Are These Crazy Buyers Getting Out of Hand?
What to Do When a Buyer Tries to Nickel and Dime You Recently, someone reached out to me with a scenario that I think a lot of sellers might find themselves in today. They had accepted an offer on their…
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From Lived-In to Ready To Sell in One Short Visit
How I Helped Friends Prep Their Home for Market: A Real Pre-Listing Walkthrough Recently, a friend of a friend reached out to me knowing I was visiting Seattle. They were in the early stages of getting their home ready to…
Why Good Homes Are Sitting On The Market
There is Nothing Wrong With That House Over the past few weeks, I have received a growing number of emails from homebuyers who are sending me listings and asking the same question: what is wrong with this house? They are…
Renting Your Home May Cost More Than You Think
Should You Rent It Out Instead of Selling? I get questions like this often. A homeowner lists their house, the days stack up, and the showings slow down. That moment of panic sets in, and the next question I am…
Think Twice Before Using AI To Write Your Offer
The Hidden Risks of Using AI to Draft Real Estate Contracts One of my readers recently emailed me a sales contract they generated using AI (artificial intelligence). The contract was meant to outline the terms for buying a home from…
Why Mixing Friends and Real Estate Rarely Ends Well
When Loyalty and Real Estate Collide A Reddit post recently captured the emotional tug-of-war many buyers face. The poster was working with an experienced real estate agent they were connected to through a friend. That friend has now become a…
Stop! Your Condo Might Be Priced Just Right
The Real Reason Your Condo Might Be Sitting on the Market A recent message came in from someone selling their condo in a highly sought-after neighborhood near Columbus. The home is a spacious two-bedroom with updated appliances, a new roof,…
Market Update: Is It Safe to Buy Now?
Cautious Optimism in the Market In recent weeks, the housing market has seen a modest uptick in home sales. While this increase is welcome news for sellers, the pace of growth continues to be limited by buyer hesitation. Much of…
How to Spot a Weak Listing Agent
Selling Your Home? Talk to More Than One Agent Selling your home is one of the most important financial decisions you will ever make. And the person you hire to help you do that should not be selected by default.…
The One Clause Could Sink Your Sale
Contingent on the Sale of Another Home? Proceed with Caution A reader recently asked me about making or accepting an offer that is contingent upon the buyer selling their current home. This is a situation surfaced one to two times…
