Some home buyers consider purchasing a home that is less expensive but farther away from work. In particular, people who work in an urban area sometimes consider living outside the city, where housing costs a little less. Is that a good option? It depends, to some extent, on the cost of commuting. People often underestimate […]
Reasons to Consider Making a Move
Be a Savvy Home Viewer
The last thing you want to experience after purchasing a home is “buyer’s regret”. That’s the sinking feeling you get when you realize, days or weeks later, that you may have made the wrong decision. That’s why it’s important to become a savvy home viewer. When you visit a property for sale, you need to […]
What’s Great About Your Neighborhood?
When potential buyers view your home, they are just as interested in the surrounding area as they are in the property itself. So, before listing your home on the market, it makes sense to think about your neighborhood and its key characteristics. Here’s a good way to do that: Imagine a relative from out-of-town coming […]
The Problem With “Stuff”
What’s Memorable About Your Home?
Chances are, there is a characteristic of your property that everyone remembers, appreciates, and maybe even envies. It could be a spacious kitchen with an island and upgraded appliances… or a stunning backyard with a wrap-around deck and beautiful landscaping… or rustic hardwood floors that contrast with elegant, high-end ceramics. Whatever it is about your […]
Understanding How Homes Are Priced
Whether you plan on putting your home on the market someday soon, or you’re just interested in how much your property is worth from an investment perspective, it makes sense to know how homes are priced. When a home goes on the market, there is an overwhelmingly high probability that it will sell for somewhere […]
Imagine The Home In Five Years
When you view properties listed on the market, you will see them as they look today. Yet, once you purchase a new home, you’ll likely plan on living there for years to come. Since homes and neighborhoods change over time, it’s a good idea to imagine what the property and the surrounding area will be […]
Viewing Your Home From A Buyer’s Perspective
There is an old adage in marketing and sales: Before trying to sell something, you need to put yourself in the buyer’s shoes. When it’s time to sell your home, you’ll need to do the same thing. Imagine that you’re the potential buyer and then view your property from that perspective. Start with what a […]
Buyers Will Love Your Storage Areas If…
A potential buyer comes to view your home. She explores each room with interest. Then she opens the closet door in the master bedroom. Will she be impressed with the space and imagine her clothes adorning the racks and shelves? That likely depends on how you use and manage that storage space. Of course, her […]