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For Sellers, Agent Value, Selling Tips Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market. But what does that really mean – and is it worth the effort? The short answer is “yes,” especially right now. With more houses...

For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling Tips Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House? Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house. That’s based on a report from Realtor.com. But now that it’s passed, you may be wondering if you missed your moment. Here’s the good news – you...

For Sellers, Senior Market, Agent Value, Downsize, Selling Tips Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up: “Could I stay here long-term… or would it make more sense to move?” It’s not always urgent. It often shows up...

Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved. Because here’s what not enough people know.If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – you don’t want to wait until later on in the process to tackle this step.No matter what you’ve heard, pre-approval isn’t about commitment. It’s...

While the Spring season consistently offers up some of the best conditions for home sellers, Realtor.com says there’s one window where the stars really seem to align year after year. And it’s coming up fast.Based on their analysis of historical trends, the ideal week to put your house on the market this year is: April 12–18.And here’s why this window stands out as being particularly...

That kitchen you’ve been mentally redesigning...The bathroom that really needs a refresh...Or the outdoor space you keep saying you’ll get to someday...What if you already have what you need to finally make it happen? Because a growing number of homeowners are realizing just that.Homeowners are expected to spend over $522 billion on home improvements by the end of 2026 – and they’re not draining...

Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without any bites, you’re not the only one. But it's also not the end of the road. Homes are selling every day, so you can turn this around. You just need to take another look at your approach.If you’re feeling this pain, know this: an online search...

Let’s be clear: selling your house is absolutely possible right now. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 11k homes sell every day in this country.And the sellers who are making their moves happen all have one thing in common: they’ve adjusted their strategy to match today’s market. They’re realizing inventory has grown. Homebuyers are more selective. And buyer...

There’s one decision you're going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly, or it sits. Whether buyers make an offer, or scroll past it. Whether you walk away with the maximum return, or you end up cutting the price later.And that’s your asking price.The #1 Mistake Sellers Make Today: Trusting the Wrong NumberIf you’re thinking of moving and trying to figure out...

You may have heard homeowners today have a lot of equity built up. But what does that really mean? Let’s break it down.Because your equity isn’t just a number, it’s a powerful asset that can help you take your next big step in life.How Much Equity Does the Typical Homeowner Have?Here’s how it works. As you pay down your loan and home prices rise through the years, the share of your home that you...