If you’ve worked with a Realtor before, you’ve likely heard the term “MLS” thrown around from time to time.
And while those of us in the industry are intimately familiar with the MLS – Multiple Listing Service – members of the public might not be very familiar with what it is.
This week, Suzie, Katie, and I sat down to discuss the secrets of the MLS and the benefits it offers buyers and sellers, as well as how Realtors use it to serve their clients better.Read more
Last week, Brooke and I discussed a situation in which the buyers of a property had an inspection done on the property’s septic system, which found that it needed to be replaced.
Fortunately, those buyers didn’t have to foot the bill for the costly repair, but other buyers haven’t been so lucky because they’ve made a crucial error – skipping the inspection process.Read more
The great thing about having a Realtor represent you when you buy a home is that we’re here to work on behalf of your best interests.
That doesn’t just apply to negotiating with the seller’s agent, arranging inspections, and keeping track of all the paperwork that’s involved in buying a home, either. Instead, we’re here to answer your questions and help you become a more informed homebuyer!
That being the case, here are a few questions you should ask your Realtor when buying a home.
In our neck of the woods, septic systems are extremely common. And while septic systems are a reliable and safe means of disposing of waste, they aren’t infallible and they don’t last forever.
That’s just part of the reason why getting a septic system inspection before you buy a rural property is an absolute must!
As you can see in the video below, having a septic system replaced is a big, fat, messy undertaking.Read more
Even though I’ve lived in the country most of my life, I’ve been fortunate that I’ve never encountered a bat in my house.
I realize that bats are helpful – they eat mosquitos, among other things – but if you’re like me, you just can’t get past how super creepy they look!
I usually hear a bat story or two from friends or clients each year, but this year I’ve heard WAY more stories about people seeing bats, finding dead bats in their yards, and worse – finding live bats flapping around inside their homes.
There are plenty of myths floating around about real estate. And while some of them are “little” myths that are simply misconstruing the basic facts, other real estate myths are completely and totally wrong.
This week, Olivia and I tackle three (and a half) common real estate myths that we feel cause buyers the most angst. From not wanting to pay a real estate agent to the prospect of being stuck with an agent that you don’t like to not being able to buy a For Sale By Owner home with a Realtor, we give you the whole truth on each of these myths in the video below.Read more
There’s a common misconception that buyers have to have 20 percent down to buy a home. And while putting that amount of money down is a great idea, not all of us have that kind of money just lying around.
To assist buyers that need a smaller down payment, lenders offer tons of financing options that require very little money down. These loan programs are the subject of this week’s Getting Real with Real Estate with Olivia and Katie, which you can watch below.
One thing we tell our sellers is to get their home ready for market by sprucing things up a bit. After all, some new flooring here and some new paint there can make a world of difference.
However, painting a wall is one thing; tearing down a wall to create an open floor plan is another thing entirely.
So, while it’s important to put your home’s best foot forward, it’s also important to know the limitations of your DIY skills.
That being the case, here’s a list of what not to do when selling your home.Read more
Don’t start the process of buying a home without doing some research first. Here’s a few tips to help you make the most of the Read more
Now that summer is here, it’s important to take a little bit of time to give your property a curb appeal boost.
And the great news is that you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars or take the entire weekend to give your home a much-needed facelift.
In fact, there’s plenty of things you can do that are free – or close to it – that will make people look twice at your home (in a good way!).Read more