How to Maximize Your Sale Price as a First-Time Home Seller Selling your first home can feel overwhelming. You are not just listing a property, you are managing a transaction with financial, legal, and emotional stakes. If you want to…
Should You Work From Home During Showings? Here’s My Advice as a Real Estate Professional In today’s world, many homeowners work remotely, and with homes selling in a matter of days in competitive markets, sellers often ask: Can I stay…
Selling a home is one of the most important financial decisions many people will ever make. It is not just a transaction. It is a business move that involves hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. That is why…
I recently read a post where the situation that caught my attention. The writer of the post was buying a nicely renovated home. During the inspection, the septic system was found to have a major issue. The inspector could not…
A blog reader recently wrote in with a story that left me shaking my head. They asked, “Is it normal for buyers to stop by your house repeatedly before closing? Even without notice?” Here is what happened. After accepting an…
This week, I received a message from a reader who is preparing to sell their home asking a question that comes up often: Do open houses actually help sell a home, or are they mostly just for curious neighbors and…
Last week, I shared a story about Prasad and Sara, a wonderful couple who reached out for advice after their home had been sitting on the market for several weeks without an offer. They were frustrated, confused, and beginning to…
What is a 1031 Exchange and How Does It Work? If you have ever considered selling an investment property and buying another one, you may have heard the term “1031 exchange.” A 1031 exchange is one of the most powerful…
Every so often I hear from homeowners who are trying to understand why their property is not selling. They listed it with high hopes, watched the first few days of showings roll in, and then… nothing. The excitement fades, the…
When it comes time to sell your home, staging plays a big role in how quickly it sells and how much it sells for. But let’s clear up a common misconception. Staging is not about removing everything and bringing in…
