Posts with tag 'SWMI'

When it's time to sell their house, homeowners seem to fall into one of two categories: those who think they have to put in months of extra work to get every last detail perfect, and those who think their home is good enough as-is with zero effort on their part.

Actually, the best course of action usually falls somewhere in the middle. Depending on the condition of the home and how much the seller wants to profit, the to-do list could be less painful than you might think.

Before I list a home for sale, I always advise the sellers on what it will take to get the best results. for those with the will and time to make improvements, I recommend the least expensive yet most effective ways they can improve their home's chances of chances of a quick sale at maximum price.

Here are five relatively minor improvements which make...

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Avoid these Sale Stoppers BEFORE your home hits the market!

If you think about it, do you believe that your home is still a good fit for you? Some life circumstances cause our housing needs to change, and you may find yourself crammed in tighter than ever, or wondering what to do with all that extra space. If this sounds familiar and you feel it's finally time to move, you may not be sure where to start, even if you've done this before. That's completely understandable!

The best way to get your home is ready for sale is to make sure it is as clea...

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With the housing market in Southwest Michigan (and elsewhere) starting to settle down, buyer and seller behaviors are also returning to normal. For the past year plus, sellers unequivocally had the upper hand, and everyone knew it. Low interest rates and a shortage of homes for sale resulted in multiple offers within days of listing, driving prices well above asking, and causing buyers to resort to desperate measures in order to secure their purchases.

Escalation clauses. Bridging the appraisal gap. Seller rent-back agreements. Waiving inspections. These tools became commonplace as buyers had to fall all over themselves to get their offers accepted. Sellers expected top dollar for every property and were usually able t...

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This sizzling seller's market heavily favors homeowners, but is not without its challenges, too. Knowing how to leverage the advantages while avoiding potential problems is the best way to reach your goals.  To help you be prepared, here are four advantages and three challenges you might face when selling your home this year:

ADVANTAGES AND HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THEM

1. Higher sales price. It's no secret that the shortage of homes nationwide has created a feeding frenzy-like atmosphere among buyers. Locally, sales prices continue to trend upward as buyers compete f...

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With home sales playing a big part of our economic recovery, especially here in Southwest Michigan, more people than ever are curious about the real estate market and what to expect in the coming year. With all the uncertainty, a lot of people remain on the fence about putting their homes up for sale. Here, I address four questions which have come up again and again:

1. IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO SELL?

In short, yes. Housing inventory is still at record lows. Buyer demand is still at a record high. And sales prices on existing homes are also high. Many people want or need to move. Putting your home on the market now will maximize your chances of selling quickly and for a higher price.

2. WHAT IF I SELL MY HOME BUT CAN'T FIND A NEW ONE T...

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