How to Sell Your Home Archive


Should I sell my home first or wait until I have bought another home?

Saturday, November 24th, 2007
This is a tough decision, but the answer will depend on your personal situation, as well as the condition of the local housing market. ...
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What else should I know?

Saturday, November 24th, 2007
Once your home is available to be shown strive to keep it in tip-top shape. This will require a lot of effort on your part, but you want buyers to feel welcomed and not turned off by unmade beds, cluttered floors, and grungy bathrooms. ...
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What should I do to prepare my home for sale?

Saturday, November 24th, 2007
Start by finding out its worth. Contact a real estate agent for a comparative market analysis, an informal estimate of value based on the recent selling price of similar neighborhood properties. Or get a certified appraiser to provide an appraisal. ...
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When is the best time to sell a home?

Saturday, November 24th, 2007
The best time to sell is when you are ready, or when you must. That is, when you have outgrown the space in your current home, or you prefer to trade down to something smaller. Perhaps your martial status has changed, which necessitates ...
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How does the seller determine what rate to provide?

Saturday, November 24th, 2007
The interest rate on a purchase money note is negotiable, as are the other terms in a seller-financed transaction. To get an idea about what to charge, sellers can check with a lender or mortgage broker to determine current rates on mortgage loans, including second mortgages. ...
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How do I respond to a low-ball offer?

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007
Let your agent know it is too low to warrant a counteroffer and that you are willing to negotiate but only once a more reasonable offer is made. Ask the agent if the buyer was shown comparable market values of similar homes that have recently sold in your area; and ...
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Are agents responsible for disclosing material facts?

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007
They can certainly be held accountable, particularly if they had prior knowledge of a material fact or should have known about it. ...
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Can the seller also include contingencies in a contract?

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007
Yes. For example, if you decide to sell your existing home first before buying another one, you can make the sale of your home contingent on finding a replacement home. Some sellers opt for this contingency to avoid a double move, such as moving to a hotel or rental until ...
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Do I have to consider contingencies made by the buyer?

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007
You can reject, accept, or counter any offer that is presented to you. Most offers include contingencies, which protect the buyer in case something goes wrong. ...
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Enhance Basement Areas for Holiday Gatherings

Friday, November 16th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Nov. 19, 2007-Often an overlooked area of the house, primarily used for storage, basements are gaining popularity for their many other practical uses. Expanding the living space into the basement can be much more economical than adding another room or floor onto an existing home. Refinishing a basement area ...
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