Understanding Pricing a House Welcome to my new series, “Understanding Pricing.” How do sellers set the price for their house when they want to sell it? If you want to buy a house, how do you know if the price is a fair market price? In this blog, I will explain the way that the… Continue reading Understanding Pricing a House: Where to Start
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Energy efficiency tips from my renovation to yours
Energy efficiency tips | I purchased my fixer-upper townhouse in the spring of 2015. There were a lot of projects in my future, which is just what I wanted! One of my primary goals was to make my 1940s townhouse energy efficient. I have started the first few projects. I wanted to share some of… Continue reading Energy efficiency tips from my renovation to yours
Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA): Earned The Certification
I have earned the nationally recognized Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification. The National Association of REALTORS® offers the PSA certification to Realtors because determining property values depends on professional expertise and competence, the best use of technology, and a commitment to approach the pricing assignment from various perspectives. “Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA” is the… Continue reading Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA): Earned The Certification
Curb Appeal So Important: Why Do You Think Is That So?
Most buyers will form an opinion about your house as soon as they pull up. That first impression is really important! It may be cliche but you want your house to have a wow factor, something that grabs them and makes them want to come inside and see more. 63% of buyers will drive by… Continue reading Curb Appeal So Important: Why Do You Think Is That So?
What is the Sale-to-List Price Ratio and Why is it Important?
Sale-to-list price ratio is the sale price divided by the list price, expressed as a percent. If it is less than 100%, the home sold for less than list price; 100% the home sold for list price; and above 100% for more than list price. Here is an example: If a seller is asking $400,000… Continue reading What is the Sale-to-List Price Ratio and Why is it Important?
How to Read a Zestimate
What is the Zestimate? It is Zillow’s estimated home market value that is computed by a formula they created. It is estimated from public data and factors in the house’s location and market conditions as well as specific home features like the number of bedrooms and the square footage. It is not an appraisal. Zillow removes transfers… Continue reading How to Read a Zestimate
10 Neighborhoods Where Home Values are Climbing
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Buying a House in our Hot Spring Market? 4 Tips on How to Get Ready
Buying a House | In my last video in this series, I discussed how competitive our spring market can be. As a buyer, now is the time to get ready. Let’s talk about how you can do that. 1. You need to get pre-approved from a local lender. This is important – I have an entire… Continue reading Buying a House in our Hot Spring Market? 4 Tips on How to Get Ready
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