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
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
Some homes are less likely to sell than others, and often it’s because of simple issues that can be fixed relatively easy. Find out what Read more
Dear Olivia,
I often see various titles after people’s names in the real estate industry, like broker, real estate agent, and Realtor. What do these titles mean?
Thanks!
Curious About Real Estate
Though people outside the real estate industry might look at the various titles we carry as being interchangeable, there are important differences between them.
Your favorite ceiling fan, the rose bush by the front door, your kids’ basketball hoop – all of these are surprising things you cannot take Read more
How to price my home is a common question sellers as themselves. It’s an important question to ask, too, as getting it wrong could reduce Read more
If you’ve been on the fence about listing your home for sale, you might want to take action soon. That’s because 2019 is shaping up to be a great year to sell your home.
Though deciding to sell your home is a big step and requires that you weigh your options, spending too much time waffling back and forth could mean that you miss a prime time to get the most value for your property.
That being the case, consider the following as top reasons to list your home sooner rather than later.Read more
At Wind River Realty, we’re committed to staying on the cutting-edge of real estate marketing.
In the past, that meant developing a strong presence on the internet and social media sites as those venues were developing years ago.
We then forayed into YouTube, where we create narrated video tours and drone tours of select homes to give buyers a more complete understanding of the properties in which they are interested.
This year, we’ve expanded our marketing technology further with a new way to market homes for sale – using Amazon Echos. More specifically, we utilize the Alexa virtual assistant to act as a “tour guide” in select homes.Read more
Dear Olivia,
I always hear that kitchens and baths sell homes. Does that mean I should invest in updating those spaces before I put my house on the market?
Sincerely,
Eager to Sell
Yes, you’re right – kitchens and baths often sell homes.
But that doesn’t mean that you need to spend tens of thousands of dollars gutting those spaces and starting from scratch.Read more
Dear Olivia,
I read recently that staging a home can help get it sold faster. I have no idea where to begin with staging though. How do I stage my home? Help!
Sincerely,
Wanting to Sell
You’re right – home staging can help you sell your home faster, which is why I recommend that all my clients spend some time preparing their homes for market before we list the home.
When you watch real estate shows on TV, you often see Realtors asking their clients to spend thousands and thousands of dollars on home staging. But that isn’t necessary to have a positive impact on how potential buyers perceive your home.Read more