The real estate market is about to spring into action as summer approaches. The spring and summer real estate markets are the busiest of the year. Therefore, you need to think about what you can do to make your home more attractive to potential buyers. Buyers also have to improve their marketability so they can get the house of their dreams when they decide to write an offer to purchase. You may have concerns or questions about real estate. I’m here to answer your real estate questions to prepare you for the upcoming busy season. Past topics have addressed improving curb appeal, what items to…

From my experience as a Realtor, the vast majority of home buyers who want to view a home haven’t gone through the mortgage pre-approval process.  It’s one of the first questions a Realtor asks a potential buyer and for good reason.   Many buyers have an idea as to what they can afford for a home.  Some pick a number out of the air while others check with an online source.  Sadly, most haven’t seen a local bank or mortgage broker. As Realtors, we shudder at the thought of showing an unqualified buyer a home. First and foremost, an unqualified buyer may not be able to afford the home or homes …

Preparing your home for listing in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) can seem like a daunting task. However, I’m here to help take some of the fear away from this liberating process.   First and foremost, a seller is looking to gain the highest possible price for their home.  It’s also fair to say that buyers are looking for the best house at the best price.   The seller must take a lot of things into consideration before listing their home in the MLS.  Letting the children finish off the school year, finding another house to live in after the sale, and getting a good price for your home are…

I’m often asked how the real estate market is doing? The many people who ask this question already have a sadness in their eyes anticipating the worst with my answer.  Yet my response is, “I sold the most homes ever in 2010,” and these same people are shocked and elated to hear my answer.   They tell me that they had no idea because the television and newspaper headlines say the opposite.  It’s frustrating to hear this common sentiment over and over again.  I find myself being forced to educate the public on our real estate market.   By the way, I’m not the only realtor who’s had their best …