Cats, dogs and other furry friends are members of our families. But when it comes to selling your home, many potential homebuyers don’t want to meet these family members – and they certainly don’t want to smell them as they walk through the front door. If you’re in the process of getting your home ready to put on the market, you have a lot of work ahead of you. One of your primary goals is going to be to ensure that your house doesn’t smell like your pets. Fortunately, you can be proactive about this and lower your risk of turning off potential home buyers.
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Avoid Scaring Potential Home Buyers; How to Get Rid of Pet Odors
February 8, 20125 Ways to Deal with a Lowball Offer on Your Home
January 26, 2012When your house is for sale, almost nothing is more disheartening than when you get a lowball offer. It might take the wind out of your sails or it might simply leave you breathless. Before you let your anger get the best of you and decline the offer, consider some other ways to deal with it. You might just be able to turn a lowball offer into a sale.
Buyer Beware: Home Staging May Be Hiding Big Problems
October 21, 2011Selling a home these days is no easy business. Many sellers are learning home staging techniques or enlisting the help of professionals to position their homes in the best light. As a home seller, staging can be a very smart investment, often rewarding you in a faster sale or even a higher selling price.
As a home buyer, however, beware of falling prey to “model home syndrome,” which may distract you from the truly important characteristics – or warning signs – of a home. We explain.
Your House Is Your Home, Your Castle and Your Refuge
May 10, 2011Your home may be your castle, but when it comes time to sell it, you have to learn to emotionally detach yourself from it. Otherwise, you may be stuck wondering why potential buyers are walking away and deals are falling apart. Certified Financial Planner, Rick Kahler, explains how to detach yourself emotionally and make the sale happen.
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home?
April 26, 2011Since the housing bubble burst more than two years ago, families all across America have been holding onto to their houses. Many who considered selling decided to wait, which is good because many who considered buying decided to wait, too. But there are some indications the real estate market is beginning to recover. Depending on where you live, now may be a good time to think about buying (or selling) a home.
Short Sales Always a Bargain?
December 8, 2010Short sales differ from most home purchases in almost every way. At every step, from shopping to negotiating to mortgage financing, short sale properties are just harder to deal with. Here’s what you need to know.
7 Worst Home Improvements to Make
May 26, 2010Many homeowners purchase a house with renovations in mind. You may need to put some work into your house before it lives up to its full potential. Before you start knocking down walls, make sure you are aware of the renovation’s return on investment. Here are seven renovations that may not pay you back when it’s time to sell.
Top 10 Tips for Buying and Selling Your Home
May 6, 2010Buying or selling a home is a big decision. Before putting your home up for sale or starting your search for a new home, there is some basic information to keep in mind. Here are our top 10 tips for buying and selling your home.
10 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund to Improve Your Home
April 12, 2010Home improvement doesn’t have to be expensive. If you received a tax refund this year, one great way to spend that cash is to do simple home repairs. A small investment in your home can have a big impact on your home’s perceived value when it comes time to sell – and until then, can make your home more pleasant and livable for you and your family.
The Best Way to Reach the Right Audience When Selling Your Home
March 15, 2010By: Richard Pridemore The Internet has truly changed the way we sell our homes. Consider this: In the old days, buyers had to rely on a lawn sign to know when a house was up for sale. They would typically drive around neighborhoods looking for attractive houses. When they found one, they would call the [...]
Ways to Improve Your Home Selling Potential on the Cheap
February 12, 2010By: Doug Gartley When selling your home there are several things you can do to increase its value and also ensure the selling process goes as smoothly as possible. These things should be done before putting the home on the market because you only get one chance to make that oh-so-important first impression. Studies have [...]
