Renting can be frustrating for folks who love to decorate. You might want nothing more than to add a coat of brilliantly-colored paint or hang that gorgeous oil painting that you love so much, but the thought of losing your security deposit also makes your wallet scream.
Read MoreTips for Selling Your Home in a Seller’s Market
You’ve now found the perfect real estate agent and navigated how to stay safe when selling your home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, it’s time to list your home, and you’re in luck — the housing market is currently experiencing a seller’s market. This means you’ll hopefully realize a large profit after your sale, even after paying all the costs associated with selling your home.
Read MoreTips for Choosing the Best Offer on Your Home
You’ve already found the right real estate agent, learned how to safely sell your home during COVID-19, gotten your home ready for sale, and learned tips for selling your home in a seller’s market[1] . Now, it’s time to learn how to choose the best offer on your home.
In the current seller’s market, odds are, you’ll be faced with a bidding war. This is great news! It means you should have several offers on the table to choose from. You may be inclined to pick the buyer who offers the most money for your home, but the best offer isn’t always the highest bidder — it may be the one that best accommodates your situation.
Read MoreHow to Negotiate as a Seller Without Losing the Buyer
Phew! You’ve already found the right real estate agent, gotten your home ready for sale, learned how to safely sell your home during COVID-19, learned how to sell your home in a seller’s market, and learned how to choose the best offer on your home during a bidding war.
Now, it’s time to learn how to negotiate without losing a buyer. Even the best offer you receive can always be negotiated for better or more convenient terms.
Read MoreHome Shopping? Here’s How to Know if a House is Right for You
If you’ve ever shopped for a home, you know just how exciting…yet frightening, it can be. From hidden problems, to bad neighbors, the fear over picking the “right” home can seem overwhelming.
How do you know what is the best location? If you love two homes fairly equally, how do you decide on the one that’s right for you?
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