First impressions matter. When it comes to real estate listings, one of the primary elements for most buyers is a home’s description. But not all listing descriptions are created equal. When it comes to writing an effective listing description, the picture you’re painting with certain words can be worth thousands of dollars. So don’t hold back and if […]
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Is it Legal for a Seller to Shop Offers?
As multiple offer situations have become common place, we real estate agents are increasingly running into situations where the seller wants to “shop” an offer. Here’s an example: a seller has received three offers to purchase their home. One of the offers is higher than the other two, but the seller prefers the closing and possession dates on […]
Selling a House with Pets
Americans Love Their Pets According to the American Veterinary Medical Association over 43 million American households own a dog, and over 36 million own at least one cat. While it’s uncertain how many of these households are owner-occupied and how many rented, since 65.5% of Americans own their homes, it’s probably safe to say that many pet […]
5 Common Home Seller Mistakes
Whenever you’re new to anything—a new job, a new sport, a new town—you’re bound to experience a bit of a learning curve. For real estate professionals, the art of buying and selling homes is second nature. But for first-time (even, sometimes second and third-time) sellers, the process of getting their home sold can be a bit […]
Avoid These Mistakes When Selling Your Home
Fueled by low interest rates and a recovering economy, buyer demand is currently on the rise while the current inventory of available homes remains low! If you’re considering taking advantage of this shift in the market and selling your Columbus / Central Ohio home, there are some common mistakes that you’ll want to avoid as they can significantly negatively impact how long […]
Selling a Home? How to Negotiate a Home Sale
The art of negotiating is just that! Only an artful negotiator can take two sides with opposing interests and bring them to consensus. No formula can be applied to the process; no scientific equation can bring it about. And the back-and-forth communication that is negotiating is a huge part of the home buying and selling […]