When you’re selling your home, you might only be thinking about the money you’re going to make. There can be costs, however. By being strategic from the start, there are ways to reduce costs when selling a home, including these following tips. 1. Hire a Qualified Realtor Yes, some people think that if you don’t…
When you decide to buy or sell a home, you might discover that everyone thinks they are a real estate expert when it comes to determining whether it’s a buyer’s market or a seller’s market. Your coworker may warn you that it’s a seller’s market while your mom cautions against the buyer’s market. Stuck in…
One of the top questions that people ask when they decide to list a property is, “how long does it take to sell a house?” Sellers want to know how long they will have to wait to unload a property and when they should consider listing their home. There are a lot of moving factors…
If you inherited a house from a loved one, it can initially feel like a very generous gift. However, if you’re inheriting a house, it likely means it’s an emotional time and you’ve lost someone you love. It can also be challenging to know what the best financial decisions are. There are both legal and…
As investors and homeowners grapple with concerns over the value of their investments, many are asking the question; “How will Coronavirus (covid-19) impact the value of my home or investment properties?”. While it’s still early EffectiveAgents does have some insight on how Coronavirus might impact the US real estate market. The Impact Of Coronavirus on…
If you are looking for a long-term investment that can provide passive income, then you may want to think about buying your first rental property. When managed well, a rental property can house tenants for several years with minimal turnover. Keeping the house in good working order and staying proactive about maintenance can prevent major…
When you plan to sell your home, you may be thinking only about the profit you’ll make and perhaps what you’re going to spend on your next home. There’s something else to think about as well, though. The fees. When you sell a house, you have to pay different fees, and in some cases, they…
The first part of selling your home is to conduct a real estate market analysis. If you are considering selling your home, you may have an idea for what you want to list it for. Most homeowners expect people to pay top-dollar for their house, or at least more than they paid for it. But,…
When it comes to tax-saving tips for selling a house, there is a lot to know. Whether you’re selling your house because you want to up- or downsize, or you’re moving to a different part of the country, the last thing you likely want is to be stuck with a big tax bill. In general,…
Real estate negotiation is tough. Sellers want to get the most for their home based on its perceived value, and buyers want to negotiate down to get a good price. It can lead to a tough battle for the best deal. Negotiation doesn’t come easy for most people, and it requires practice, which is why…