Real Estate Tips & Advice


5 Tips for the Final Walk-Through

You’ve found the home you love, made the offer, and the seller has accepted. You’ve gotten your inspections done, your loan is being finalized and an escrow closing date has been set.…

Top 3 Quick Kitchen & Bath Fixes for Listing a Home

Many people say it’s the kitchen and bathrooms that really sell a home. Buyers prefer that both are clean and in move-in condition. They want to unpack their dishes and glassware as…
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5 Tips For Dealing With a Seller Who is “Just Not That Into You”

As Valentine’s Day approaches, most people go shopping for flowers, chocolates, gifts, or someone new to share their life with. In the real estate world, buyers are out shopping for that perfect…

Three Tips for Emotionally Detaching from Your Home

Like many people, you probably have a deep emotional connection to your home. Your kids grew up in your house; you can still see the pencil marks you made on the door…

How Does a Court-Confirmed Probate Sale Work in Real Estate?

If you’re an active real estate buyer, at some point you’ll likely come across a probate sale. Properties sold in probate court can be a good deal, as they’re often priced lower…

RELO 101 – What You Should Know About Relocation Packages

Companies often hire employees from out of the area or transfer existing employees to another office. When this happens, a relocation package — or RELO as it’s known in the real estate…

3 Reasons Why Sellers Shouldn’t Be Present for House Showings

It’s the dreaded question real estate agents fear when speaking to the seller. “May I be present at the open house or showing?” At this point, most agents will pause, take a…

How Appraisals Work

If you haven’t been active in the real estate market in the past few years — buying or selling a home — the term “Appraisal Management Company” (AMC) may mean nothing to…

You Just Signed a Real Estate Contract. Now What?

After months of open house tours, private appointments with your agent and looking at listings online, you’ve found the home of your dreams. You’ve written an offer and maybe even gone through…
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5 Things You Should Know About Real Estate Disclosures

It’s standard practice in real estate to give a home a fresh coat of paint before putting it on the market. Nine out of 10 times, the intention is to show the…