Your buyers want the house, but it might be up to you to make it happen. The price is set, the house is listed, and you've got an interested buyer. But then the unimaginable happens: The appraisal comes in short of the asking price for the home. Is
When purchasing a home, there can be a lot of unseen faults and defects that decrease the value of the property, while damaging the structural integrity of the house. Many new homeowners may be unaware of these defects until after they have invested in the property. While the seller is
It's a complicated question with no single right answer. A mortgage typically lasts a long time, and a lot can change before it's paid in full. So chances are, sooner or later your home won't fit your lifestyle quite right anymore. That's
Who needs a man cave when you can have a she shed? You've heard about the man cave, but what about a she shed? The man cave is usually tucked away in a basement with leather club chairs, an oversized TV, great stereo system and a fridge for
A 'For Sale' sign can grow awfully dusty while waiting for potential buyers. Selling your home is an emotional experience. According to the 2014 National Association of Realtors (NAR) survey [http://www.realtor.org/sites/default/files/reports/2014/2014-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers-highlights.pdf] , most home owners have lived in their
Staging is an art, and it's not really about decorating. Decorating makes a home look beautiful. But staging is marketing. It's a selling tool designed to showcase your house in its very best and most versatile light so that more buyers will walk in and envision
Negotiation can be the difference between 'for sale' and 'sold.' Real estate negotiation doesn't have to be scary; it's part of selling a house. But because most people don't make their living buying and selling houses, the whole process from
It's difficult to get drive-by traffic in this neck of the woods. No comps? No neighboring properties at all? No problem! A least not with the right sales approach. Selling rural property isn't as straightforward as it might seem, but you can do a lot more
Kitchen renovations are expensive, so plan your upgrades carefully. Kitchen upgrades give homeowners one of the best returns on investment, but some ideas are better left on Pinterest. You want your house to look its best when you're ready to list it for sale. And sometimes that means