In this column we’ll talk about a few new year’s resolutions for first-time homebuyers that will help you get the ball rolling towards home ownership.Read more
Ask O: Should I Even Try to Sell My Home During the Pandemic?
Is now a good time to sell your home? The pandemic has people understandably worried, but the market conditions might actually make this the best Read more
Ask O: What Should I Do to Market Prep My Home?
With these quick and easy tips, you’ll learn what you need to do to market prep your home before putting it on the market.
Ask O: My House is on the Market. What Should I Do During the Pandemic?
If your home is for sale during the coronavirus pandemic, the first thing you should do is not panic. The second thing you should do Read more
Ask O: What Should I Do to Sell My Home in 2020?
Dear Olivia,
I want 2020 to be the year I sell my home. What should I do to make that dream a reality?
Sincerely,
Ready to Own
Ask O: My Home is Going on the Market. Should I Decorate for the Holidays?
Dear Olivia,
We’ve decided to sell our home, and it will be going on the market soon. With the holidays coming up, we’re wondering, should we decorate or leave the house as-is? Will decorations turn off buyers?
Sincerely,
Happy Holidays
What are Home Sale Contingencies?
There are many different types of contingencies in real estate transactions, but one of the most common types is a home sale contingency.
As the name implies, a home sale contingency stipulates that a buyer’s current home must sell in order for the transaction to buy a new home to move forward.
These contingencies include dates by which the buyer’s current home must sell. If the home is sold by that date, the contract on the new home can go ahead. If, however, the buyer’s current home does not sell, the transaction is nullified.
Ask O: What are Some Home Selling Mistakes I Should Avoid?
Dear Olivia,
I’m ready to sell my first home and move on to something larger to accommodate my growing family. Having never sold a home before, I’m just wondering, what are some home selling mistakes I should avoid doing as a seller?
Thanks!
READY TO SELLRead more
What are Closing Costs for Sellers?
Though every real estate transaction has closing costs, if you haven’t bought or sold a home, you might be unfamiliar with them.
Closing costs for sellers are more numerous, though, and represent a larger amount of money than what a buyer must pay in closing costs.
Let’s take a look at what closing costs are and what they entail for sellers.Read more
Ask O: Do I Even Need a Realtor in 2019?
Dear Olivia,
I’m getting ready to sell my home, and a good friend of mine is insistent that I don’t need a Realtor to do so. She argues that the money I’ll save not having to pay a Realtor will be worth it, but I’m not so sure. Help!
Sincerely,
Confused About RealtorsRead more