December 28, 2020

...After the Home Inspection

Among the most nail-biting periods during a home sale is the inspection. Needless to say, both parties to the transaction are a bit nervous: the seller, because the results may require costly repairs or price concessions; the buyer, if the dream house turns out to be more of a nightmare.

December 22, 2020

The Pocket Listing

In fishing, as in life, purpose often determines what techniques and tools are employed. The same holds true in real estate conveyance. Some sellers would rather not wade through a sea of unacceptable offers to find the one they want.

December 20, 2020

Evaluating Multiple Offers

Like many businesses, real estate experiences highs and lows, sellers' markets and buyers' markets. When the inventory of available homes for sale is modest but demand for them is high, sellers are often left with several attractive offers on the table.

December 15, 2020

Repairs & Fixes to Make Before Your First Open Home

The open house is an enormously fruitful technique in terms of generating interest in a home for sale. With advances in image creation and transmission technology, virtual tours are popular and becoming more so.

December 13, 2020

The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Real Estate

Owning some oceanfront property -- as a primary residence or vacation retreat -- is the dream of millions of landlocked homeowners. The cool ocean breezes, magnificent vistas and proximity to water-based recreation are universal in their appeal.

December 09, 2020

Handling a Buyer's Laundry List

Most home sellers do not have the luxury of selling under optimal market conditions. When the time comes to sell, they list the house and make the best of it.

December 07, 2020

Five Keys to a Quick Sale

It is nice to have the luxury of time when selling a house. Owners can be more selective with the offers they consider. However, most people are under some pressure to convey the property within a relatively limited time frame.

December 05, 2020

Going Solar

The advent of solar energy has been long in coming. Today, however, we find solar panels in so many communities and regions that we can safely confirm it is here to stay. Whether the concern is climate change or high utility bills, solar power answers each decisively.

December 03, 2020

How to Spot the Tire Kickers

Open houses are a staple of real estate marketing. There are certain times that live experience bests online viewing and a physically present tour of a house is among them.