October 12th, 2023 at 11:00 am
You’re searching for a new house and are ready to enjoy all the benefits of owning a home, and you’ve partnered with a REALTOR® to help you find the perfect property, navigate the offers and negotiations processes, and communicate with home sellers in your area. If you’re curious about what kind of home to buy, read up on buying a fixer-upper vs a move-in ready home and what are tract houses to make sure you know your own real estate goals when entering the market.
When you’re determining your budget or preparing to make an offer, your REALTOR® will likely suggest building a CMA, or a Comparative Market Analysis (sometimes referred to as a comparable market analysis). But what is a CMA in real estate, and how can it help you as a buyer?
In essence, a CMA is a tool you can use to see how a property’s value measures up compared to others. Understanding a CMA is the first step to becoming a more savvy buyer, and this helpful tool will allow you to assess your local market options, determine a homes value, and deliver airtight, fair offers.
(more…)October 9th, 2023 at 11:00 am
The housing market is deeply fluid and easily swayed by various factors in local and national economies and politics. This can get even more granular as housing markets within specific neighborhoods and communities can vary drastically with housing markets on a larger scale.
(more…)August 16th, 2023 at 11:00 am
Selling a house is one of the biggest steps in a person’s life, one that not everyone will experience. The process of pricing your home to sell comes with the potential joy of making a sum of money, along with the thrill of moving into a new home elsewhere.
(more…)August 16th, 2023 at 11:00 am
Taxes are a necessity in modern American society. They pay for basic infrastructures, like roads and schools, and they go toward the salaries of teachers, post office workers, and other government employees.
(more…)July 19th, 2023 at 4:00 pm
If you’re selling a home, choosing your real estate agent is an important decision. The agent you should work with is one that both understands your goals and objectives and also sees the importance of meeting your needs. Your agent is the key to a successful real estate experience. Choosing the right agent doesn’t have to be a painful experience, but it should involve some questions.
Start the process by asking your friends, family, and coworkers for recommendations. Look at agent reviews on websites like Yelp to see what others are saying. When you’ve narrowed down your list, select two to five agents to meet with for a preliminary interview.
Once you’ve selected a few agents, it’s time to start the interview process. Avoid real estate agents that promise unrealistic attainable suggestions. For example, don’t hire the agent that gives you the highest list price, just because he or she gave you the highest price. Instead, use these questions as a guide to helping you find the most compatible real estate agent.
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