General Real Estate Advice & Tips


closing costs for buyers and sellers

What Buyers and Sellers Pay in Closing Costs

If you’re new to real estate or haven’t bought or sold in a while, here’s what you need to know about what buyers and sellers pay in closing costs. Buyers have more costs In…
starter home

The Pros and Cons of Buying a Starter Home

It was typical for baby boomers, when they were young, to buy a modest, small “starter home.” As their families grew and careers advanced, they moved into bigger, better homes. Today, many people struggle to…
last-minute home price negotiations

Tips to Avoid Last-Minute Home Price Negotiations

It's been months of searching. At last, you've finally found your dream home, and you've come to terms with the seller. But you're not home yet, as there can still be another round…
why home buyers shouldn't waive property inspections

Why Home Buyers Shouldn’t Waive Property Inspections

Sometimes, in a hot sellers' real estate market, buyers will agree to waive inspections. It's one way to avoid losing out on a home when there's a lot of competition. But it's…
how to choose a real estate agent to sell your home

How to Choose a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home

Selecting a listing agent is an important decision. Unlike with a buyer’s agent, you’ll need to sign an agreement with a listing agent for a fixed time. The agreement entrusts the agent with getting…
how to price your home for sale

How to Price Your Home to Sell

The sales price of a home is not unlike an airfare. Both are complicated because so many factors—including location and timing—go into determining the price. That makes knowing how much to ask for…
home listing photography tips

3 Home Listing Photography Tips

Web appeal is the new curb appeal. So you have to take your home's listing photo shoot seriously. If your photos don’t excite potential buyers on the internet, they may never step foot inside. Here…
home inspection tips

Home Inspection Tips for Buyers

The property inspection is one of the most important parts of the home purchase process. Here are five home inspection tips for buyers. 1. Review the disclosures During an inspection, the buyer is there to…
neighbors affect your home sale

Can Your Neighbors Affect Your Home Sale?

You’ve spent time and energy weeding the front yard, painting the front door, power-washing your siding and planting flowers. You’ve updated the kitchen and bathrooms and de-cluttered the home. You’re ready to…