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
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
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
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
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
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
Before you put a contractor to work, be sure you're working toward the right goal. You dream about a marble bathroom, and maybe an in-ground swimming pool, but will you ever see a profit? An outdoor kitchen would be nice, and what about slate roofing shingles? Those are
A few improvements help your agent help you. You can make your house really sparkle for sale without a major investment in upgrades. You don't need a line of credit or a no-limit credit card, and you don't need a contractor or interior designer. All that
Do you know how your house stacks up to others in the area? There's a lot of homework that goes into selling a house. While you can decide to sell and then put a sign in the yard, you're much better off examining comparable properties to