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What Is a Listing Agent & What Do They Do?

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When you are selling your home, you might want to hire a listing agent. A listing agent is a real estate agent who helps homeowners sell their home. A listing agent has many duties and responsibilities, but the most important is listing the home! A listing agent will place your home on the multiple listing service (MLS) and help to negotiate the best price and terms possible for you. How to choose a listing agent Choosing a listing agent is similar to an interview process. You want to be sure you are choosing the right person for you, someone who you are... read more →

The Final Walkthrough Before Closing on a Home

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Preparing for a Walkthrough Before closing on a property, you need to do a final walkthrough. As a buyer, here's some info to help you with the final walkthrough. Don’t do a final walkthrough on the day of your closing. A walkthrough can uncover repairs that should be made before closing. If you do the walkthrough on the same day as the closing, you might not have enough time to get the problems fixed. Many people have two walkthroughs, one to identify problems if any, and another to ensure those issues have been addressed. It is possible to push back... read more →

Moving with Pets: Things to Consider

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Moving with Pets: Things to Consider When you move, your furry friends come with you. You should always keep your pets in mind when choosing a place to live. For those of you who have cats, make sure that your new space has plenty of room to build vertically, so your cat can have space to climb. Dogs' needs are slightly different than the needs of cats, and are more on a case by case basis. Older dogs may need a house without many steps, while younger dogs and puppies may need a house with a large backyard to run around... read more →

Pre-Listing Inspection

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What is a pre-listing inspection? A pre-listing inspection is an inspection that the seller can pay for before putting their home on the market. If a seller chooses to do a pre-listing inspection, they can understand any issues a buyer might find in a home and reduce the likelihood a deal will fall through. What are the benefits of a pre-listing inspection? It allows the seller to make repairs before listing the home. A pre-listing inspection allows the seller to be aware of all the issues that are present in the home. The seller can then make the repairs to... read more →

Home Inspection Checklist

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Home Inspection Checklist Structure Inspecting the structure of the home includes looking over the floors, walls, roof framing, and ceiling of the home. From this, you’ll be able to know the foundation type, the materials used for framing, and the important sub-components of the home. Insulation and Ventilation The insulation and ventilation inspection covers the home’s attic, floors, lines, crawlspace, and ductwork. During this piece of the home inspection, the air and vapor barriers are also checked. Exterior The inspection of the home's exterior spans the doors, siding, trim, flashing, and if present, decks, porches, balconies, and steps. The home inspector... read more →

Housing After Retirement: What’s the Plan?

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Planning for Housing After Retirement When you are ready to take the step into retirement, that are many things that are important to consider. One of these things may be real estate. Here are some things that you may want to take into consideration if/when you are in this situation. 1. Is it in the right area? You will no longer need to be concerned with whether or not your home is in a good school area so you may want to pay attention to other features that may be more important to you. You might want to stay in your... read more →

Tips for Choosing a New Neighborhood

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Considering moving to a new neighborhood? Here's a few things to consider. What type of home do you want? Are you interested in a single family home? An apartment? Maybe a townhouse? Knowing what type of home you want can help you immensely in your search for a new neighborhood. Check out our article that discusses the different styles of homes. Do you want to be in a historic neighborhood or a new development? Historic neighborhoods are beautiful and full of character but come with some drawbacks. Historic neighborhoods require a lot of repair work and are governed by community associations... read more →

Home Staging: Tips for Staging a Home for Sale

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What is home staging? Home staging is the act of preparing a private residence for the real estate market. If you want to sell your home, and sell it fast, staging is what you need to do. Here are some tips and tricks for you. Bathrooms Get Rid of Grimy Bathroom Walls Grimy bathroom walls aren't just not pretty to look at, but they can end up being a major red-flag for a buyer. But don’t fret: there’s an easy way to get rid of surface mold. In a spray bottle, mix together one part bleach and one part water. Spray... read more →

How to Prepare for a Home Inspection

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So, you’re getting ready to sell. An important next step is getting your home inspected. Here are some steps to get your home and yourself ready for a home inspection. How to Prepare for a Home Inspection: Clean your house Clean homes say that you care and that you take care of your home. Remember, good first impressions are always a good thing, and that is especially true for a home inspection. Additionally, cleaning your home makes it easier for the inspection to get done. Make sure to remove anything that’s blocking access to your furnace, air conditioning, and water... read more →

7 Ways to Tell You’ve Outgrown Your Home

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There comes a time in most people’s lives where they look around at the home they once thought was perfect for them and decide that they have outgrown it. Signs that you might have outgrown your home: Clutter Do you look around your home and see clutter built up everywhere? That might be a sign that it’s time for a move! The longer you stay in a home, the more items you accumulate. If the clutter is spilling over into your hallways, onto your countertops, or if your closets are packed full, it might be a sign to start looking... read more →
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