Seller Intelligence

March 13, 2018

Look at Your Home Through a Buyer’s Eyes: Making TheTo-Do List

Selling your home is one of the most tricky parts of owning a home, but it can be deceiving at first. There are always little projects that you meant to get to and didn’t, and things that probably weren’t perfect, but didn’t bother you enough to fix. You can’t …

View More
July 18, 2017

3 Reasons You Shouldn't Do For Sale By Owner

(Even in our hot market)*

In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their homes on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not …

View More
May 15, 2017

Top 5 Home Design Trends of 2017

The current trends are all about utilizing rich color, maximizing texture and creating comfortable interiors you can’t wait to relax in. Use these trends to get inspired to makeover your home’s interiors and create spaces you love that also appeal to your personal style. Remember, if you plan to …

View More
April 6, 2017

Increase Your Home’s Value Up to 28% with These 5 Tips

increase your home value

Great curb appeal not only makes your home the star of the neighborhood, it can also improve its value and help you sell it for more. Whether you’re thinking of listing your home or just want to make your home the envy of your neighbors, here are several ways …

View More
Feb. 20, 2017

Buyers Are Searching For Your House

The most recent Pending Homes Sales Index from the National Association of Realtors revealed a slight bump in contracts with an increase of 1.6% in December. This news comes as existing home sales are also forecasted to be on pace for 5.54 million in 2017, a 1.7% increase over 2016, …

View More
Feb. 20, 2017

Why Waiting To Sell Is A Bad Idea

These questions comes up every early winter/late spring. 

"Should I sell my house now or wait until later in spring or summer?"

"Will I get more $$ for my home if I wait until spring to put it on market?"

"Aren't there more buyers later in …

View More
Feb. 13, 2017

5 Reasons to Sell Before the Selling Season Picks Up

"Homes sold during the off season sell at a higher price, on average, than those sold during the spring and summer peak."

 

A common thought in real estate is never list your home in the winter off season. Perpetuated by industry experts, agents and repeat sellers …

View More
Jan. 7, 2017

Real Estate 2017: What to Expect

One of the most common questions we get at this time of year is, “What’s going on in the market?” It’s not just potential buyers and sellers who are curious; homeowners always want reassurance their home’s value is going up. The good news is the American real estate market is …

View More
Dec. 7, 2016

8 Scams to Watch Out For This Holiday Season

The holidays are a happy time for celebrating with family, friends, and co-workers. Unfortunately, this time of year can also be turned sour by a wide variety of clever frauds, unauthorized debit and credit card transactions, and bogus person-to-person scams. By the end of 2015, individuals, retailers, charitable donors, …

View More
Nov. 5, 2016

Top 12 Tips for a Safer Holiday Home

Safety TipsOur world is full of risk at every turn—from perilous jobs to dangerous driving conditions. That’s why we all love to get back to our homes and not worry about everyday safety hazards. It’s great to feel comfortable and safe at home, but is it as safe as it can …

View More