22 Steps to Hosting the Perfect Open House
An open house is a huge opportunity for anyone hoping to sell â but you can't just throw open the doors of your home as-is and expect great results. Before you get ready to open your house up to the...
18 Steps To Getting Through Escrow
Escrow is a critical component of the home sale that typically takes between 30 and 45 days â but for many buyers it seems to stretch on for centuries. What should you do?
Buying an Old House? Be Prepared for These Surprises
Most of us have had this experience: Walking through a cute town, you see a house that pops with characterâbecause itâs one of the first ones built in the region. And as you continue on your stroll,...
Components To Add To Your 2020 Real Estate Business Plan
Hopefully, you've started your real estate business plan for 2020 by now (if not, better get cracking!). Even if your plan has been finalized for months, though, there might be some components you could add to...
17 Things Buyers Should Check On Final Walk-Through
The house is almost yours! It can be tempting to spend the time set aside for the walk-through mentally planning where you'll place your furniture â but there are some things you should make time to check.
How To Pick A Neighborhood
If you've always rented before, then you might not have put too much thought into which neighborhood you were planting your (temporary) roots. After all, most leases are up after a year, so you can change your...
Market – A Quick Guide to Understanding the Housing Market
You hear it on the news all the time: "It's a buyer's market," "It's a seller's market," or "The housing market is on the rebound." And while you probably get the gist of what these folks are talking about,...
Tips for Choosing a Vacation Home
The original American Dream will always be to own a home, but there's a variation on that standard for 2018: the dream of owning your own vacation home. Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.com revolutionized the...