Maria Powell | 8 Tips For Selling a Unique Home

8 Tips For Selling a Unique Home

Published June 29, 2017

Selling a cookie-cutter house can be a challenge because you’ve got to go the extra mile to make it unique enough to stand out from the rest. But what about when your home is so unique and quirky that buyers find it downright strange?

What Are "Comparables" in Real Estate All About?

Published June 26, 2017

For sellers to come up with an accurate listing price and buyers to determine an appropriate offer price, “comparables” need to be a part of the real estate process. These “comps” are essential for determining a home’s market value, and without them, coming up with a listing or offer price would be like shooting in the dark.

What to Focus on When Remodeling Your Kitchen Before Selling

Published June 22, 2017

Fixing up your home is a great idea when you’ve decided to put your home on the market. However, you need to be careful with the types of projects you take on and what you decide to invest your time and money in. While some projects may bring in a high ROI, many others won’t let you recoup all that money spent.

Social Media Blunders Real Estate Agents Should Avoid

Published June 19, 2017

Social media has become a critical component to every real estate professional’s business. In fact, there’s probably no greater marketing tool for real estate agents than having a strong social media presence, but how you use these platforms makes a huge difference in how well they work for you.

Can You Sell Your Home With a Lien On it?

Published June 15, 2017

The home selling process is an intricate one that involves a number of steps and contingencies. One of the more common processes involved in a real estate transaction is a title search, which is conducted to ensure that the person who is selling the property actually has the legal right to do so.

How "Energy-Efficient" is Your Home? Here’s How to Find Out

Published June 13, 2017

There are tons of things that you can do to save energy in your home, from turning off the faucet when brushing your teeth, shutting off the lights when no longer in use, and letting your laundry air-dry rather than using the dryer.

Buying a Home With a Pool? You Should Have it Inspected

Published June 8, 2017

A swimming pool is not exactly a foreign feature among homes. In fact, if you’re looking to buy a home, the odds of finding one with a pool are pretty high, especially further south. And just like any other component in a home, they’re subject to break down over time.

Do You Know How Much You’re Spending in Hidden Costs to Sell Your Home?

Published June 6, 2017

Selling a home obviously takes up a lot of time and money, but exactly how much money are we talking about? There are the obvious costs, such as real estate agent commissions. But there are also a host of other expenses that need to be factored into the equation, which may be small individually, but can really add up when all is said and done.

INFOGRAPHIC: 12 Fast Tips To Staging Your Home Yourself

Published June 2, 2017

Planning on selling? Here are some quick tips to staging your home that will attract the masses of buyers.