feel that their listing agent is responsible for everything that comes after signing the listing agreement. Nothing could be further from the truth. The homeowner is an active participant in many aspects of the sales process, from settling on the listing price to preparing the home for the market and being…
A home languishing on the real estate market is one of life’s more frustrating ordeals. Especially if you’ve owned the home for some time, there’s that emotional attachment that tells you, “Hey, this is an incredible house. It should sell really fast!” If you’re under contract on another home or if you need to relocate…
When the last time you bought a home was far enough back that your mortgage is paid off, or nearly so, can we give you some advice? A lot has changed in the real estate industry since the 1980s, in both the selling and buying process. First, you’re no longer looking for areas with good…
Selling a home looks so easy, doesn’t it? After all, what does a real estate agent do to get homes sold that you can’t do? Russel Baze, the winningest jockey in thoroughbred horse racing, makes his job look like a snap. If you pleasure-ride, you wouldn’t be the first to think you may have what…
There is no one answer and many, many things to consider when deciding about whether to sell or rent out a house that no longer suits you. First, I urge you to speak with your accountant or financial planner before doing anything else. He or she will be able to help you determine if keeping…
