If you were thinking tech and for-sale-by-owner real estate transactions might replace real estate agents, new data should put this notion to rest: in the first half of 2018, 90% of home buyers and sellers used an real estate agent, according to the REAL Trends 2018 Consumer Study released on Monday, That’s the highest rate […]
Category Archives: For Sellers
Columbus and Central OH Home Trade-In Program
Begins offering services in Columbus, Dublin, Powell, New Albany, Westerville, Worthington, Hilliard, Upper Arlington and surrounding areas Brings home trade-in solution to home sellers whose homes require work, are simply not interested in dealing with the hassles associated with selling a home, and those looking to simultaneously sell and buy a new home On a […]
Home Warranties Explained
While buying a home remains one of the biggest investments a person will make in his or her life, there’s always a lingering fear that something may go wrong soon after the purchase. Though home inspections may catch most of these problems before they occur, what happens if a major system or appliance goes haywire […]
Understanding Real Estate Value
The term “value” can take many forms, and when buying and/or selling a home it’s important to understand all of them. There are five distinct ways to classify value. Although there are dictionary definitions for each, they are best understood through real-world examples. 1. Market value is the amount that a particular home is worth to a particular buyer. The Uniform […]
Make Your Home FHA-Loan Friendly
Knowing the basics of FHA loan rules can increase your chances of selling your house or condo. If your house meets the FHA guidelines, it will appeal to buyers who plan to use an FHA-insured mortgage. If your house doesn’t qualify for an FHA loan, you’re cutting out 30% of potential buyers. FHA is especially important […]
Ohio Amends the Good Funds Law Affecting Real Estate Closings
The Good Funds Law went into effect on April 6, 2017 amending Section 1349.21 of the Ohio Revised Code to require stricter controls for all residential real estate transactions involving the sale, purchase, or refinance of such real estate. The law was passed as an attempt to combat and thwart ramped-up, and increasingly advanced fraudulent […]
How to Pick the Right Agent to Sell Your Home
If you’re selling a home, a good real-estate agent will help you set the right price, professionally market the home , pre-qualify potential buyers and expertly negotiate and finalize the deal while working to ensure the process is a smooth one! A great agent has long experience with recent sales and can walk a tightrope, balancing optimism with […]
How Much Is My Home Worth?
Quickly Find Out What It’s Really Worth, by Email, for Free It is important to regularly determine your home’s value. Even if you’re not interested in selling your home, having a Comparative Market Analysis, or CMA performed on your property can help guide you in determining if the county assessment, the basis for your property […]
Selling A Home :: A Seller’s Home Enhancement Guide
You have probably heard how important first impressions can be. But did you know that within 15 seconds a buyer has developed an opinion of your property? This is why establishing the right first impression is critical to a successful sale! Our goal is not simply to sell our client’s homes, but rather to help […]
What to Consider When Selling Your Home in a Rising Rate Environment
There are many economic variables to consider when selling your home, even more so when selling a home when interest rates are rising. If rising mortgage rates is the only changing economic variable, you’re generally going to see a negative impact on both home sales and home prices. This means as mortgage interest rates rise, […]