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Many Home Sellers know that housing trends have shown that Spring and Summer tend to be the hottest times of the year to sell your home. These months typically highly favor Home Sellers and their bottom line financial goals. While debating your decision, if you consult a Real Estate Professional, they will probably outline to you the advantages of selling during different times of the year in your specific market area. As an additional resource, Here are 5 Ways to Prepare your Home for a Spring Sale. Curb Appeal and Outdoor Your home’s outdoor and curb appeal is very important. Do not ignore this. If you know the Fall and Winter months take a big toll on your lawn, protect it. Visit your local Lowe’s or Home Depot and ask for help. Tell them what you are trying to accomplish, and they will share a number of ways to prepare that beautiful green lawn. Add color to your landscaping to appeal to the buyer’s eye. Dress up the front door area inviting everyone to come in. Home Repairs and Pr...

Do you have a good understanding of what Due Diligence is in Real Estate? Are you a First-Time Home Buyer not aware of this process? Read this post that will help answer common questions to Due Diligence in Real Estate. What is the Due Diligence period in Real Estate? In Real Estate, Due Diligence is the period immediately after the acceptance of a Purchase and Sale Contract to buy a home. This time period is very crucial in determining if the home is the right fit for the buyer. For the seller, this time period means inspections and possible further purchase negotiations. How long is Due Diligence? Depending on how the contract is written and executed, due diligence time periods vary from home purchase to home purchase. Due diligence can be as little as ” 0 ” days and as long as ” 30 ” days, depending on circumstances. What do I do during Due Diligence? As the Buyer, during Due Diligence you will be familiarizing yourself with the neighbors, neighborhood and community, researching on...

A home warranty is often a feature in the sale of a home. In that scenario, the seller typically pays a few hundred dollars for a one-year warranty covering the home’s major fixtures such as the furnace, water heater and kitchen appliances. This gives the buyer some protection during that first year of ownership knowing that if something major breaks down it will be covered. Many homeowners choose to continue paying an annual premium rather than risk bearing the full replacement cost of a major item. Although technically not insurance, warranties are very similar in that the homeowner is paying an up-front fee to protect against a potentially huge replacement cost. If nothing breaks during the coverage period, the customer may in hindsight feel the fee was a waste of money, but that’s what managing risk is all about. Are you financially prepared to replace major components as they are needed, or would you rather pay a set amount per year whether something breaks or not? One important d...

Have you ever wondered if calling a local electrician or plumber constitutes hiring a contractor? If you don’t know the answer to this question, the answer is Yes! In many Cities and States, Contractors are usually required to hold business and occupational licenses, be state licensed, carry insurance for any kind of liability, and also possibly possess business certifications. In order for any professional to conduct their business, many usually need some or all of the above requirements. These requirements of course vary from profession to profession. Whenever you consider hiring a contractor for any work that needs to be done in your home, there are many resources that can be used to research and make the best selection. When setting out to hire your specific trade professional, it is very important to do some research and to seek referrals from others that you may know and trust. Consider researching your local Chamber of Commerce, the Better Business Bureau website, Angie’s List, ...

As temperatures begin to dip this fall, “winterizing” your home can stop your heating bills from going through the roof. With some basic maintenance, you’ll also save yourself from expensive emergencies that can accompany the cold weather. Keep your house warmer, more energy efficient, and save some extra cash for holiday shopping! Seven tips for the season Inspect the furnace You don’t want your furnace to be on the fritz in the dead of winter. Make sure it’s in good working order before the cold weather hits. A strong smell is natural when you first turn the furnace on. But lingering odors can signal a problem. A heating professional can also check your furnace and make sure it’s running safely, replace filters, clean the motor, and fix anything that’s broken. Reverse the fan During winter, the warm air generated by your heating system rises to the ceiling while cooler air sinks. Reversing the fan direction draws the cooler air upwards, forcing the warmer air near the ceiling back do...