Category Archives: For Sellers


Legal Know-How: Taming the Neighbor’s Trees

Homeowners have the right to trim the trees and shrubs on their property—even if the foliage is growing in the neighbor’s yard. Droopy branches, decaying limbs, and invading plants from the neighbor’s yard can make your well-maintained property look dark and overrun. Fortunately, there’s a practical solution. In every U.S. state, homeowners have a common […]



Renovate Today, Pay When You Sell

A local startup named Improvio wants to help homeowners sell for more by improving their properties before they go to market. The twist is that the homeowner doesn’t have to pay for the renovations until settlement, meaning cash on hand isn’t an issue. The Problem Improvio Wants to Solve Say you want to sell your […]



Guide to Negotiating an Offer

When it comes to evaluating offers, the purchase price isn’t always the most important factor. That means, in order to figure out whether an offer you receive is “good” —and whether you should negotiate — you’ll need to do two things: Consider your goals, and ask yourself whether this offer helps you meet them. Get […]





Is Now a Good Time to Sell a Home

Thinking of selling your home but not sure if now is the “right time?” The most common reasons why people decide to sell their homes include changes to their financial status, an employment transfer, a growing family or retirement. Today’s low interest rates have also made it attractive for many homeowners to “move up” to […]