Blog: Tips for Sellers

For Sale By Owner - A Good Idea?

Posted on August 14, 2019 - 08:47 AM by janice koss

FSBO (pronounced fizz-bo), or For Sale By Owner, is a way of selling your home without the use of a professional real estate agent or broker. The idea behind FSBO is that by selling your home yourself, you save the approximate 6% that would be the agents&... Read more

Insist on a Home Inspection

Posted on July 10, 2019 - 08:47 AM by janice koss

A professional home inspection protects both you and the buyer. It allows both you and the buyer the opportunity to learn about the property’s defects. A home inspection usually covers the following: Plumbing conditions - if there is leakage or ... Read more

Finding the Right Agent

Posted on June 5, 2019 - 08:47 AM by janice koss

Not all agents work the same way. The most important attribute of an agent is that he/she is well connected to the real estate industry. He/she should know the market and provide information on past sales, current listings, his or her marketing plan, and ... Read more

Making a Good First Impression

Posted on May 1, 2019 - 08:47 AM by janice koss

If you want buyers to be interested in your home, you need to show it in its best light. A good first impression can influence a buyer both emotionally and visually, thus prompting them to make an offer. In addition, what the buyer first sees is what they... Read more

Know Why You are Selling

Posted on March 27, 2019 - 08:47 AM by janice koss

If you know exactly why you are selling then it is easier for you to follow the right plan of action for getting what you want. If you are a seller who needs to close a sale as quickly as possible, then you should know that getting the highest price poss... Read more

Considering Offers

Posted on February 27, 2019 - 07:47 AM by janice koss

When reading an offer, keep in mind that you are out to get the best price AND the best terms for you. If you focus solely on the price, you may overlook terms that could be favorable to you as a buyer. Some terms that may work in your favor: higher-t... Read more

Setting the Price

Posted on January 23, 2019 - 07:47 AM by janice koss

The price is the first thing buyers notice about your property. If you set your price too high, then the chance of alienating buyers is higher. You want your house to be taken seriously, and the asking price reflects how serious you are about selling your... Read more

What is a Short Sale Anyway?

Posted on January 9, 2019 - 07:47 AM by janice koss

An increase in foreclosure rates will inevitably bring with it an increase in short sales. But what is a short sale? A short sale happens when you sell your house for less than your remaining mortgage balance, the proceeds of which go to the lender and i... Read more

Getting the Highest Price in the Shortest Time