In my last post, I started our discussion on Understanding Pricing a house. The initial starting point is understanding the cyclical and seasonal nature of the real estate market. In this blog post, we are going to start drilling down. What are the price expectations? Are prices going up or down? Let’s start with… Continue reading What are Price Expectations?
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Understanding Pricing a House: Where to Start
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
You are not flexible
One of the top reasons that homes do not sell is that the seller is not flexible. What I mean is, they make it difficult to conduct showing appointments or inspections. The easiest set of showing instructions are “go and show.” No appointment needed. Lockbox is on the house. House is vacant. This is actually… Continue reading You are not flexible
It’s time to replace your battery-powered smoke alarms
MD law taking effect – In 2018, your old battery only smoke alarms are considered expired and need to be replaced. This is true for all MD home owners. I just recently hired an electrician to get my home up to code. I had smoke alarms installed in all of my bedrooms and added another… Continue reading It’s time to replace your battery-powered smoke alarms
Your House Smells
Here is the simple truth – Houses that smell good, sell faster than those that smell bad. Nothing shocking there! The best smell is one where you can’t really smell anything. Even strong “pleasing” odors can be bad. And there is nothing like cat urine and cigarette smoke smells in a home to turn off… Continue reading Your House Smells
Your Paint Color Matters!
Your Paint Color Matters Paint color is important! Here is a look at some of the fascinating information unearthed in Zillow’s 2017 Paint Color Analysis. Homes painted light blue or pale blue/grey sell for more, up to $5440 more: Blue kitchens (a blue grey) sell for $1809 more Light blue bathrooms – $5440 more Brown… Continue reading Your Paint Color Matters!
Declutter Your House!
Declutter Your House | Welcome back. We are continuing my series, 7 Reasons Why Homes Don’t Sell. And this week we are going to be talking about clutter! Buyers want to see the full potential of your house. This is why clutter and personal belongings are so crucial. Buyers have trouble visualizing your house beyond… Continue reading Declutter Your House!
NAR’s 2017 Remodeling Impact Report: What You Need to Know!
NAR’s 2017 Remodeling Impact Report | Thinking about renovating your house? This video highlights some projects that will give you a good return on your investment. The National Association of Realtor’s 2017 Remodeling Impact Report is out and I wanted to highlight some of the interesting statistics in it. 35% of US homeowners would rather… Continue reading NAR’s 2017 Remodeling Impact Report: What You Need to Know!
Renovations You Should Do to Sell Your House
What are some of the most common renovation projects you should consider before listing your house for sale? Renovations You Should Do | Don’t neglect minor repairs. Oh you thought we were going to start with the kitchen! If you have any outstanding repairs, complete them. You don’t want buyers wondering if this home is… Continue reading Renovations You Should Do to Sell Your House
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