Building trends are evolving substantially, thanks to the global pandemic. As remote working and at-home schooling became a “thing” during the pandemic, making your home a complete refuge from an uncertain world was—and still is-- all the rage. Homes that offer complete refuge-factor amenities are selling faster—and for more money—than those that don’t. Following is what today’s home buyers want in home design: … [Read more...] about What Today’s Buyers Want in Home Design
The Art of the Open House
If you’ve been in real estate long enough, you know the difference between a “meh” open house and an “omg” open house. Regardless of the price point, there is an art to a well-crafted, results-driven open house. Becoming that rock-star listing agent means that you have mastered the art of the open house. But if you’re not quite there yet, let’s go over some of the must-dos when it comes to a great open house. Following are thirteen things you can do to master the art of the open house: … [Read more...] about The Art of the Open House
How a Home Warranty Helps Close Deals
Statistics show that adding a home warranty plan to your listings can help sell homes faster and for more money. Additionally, having a home warranty in place brings peace of mind to all involved: your seller, your buyer, and you, the real estate agent. Here's how a home warranty helps close deals: … [Read more...] about How a Home Warranty Helps Close Deals
Get Back to Basics in Real Estate
Whether the housing market is hot or cold or somewhere in between, consistently practicing solid real estate basics will ensure your success as an agent. But what does it mean to “get back to basics” in real estate? Following is a blueprint that outlines the basics of real estate that never go out of style regardless of market dynamics. … [Read more...] about Get Back to Basics in Real Estate
How to Avoid Buyer Back-Outs in a Cooling Housing Market
Gone are the days of contracts being written without inspection contingencies. As the housing market continues to cool, more and more homes that were once in contract are now “back on market.” The main driver of this latest trend is the impact higher mortgage rates are having on affordability. Higher rates can add hundreds of extra dollars to a monthly loan payment. In addition to higher mortgage rates, many buyers are questioning the timing of their purchase and some are looking for any excuse to get out of the deal. Following are tips on how to avoid buyer back-outs in a cooling housing market. These practices will help eliminate surprises and keep your deal moving forward to closing. … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Buyer Back-Outs in a Cooling Housing Market