General Real Estate Advice & Tips


Top 5 Open House Tips for Buyers

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…

What to Do When Neighbors List Their Home For Sale

When a neighbor’s house goes on the market, there can be important implications for you. Here's what to do when neighbors list their home for sale. 1. Document important disclosure items As…
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Do Green Homes Sell Faster?

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…
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How to Make Your Home More Attractive to Buyers

When it's time to sell, you need to see your home as a product on the market. And just like an item on a store shelf, you want your home to stand out from…
how to buy a flipped house

How to Buy a Flipped House

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…
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How Do You Know When to Sell Your Home?

In many real estate markets, inventory is low, putting sellers in the driver’s seat again. But how do you know when to sell your home? We all know about buyer's remorse. And…
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Making the Most of the Home Buyer-Real Estate Agent Relationship

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…
how to tell if you're not ready to sell your home

How to Tell You’re Not Ready to Sell Your Home Yet

Having your home sit on the market for a long time makes buyers wonder what’s wrong. If you’re about to go on the market but feel some reservations, here's how to tell you're not ready to…
how to sell a home with renters in it

How to Sell a Home With Renters In it

During the economic downturn, many people had to move for various reasons but couldn’t sell their homes. So they became “accidental landlords”—forced to rent out their homes. As home values increase, however, the…
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How to Turn Off Potential Home Buyers

As more homes come on the market, you as a seller have more competition. At the same time, buyers often get their first impressions of a home online, and their expectations are…