Real Estate: Serial shopper or serious home buyer?
“It’s a buyers market! It’s a buyers market!”…is all we are hearing these days….and yes real estate opportunities abound like never before…So…where are all the offers from all these buyers? Homeowners selling their homes in today’s real estate market would save themselves a lot of time and energy if they could learn to separate the serial shoppers from the serious buyers. So how do you know that the folks viewing your home during... [Read More...]
Looking to Sell Yourself Short
How you can increase the chances of success in obtaining approval for a short sale If you find yourself in the unenviable position of having a monthly mortgage payment that is higher than you can afford, a short sale may unfortunately be your best option. [Read More...] Read More →
For Sale By Owner: Is FSBO the right choice for you?
With the current economy and lower home prices it is tempting to think about saving the money you would spend on a real estate commission. The current housing market is “inventory-heavy”. Selling your home in a buyer’s market can be a challenge even for a seasoned Realtor so before you make the decision to try For Sale By Owner (FSBO) be honest with yourself about the time, cost and risk involved and make sure you are ready to... [Read More...]
Home Staging: Sell Your Home Faster for a Higher Price
So you’ve made the daunting and brave decision to sell your home in this turbulent real estate market. To be sure, it will be a time consuming challenge. A solid marketing plan and a competitive price point are only part of the equation. So make sure your agent includes staging in your selling strategy. A professional stager will give you a report filled with terrific suggestions and associated costs based upon their review of your home. These... [Read More...]
Homesellers Look Beyond Traditional Real Estate Marketing
Homesellers Look Beyond Traditional Methods and Town Borders in Search of Buyers The “Three P’s” are no longer effective There was a time, not too long ago, where finding a buyer for your home was relatively uncomplicated. Hire a realtor who would place it on the Multiple Listing Service, conduct an open house for the members of that service, place a photo ad in the local newspaper and voila…a buyer appeared. In recent years... [Read More...]
Pricing Real Estate in Darien, CT
Far too often Darien homeowners fall into the pricing trap! They make one or more of the following mistakes: List their home for the amount they “need” to make on the house, and then add 5% to 10% for negotiating room. Interview realtors and list their home with the one that gave them the highest recommended list price. Accept homes that are larger, newer, a different style, in different area, or have significantly more land as comparable... [Read More...]
Tips for Choosing the Most Qualified Realtor
When you make the important decision to sell your home in this precarious real estate market, you owe it to yourself to choose the most qualified, the most prepared, the most tenacious and above all, the most professional real estate agent. Now more than ever, your choice of real estate agent can determine the price you get for your home and the ultimate market time required to sell your home. Here is a short check list to use when selecting the real... [Read More...]
Darien CT Home Renovations – Building Permits Save You Money.
During these tough economic times, it’s tempting to cut corners when renovating or updating your home in order to save money. You may think a good way to save is to side step the town permits and inspections. The permits are a cost and there is also the potential rise in your taxes. But please heed my advice… take out all necessary permits and complete all necessary inspections. It will very likely come back to haunt you if you don’t! As... [Read More...]
