In the world of real estate, there are an estimated 2 million licensed agents ready and willing to help homeowners tackle the goal of purchasing a home. While most real estate professionals have certain licensing and education requirements to follow through on, some confusion exists when it comes to insurance and bonding. Both insurance and surety bonds in the real estate industry are important components meant to offer protection. But the parties involved, the requirements to have one or the other, and the cost for bonds and insurance differ greatly.
My clients will routinely ask this question: “When is the best time to sell a house?”
There is no “best” time. But if you follow these real estate best practices and take advantage of current, local data, you will improve your chances of getting a quick sale at top dollar. This expert advice is designed to help you assess your situation and make an educated decision based on both your financial data and your personal goals.
Investment in property is one of the safest but least liquid, investments you can make. Accordingly, it can also be one of the worst investments, if you go about it the wrong way. You’ve got to choose carefully—part of your home security will involve not just safety from threats like burglaries, but resistance against other market impacters like an economic implosion, or the housing bubble that collapsed in 2008. Consider this basic security checklist to get you off on the right foot.
Protecting your investment is important. Get started with this basic security checklist.(more…)
So you’ve shopped around for the perfect family home, and you just might have hit the jackpot! You could be looking to rent and this apartment seems perfect for your small, growing, or large family. Or, maybe you’re looking to buy a starter home and you’re hoping the one you’re looking at online could be it. How can you tell? What is the best way to find the ideal home?
If the New Year has made you look around your home and evaluate what needs to be done… you’re not alone. You want your space to be welcoming for you and your family (or even renters) to live in. Or, maybe you are getting ready for a sale. In this piece, we’re going to cover the most important landscaping trends to get you started. Ready? Let’s go!
While you shouldn’t forget your home’s yard, the decor inside will play a big part when selling a home. This is because the decor is something that people see visually even though they won’t get the furnishings upon sale. They do not want to spend time trying to figure out what they can do with the house compared with what you have done. You need to try and decorate the home in a way that house hunters will find it welcoming and not question it.
Did you know that the expansion of the renter population has outgrown that of homeowners in several big cities? However, although renting can be exciting for tenants, it could also leave them with issues if they don’t conduct a thorough walk-through before signing a new lease. Even worse, tenants may fall victim to a rental scam. If you’re interested in real estate rentals and would like a foolproof head start in finding online apartment listings, you definitely need to consider adding the following to your walk-through checklist.
Whether you’re keen to sell your own personal home soon or want to move an investment property in the New Year, it’s important to do everything you can to get your house looking its best. Of course, cleaning up and styling the inside of a property is always necessary. Don’t neglect the outside areas, either. After all, the first thing potential buyers see when they come to inspect your home is how it looks from the street. Read on for some ways you can improve the curb appeal of your home today.
Clearly, this home has amazing curb appeal.(more…)
Are you thinking about putting your home on the market? If so, and if this is the first time you’ve undergone the process, then there are a number of errors made by first time home sellers that we’d like to help you avoid.
The kitchen is the most important room in the home according to buyer surveys.(more…)
Quartz countertops have been around for decades. In the last few years, however, they’ve quickly been gaining popularity and are being used as an alternative to natural stones. Homeowners are choosing quartz for their countertops over other stones now more than ever. And it’s not hard to see why. Quartz is a man-made material and offers an array of benefits. So, what are these benefits? Why choose quartz countertops?
Ever wonder why you don’t see many roofers working in the dead of winter? The answer is simple. Replacing a roof in winter, when it’s cold and snowy outside is simply not ideal. Most professional roofers will agree that spring and summer are the best seasons for a full roof replacement. What should you do if you can’t wait that long?
It’s a fact. There’s such a thing as the “selling season” for real estate. In most markets, this is when the weather is warmer and the kids are finishing the school year. Here in Louisville, almost 31% of homes sold during the year are sold between June and August. But never fear! Winter is also a great time to sell. Here are the top tips for selling your home in the Winter.
The next time you’re looking through a catalog from J & L Pacific Lock & Key you might be wondering why there are so many different fancy-looking locks. It might help to know a little more about the different types of locks out there, and which ones are the safest types of locks for securing your home. This is particularly important for any door that leads outside.
For anyone who is serious about their backyard trees or just any tree that belongs to their property, tree removal aka pruning is a must. Unless you’re planning to recreate the Amazon rainforest on your property, you will require pruning at regular intervals. After all, most homeowners want a backyard space they can truly enjoy. Just jump into five secrets to proper pruning.
So, you are planning to replace your windows. Congratulations! Whether you are doing it to reduce energy costs or just to upgrade the style of your home, it’s a smart decision. If you have never replaced windows before, it’s important to know what to do before the process commences. That’s why we created this window replacement checklist.
Replacing your home’s windows is not only smart from a financial standpoint, they are also gorgeous.(more…)
