Posts from February 2018

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

Here are the top five reasons:

1. Exposure to Prospective Buyers

Recent studies have shown that 95% of buyers search online for a home. That is in comparison to only 17% looking at print newspaper ads. Most real estate agents have an internet strategy to promote the sale of your home. Do you?

2. Results Come from the Internet

Where did buyers find the home they actually purch...

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When a bidding war starts on a home, it's great news for the seller. Except, of course, when you're the one who's trying to buy the home – in this case, a bidding war can be frustrating and stressful. Hopefully, you're aligned with an experienced real estate agent because a good agent is a reliable source of information and advice who can help navigate you through the process.

However, even the greatest agents can't guarantee victory. There are dozens of reasons why a seller may pick one bid over the others, and it doesn't always come down to who bids the highest. But, there are some things you can do to help make your bids look more attractive to the seller. Here are five tips that might just help you win the bidding war.

#1: Get Pre-Approved by Your Lender

These days, no smart home buyer enters the field without first getting pre-qualifie...

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