8 Ways to Improve Curb Appeal

Remember when you were a house hunter? You may have driven through neighborhoods to get a feel for the types of homes in the area or how close they were to schools, shopping, highways. And right after location, the #1 thing you were noticing was how the place looked...

What To Do with Two Mortgages

In last week’s selling-tips post, we looked at the importance of avoiding two mortgages and recommended selling your existing home before buying another, while keeping your eye on the market throughout your sale. But what should you do if you’ve already...

8 Tips for Accepting a Bid

In today’s buyers’ market, you as a seller may be especially excited when an offer comes in for your home. Yet in your celebration, don’t rush too quickly! Remember there’s much to consider before accepting a bid as offered. To make the process a...

A Harder Kind of Home Sale

Before my grandma died, she began getting rid of things: the guns my grandpa made before he’d died—sold in a garage sale; the box of silverware he’d given her as a present—mine to take; the knick-knacks, the books, the furniture—all gone—sold,...

What the Market Means for Sellers Now

While there are signs that today’s real estate market is recovering, the turnaround is going to be slow going. And what this means for you as a home seller is you need to get proactive, if you are serious about selling soon. According to data from the Multiple...