Sometimes when a homeowner is selling their home, they see dollar signs and consider ‘saving’ the 3%-6% commission paid to a realtor and try to sell it on their own, aka For Sale By Owner or FSBO! But in reality is this way of thinking actually pennywise and dollar foolish? In other words does the […]
Now that it’s Spring you’re likely looking around your house and are amazed by the number of things that need to be fixed! Now for the big question: Do you jump in and fix them or not? Therein lies the quandary! If you’re like me, finding a long list of items that could definitely use some […]
Presenting a how-to selling guide for homeowners who for a variety of reasons want out! The Spring home selling season has finally arrived, perhaps a little bit late in some parts of the country due to a stubborn winter, and Realtor.com has provided a 7-step guide that will hopefully help homeowners get it done as […]
Over 1,500 visitors to the Realtor.com website took part in a survey showing that 67% plan some type of home renovation immediately! Additionally, of the two thirds who plan to renovate one or more parts of their home, 20% of them say that they plan on listing their home for sale prior to the end of 2014. […]
If many things in your house need to be redone, how do you decide which ones to do first or at all? If the old homestead needs a little attention the homeowner may need to prioritize about which to do first or, if funds are limited, which ones to do at all. If that is the case, […]
Question: If you don’t use WebMD to diagnose a disease, why would you use Zillow to give you a definitive value for your house? How accurate is Zillow when it comes to determining the market value of a house? While the internet is a great tool for accomplishing a great many things, for others getting […]
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO A CLOSING WHERE THE TITLE WASN’T CLEARED? WE HAVEN’T! Anyone who is selling a home, particularly if it’s your first time doing it, can become incredibly intimidated by the process! This slideshow, created by Lynn Pineda from Keller Williams Partners, offers some great tips. Help find a cure for MS! […]
Follow @Hallmark Abstract Service To homeowners and real estate agents: If you agree (or disagree) with the opinion in this article regarding the proper pricing of a home please consider sharing it on your social media. Realtors (and everyone else) feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments along with your website and contact information! […]
Follow @Hallmark Abstract Service With Spring arriving yesterday, homeowners minds will begin to turn outdoors which means that landscaping and planting gardens won’t be very far behind! Now the fact is that some of us have a green thumb and some of us don’t! For some merely dropping seeds on the ground results in a […]
Follow @Hallmark Abstract Service And, in addition, who isn’t buying and what are some of the reasons for them staying out of the market? Is an issue preventing the purchase of real estate an inability to save for a down payment or possibly qualify for a mortgage? Is it the other debt on the books […]
