Owning a home is much more than just a building or a house. A home means independence, growth, happy times, and a place to share with family and friends. Homeownership is a particular challenge for many, but many Americans believe there are many benefits to homeownership. A large share of buyers says the process is too challenging and only a […]
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Home Sales Inspections – What To Expect
Many communities have mandatory point-of-sale inspections. Check if your city requires. Almost ALL buyers make their offer contingent upon a home-Inspection. The Minnesota Department of Health strongly recommends that ALL homebuyers have an indoor radon tests performed prior to taking occupancy and recommends having the radon levels mitigated if elevated radon concentrations are found. Elevated radon concentrations can be reduced by a qualified, certified or licensed radon mitigator. MN.GOV/RADON NOTE: Even townhomes, without basements, […]
Pricing Strategy for Home Sales
If you’ve ever watched the show “The Price Is Right,” you know the only way to win the game is to be the one to correctly guess the price of the item up for bid without going over. Three price strategy Less is More: Price slightly below market value increases the visibility of your listing and drive more buyers your way. This means more […]
Debunking Common Selling Myths
But I need $xx or I cannot afford to sell. To be blunt, ‘need’ is not a factor to establish value. All we need is that one buyer who appreciates this home as much as we do. Most people’s home is special to them, so many people feel their house is worth more than their neighbors’. Who influences the buyer […]
Been There, Done That
I offer benefits unmatched by others: Personal Relationships. I work by referral only. Unlike most Realtors who spend most of their time seeking more and more customers, I use that time to be more attentive and considerate to your needs. Unique. We may not be a fit for each other. I don’t need to work with just anyone, I am selective and assess […]
The Changing Real Estate Business
The real estate industry has seen a major shift in the last couple of years; it can be Human vs machine … Amazon, iBuyer, Guaranteed Sale, Open Door, Opcity, Homestead Road, HomePartners, Redfin, Zillow, Hubuz, Make Me Move, Virtual Agent. These national technology-driven entries are now in real estate sales and competing against traditional real estate companies for your business. How will that affect you? […]