Going to open houses can be time-consuming. Here are my top 5 open house tips for buyers, to help you make the most of your visits. 1. Learn about the market without…
In many parts of the country, first-time and entry-level home buyers are finding tight inventories and lots of competition. That's pretty much the definition of a sellers' market. In a sellers' market, homeowners looking to sell…
First-time home buyers aren’t typically versed in the intricacies of agency disclosure, nor do they understand the concepts of a buyer’s agent vs. listing agent. But a real estate agent’s loyalties and responsibilities change…
Searching for a home is like searching for a soul mate. You 'have to kiss a lot of frogs' before you find 'the one.' But what if you're a potential home buyer and you're…
Do green homes sell faster, with solar panels, Energy Star-rated appliances or even LEED certification? And will buyers pay extra for these features? It depends. Here's what you should know. If They…
A newly renovated home typically pulls in top dollar, because the buyer assumes it's turnkey and ready to go. Everything seems so easy on those home-flipping shows on TV, but there can be some…
In some ways, the home buyer - real estate agent relationship has shifted over time. For example, today’s home buyers live online. They can click, text or email with agents and seriously engage…
If you're a home buyer, you're likely to come across new construction homes for sale. The sellers can be either large national builders or smaller local developers. Some homes are for sale as a part…
Home shopping can be an intense, emotional, long process. Here’s how to avoid catching a bad case of home buyer's remorse. Make sure you can answer the important questions To avoid buyer’s remorse,…
Your job as a home buyer or seller isn't to please your agent, of course. But on the other hand, driving agents nuts isn't going to help ensure a smooth, successful transition,…