Negotiating is more than simply agreeing on a price. There are other considerations. When negotiating an offer, the price is more than likely the one thing everyone is focused on. The other points are of some importance too so let’s touch on those. Financing The source of financing is something that matters too. Who, […]
Why I Teach People to Sell Their Home Themselves and Avoid Paying Commissions
People ask me all the time why I teach people to sell their home themselves. One reason is I work with a lot of military families helping them to find and purchase real estate. The first thing I want to know is does this make sense for you at this time. How long are you planning to […]
Consider Replacing Your Old Furniture
Consider replacing your furniture. Think about removing or replacing old worn out or outdated furnishings. Your favorite recliner with the cup holder and the faux leather ripped seat may be special to you but to a buyer viewing your home it is an eyesore. That old chipped “antique” table that needs refinishing can still be […]
I Just Want to Get Out From Underneath This House
This morning was a “I just want to get out from underneath this house” morning. It was a listing appointment, the kind that is dreaded. When going to a listing appointment an agent never knows what to expect. For me there is always a certain amount of trepidation. Sometimes as you pull up to the […]
Bringing Money To The Table When Selling Your House
Your selling your house and you have to bring money to the table. The listing agent gets $13,500 and you have to bring another $4327 to close the deal. That’s what it’s going to take to pay off the house. The buyer is using a special program that takes care of his downpayment. He doesn’t have […]