There are over two million real estate agents in this country. That’s a lot to choose from. Even local markets have an abundance of agents (Cypress/Houston area has over 50,000 agents). How to find a real estate agent in Cypress – the right agent for you, that is – probably seems like a daunting task. But … Continued
You’ve probably heard it many times before, but it’s still just as true as it’s ever been: spring is the best time to try to sell a house. There are the obvious reasons, of course. Winter’s inclement weather is gone, the sun is out, and people are more inclined to be out house hunting. There … Continued
The summer is a prime selling season for homes in most markets. People are looking to make a change while children are out on summer break. If you are selling your home, don’t rely on the hot market periods to put your house in the forefront of all homes on the market. Here are some … Continued
Buyers have different needs and desires when buying a home. Watch any real estate show on television and it is easy to see that what buyers are willing to concede on varies widely. Because you can’t read the minds of the perfect buyer, making a home widely appealing helps attract the right buyers. Here are … Continued
We’ve talked before about the importance of staging your home for a quick sale at the price you want. According to the National Association of Realtors, 77% of agents say that home staging allows buyers to visualize a home as their own. There is, however, a fairly new aspect to staging that we haven’t touched on before … Continued
No longer can you just throw your house up on the market and hope for the best. That used to work, but not so much anymore. Now the watchword is “fixing to sell,” which means that you’ll likely have to perform certain repairs and updates to meet buyers’ expectations. And this applies especially during spring when inventory … Continued
When you’re considering selling your property, a logical first step is to figure out what it’s worth. Now, this doesn’t mean the price you want (although that can be an important consideration). Rather, what it means is the fair market value – what other comparable properties in the immediate area have sold for in the … Continued
Getting multiple offers on your home is a good position to be in. It suggests the market favors sellers and your home has attractive qualities to different types of buyers. But is the offer for the most money the best offer? Not always. Here are some suggestions on how to decide which offer to accept … Continued