Where Performance Outsells Promises
If you are thinking of buying a resale home, be prepared to spend a lot of time shopping resales that need renovation and/or heavy on deferred maintenance. Orlando Realtor Kathy Llamas showed resales to a couple for almost two months and was about to lose them to a 'we decided to wait' excuse. They kept seeing homes they liked, but could not afford after remodeling or … Continue reading...
What do you need to know? To ensure your home is protected, we’ve listed a few things you may not know about radon. Make sure you know the facts before you take action. Myth: Radon isn’t dangerous. Fact: Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers and is responsible for 21,000 deaths in the United States each year. Because it is an odorless gas, we … Continue reading...
It doesn't matter where you live, what kind of home you have or what time of year it is. If you're looking to sell your home quickly, you'll need to do a better job than other local homeowners who are competing against you. Try these top three tips to secure a sale within 60 days. Enhance Its Appearance When it comes to selling your home, looks are everything. If the … Continue reading...
What to Do When Your New Home Is a Lemon If your dream house turns into a nightmare, fret not: You have some options. Getting an inspection is essential because it's easier for homebuyers to identify potential problems prior to a sale rather than litigate them later. When it comes to buying an old property, homeowners must prepare for unexpected repairs, potential … Continue reading...
Improving your credit score can take a few months. So if you’re looking to get an auto or home loan, or want to apply for a new credit card, an early start can give you time to raise your credit score and then get a loan or new credit card at a better interest rate. Getting the loan you need for personal expenses is possible even if you have bad credit loans. Here are some … Continue reading...
So you've decided to put your home on the market. Congratulations! Hopefully, you've brought a rockin' REALTOR® on board to help you list your spot, and together you've done your due diligence on what to ask for. As you start checking things off your to-do list, it's also important to pay mind of what not to do. Below are a handful of things to get you started. Don't … Continue reading...
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced on December 21, 2017, the release of its 2018 Scorecard, which outlines the conservatorship priorities for the GSEs. The FHFA announced Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are expected to maintain, in a safe manner, credit availability and foreclosure prevention activities for new and refinance mortgages in order to foster liquid, … Continue reading...
10 Little Fixes to Sell a Home Faster The devil is really in the details when buyers look at a home. Lots of everyday wear and tear that you don’t even notice can ding your home in the eyes of potential buyers. Here’s my list of ten simple improvements you can do to help your home sell faster: 1.Spruce up your baseboards: Pets, kids, and stumbling husbands in the dark can … Continue reading...
How to Become a Morning Person When you are your business, being a morning person gives you a big advantage in life. Mornings are super productive times for me, but you don’t have to be in real estate to reap the benefits. Mornings also set the tone for the day. You feel great knowing you’ve paid yourself first... there’s no procrastination guilt. If you’ve ever … Continue reading...
Tricks to Showing Your O'fallon Home Here are a few tips for showing your home:When you have your home on the market, it needs to be ready to show at all times. Now of course you won't have someone showing up at 7:00 a.m. or 10:00 p.m., but during reasonable hours, your home could be shown multiple times through the day and evening. Having your agent put a lock box outside … Continue reading...
