Seller Tips
Home Inspections vs Home Appraisals – Understanding the Difference
October 7, 2010 by dianeconaway · Leave a Comment
If you are a first time homebuyer, be prepared to learn a lot of new lingo – fast! Two of the most commonly misused terms in the home buying and selling process are inspection and appraisal. A home inspection is not the same as a home appraisal, and you’ll need both. The home appraisal assesses [...]
What Homebuyers Are Really Looking For
September 16, 2010 by dianeconaway · Leave a Comment
In our current real estate market, new home buyers are much more specific with what amenities they are looking for in a home. They of course have the upper hand in this buyers market as the home inventory is overwhelming and the competition is stiff. However, most are not just looking for large, fancy kitchen or [...]
The Appraisal Contingency
July 29, 2010 by dianeconaway · Leave a Comment
Both home buyers and home sellers will be required to obtain a home appraisal of their property during the real estate process. This is a major part and serves various purposes in a transaction for both buyer and seller. It is established to protect everyone who is involved in the sale; the seller, the buyer, the lender, as [...]
Selling Tips For A Slow Market
July 1, 2010 by dianeconaway · Leave a Comment
Home sellers are quite aware that this is a slow market and even though the mortgage rates are at record low rates and home prices are at low levels, the real estate market is still slow in many parts of the country. Additionally, home sales are in steep competition with new home foreclosures. So how [...]
Affordable Kitchen Improvements
June 17, 2010 by dianeconaway · Leave a Comment
Homebuyers who are selling their home want to make their property stand out. One of the best ways to attract buyers is to improve the kitchen area and make it more up to date and attractive. The good news is you don’t need to spend thousands of dollars and do a complete remodel. There are [...]
Tips For Making A Room Appear Larger
March 11, 2010 by dianeconaway · Leave a Comment
When selling your home, you will find that it is challenging to make small spaces appealing to potential buyers. The good news is that you don’t need to knock out any walls or do a total remodel to correct the problem. Below are some simple tips to help you make your small room appear more spacious and inviting to prospective [...]
Successful Showing Tips
January 14, 2010 by dianeconaway · Leave a Comment
When selling your home in a buyers market it is important to be above the competition and stand out. You only have one chance to make a first impression with potential buyers so it is important that you do everything you can to impress buyers. There are some things you can do prior to a [...]
Questions To Ask Your Home Inspector
January 7, 2010 by dianeconaway · 1 Comment
During the home buying and selling process, it will be necessary to have a home inspection. There are many qualified inspectors out there, so whether you decide to go with an individual or company there are some key questions you should ask them before proceeding with their services. For an easy, quick search of certified [...]
Will Your Remodeling Project Payoff?
December 17, 2009 by dianeconaway · Leave a Comment
Common questions I get all the time from home sellers anxious to move their properties in today’s uncertain real estate market are whether or not their home remodeling projects will pay off. They want the best possible return for the home and for the remodel. So which home improvements really pay off–and which don’t? Each [...]
Staging: Sell Your House for More Using This Hot Marketing Tool
November 17, 2009 by dianeconaway · Leave a Comment
Staging a home for sale is one of the hottest topics in residential real estate. In today’s challenging property market, you want all the ammunition you can get to sell your home at top dollar–and sell it fast. So what is staging? It’s literally showcasing your home in its absolute best light. You draw buyers’ [...]
