Watch this very informative video about Zillow!
There are dozens of Internet sites out there that reveal how much your home is worth. They are called “automated valuation model” (AVM) sites, which use statistical modeling techniques that calculate the property value by comparing it with similar-sized homes that have recently sold in your area. These tools crunch their data with publicly available numbers from several listing services and combine them with regional trends to set a sale price for your property.
Cool, right? Now, here is the question that every seller asks themselves: Do I still need a real estate agent to help me through this “assessment” process?
Well, there is a reason for the existence of a real estate agent; actually, there are several reasons why these professionals are so important in any real estate transaction. Let’s review the reasons…
When you receive an offer from a home buyer, chances are it will be less than you expected. The housing turmoil of the last eight years has taught buyers to go in low, except in the most heated markets.
It’s natural to get angry and indignant, but you won’t get a higher offer that way. You’ve got a fish on the hook, and jerking the rod won’t land it — you’ve got to reel it in. Like a good fisherman, you want to get the fish to the boat alive before you decide whether to throw it back.
Your front yard is the red carpet inviting buyers into the beauty that is your home. If it’s rugged, messy and unkempt, buyers will take one look and then keep on driving to the next property on their list. Don’t let that happen by making your front yard luscious and as amazing as the inside of your home.
What areas should you focus on in your front yard? Where do you start? To help you break down the revitalization of your front yard, here are the steps you should take…
When it comes to selling a home, a kitchen clean up pays. You don’t have to do an expensive remodel to make your kitchen appealing to buyers. If you’re starting with a good kitchen space, then making a few inexpensive modifications can help you get your home noticed and sell for more money.
If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you’ve undoubtedly seen headlines stating that real estate prices are on the rise. According toTrulia, most markets, housing has begun to bounce back and in a selected few metros, like Los Angeles,San Francisco, and New York City, the housing market isn’t just bouncing back – it’s booming! So, if you’ve been on the fence, waffling about whether or not to sell, consider these 5 things…
If you’re considering selling your home in 2014, now is the time to get ready. Not next month, not next week, not tomorrow. Right now.
Why? Because buyers are already on the hunt.
Savvy sellers try to time their listing just right by waiting until buyers are ready, willing, and able to pay a good price for the property. But there’s one factor that’s often overlooked: time of year. Boost your sale price with these five calendar considerations.
You’ve heard the old saying – “Location, location, location.”
The real truth is “Location, condition, and price.” And price trumps every other factor.
Location affects the value of a home, but it’s price that sells a home.
Oceanfront, mountainside, or penthouse, the most desirable location in the world won’t sell at the wrong price.
