It’s February, almost time for Valentine’s Day; a day of LOVE. I mention this because most people don’t like to talk about death and estate planning but most people do enjoy talking about their loved ones. It’s not a fun topic but it is inevitable for all of us. The very best gift you can […]
Real Estate
How Much Rent can I get for My House?
It tends to happen more often when the market shifts away from sellers. The multiple offer market has vanished and the days on market are starting to add up. Sellers start to panic when their house has been for sale for two months and they start thinking they will just rent their house to cover […]
Winter Maintenance
Owning a home isn’t for everyone. If you do not have the time or funds for routine maintenance then living in a condo or renting may be better for you. Winter weather can be hard on a house. It’s very important to take precautions for freezing temperatures. Servicing the furnace annually each Fall is a […]
Covid19 Market Conditions
Although you might expect the real estate market to slow down during a crisis such as a pandemic, there are no signs of any slowing. Interest rates are at an all-time low. Affordable Housing is nearly extinct. And, there are fewer listings on the market while there are plenty of buyers searching to make a […]
Sales Team
We have a lot of activity happening in our Sales Department! Realtor Kaili Frye became a new mom and Realtor Lindsey Martin joined our team last month. Kaili is a 3rd Generation Real Estate Broker and Lindsey has a Marketing Degree. And, both are busy working the market to help their clients. Are you looking […]
Office Closed – But Business Open!
Although our office building remains closed to the Public, our business is open and working remotely. Like others, we are facing these new challenges and learning as we go. We are doing what we can to help clients and customers keep the market in process while we implement new procedures and take all precautions to […]
Real Estate Sales with COVID-19
Just like many of you, we are muddling through the daily changes and interrupted life due to the coronavirus. We are doing our best to market listings and restricting showings to those who are serious buyers showing no symptoms of illness. For Buyers in need of a home, this is a time that only serious […]
Ten Tips on Preparing a House to Sell
First and most important tip…. PREP. Properly preparing a house to put on the market can mean a full-price offer or a quick sale. Many times, when sellers to get a quick offer, they think they priced the house too low. But, most times, quick offers mean the house was prepared for good presentation and […]
Why Agents May Not Answer Your Questions
We recently had a prospect who got furious with us because we wouldn’t answer all of his questions. He threatened to leave bad reviews on the internet and went on to call us names, and even went as far as contacting the property owner to report us. Unfortunately, this young prospect was completely in the wrong […]
Holidays – Good or Bad Time to Sell?
Many sellers pull their homes off the market if not sold by December. That isn’t always the best decision. And, here’s why…. There is generally less inventory in December, January & February. That means for any buyer who is house-hunting during this time frame has less to choose from and if it is necessary for […]