Virtual Staging Staging and selling houses in 2020 involves more technology than ever before. For example, some realtors use virtual staging to showcase what a vacant property might look like with furniture. Agents like this option because more than 90% of people use the internet to view properties. Also, virtual staging is less expensive. The [...]
You might not be aware of the many different home loan programs there are to help buyers purchase a home. Most people just go to their local bank and start the application process. However, there are other programs that may be of interest to you. As a Wisconsin-licensed realtor with eXp Realty LLC, I [...]
An iBuyer is a real estate investor or group who purchases your home for cash using automated valuation models. Different iBuyers use different formulas and criteria to determine the offer they will make on your home if it meets their buying criteria. These calculations take into consideration aspects of the house such as the [...]
From: https://www.inman.com/2019/12/10/5-myths-your-sellers-probably-believe/ Pricing your home to sell is a process. No two homes are exactly alike. The agent looks at similar houses in your area and can do a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) from two different sources such as their Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and Realtors Property Resource (RPR). However, until the agent goes [...]
I went on a consultation for a single person who needs to sell her home due to unforeseen medical issues. Through no fault of her own, she was diagnosed with a debilitating disease that she is unlikely to recover from as there is no cure. Due to this genetic disease, her whole life has [...]
Home stagers know how to place furniture that addresses the focal point of the room. However, when the focal point is the view outside, the interior focal point becomes secondary. You need to address both. A lot of time, the curb appeal is lacking with a lake or river house. Notice no windows on [...]
The Executor A person's relative passed away and she was designated the executor of the estate. What does that mean? An executor distributes the deceased person's property and arranges for payment of estate debts and expenses. Specific duties include: choosing the type of probate, filing the will for probate, setting up an account for [...]
The question comes up every time a homeowner wishes to sell their house. What should I do to get my house ready to sell? There are very few times a homeowner should sell their house in "as is" condition. You will leave significant money on the table. However, sometimes it is very necessary to [...]
Taken From: "5 Immutable Laws of Real Estate," by Jay Thompson (Inman 2/13/19) There are various truths among society, e.g., Murphy's Law, Newton's Laws of Motion, Law of Supply and Demand. There are also some tenets real estate agents are especially keen to. First law of real estate: It doesn’t matter what the neighbors’ [...]
A condo I listed has a very friendly young dog. However, not all people like dogs, or other pets, for that matter. What can you do to make your home selling experience better for you and for the potential buyer? Get your pet groomed. If your pet has hair, a professional groomer can remove [...]
