Five reasons not to sell your home privately
It is completely understandable to be tempted by the idea of selling your home yourself, without the help of a real estate agent. Real estate agency fees are a sizeable amount of money no matter what the value of your property might be. And at the start of the process, the only number you have that you can focus on is the selling fee or commission, since you have no idea what your home is going to sell for, yet.
FSBO: How to win the real estate negotiation
There is something about buying a home which brings out the inner-negotiator in all of us. It's one of the few opportunities we might get in life to haggle over a large financial purchase. To play the give-and-take game and try to walk away with a win. Sadly, the actual process often falls short of our bargain-securing expectations. In this article, I'll explain the reasons why the real estate negotiation might not be everything you expected and provide tips for getting the right result in the end. Firstly, don't be too attached to the idea of going back and forth with the owner, because...
For Sale By Owner : How to sell your home for the best possible price
For sale by owner: Looking to sell your property for top dollars? You sure can maximise the value of your home by making the right choices in a few key areas. You certainly don't need to undertake extensive renovations or replace every old fixture. That old vinyl in the bathroom isn't going to make all the difference to your end result. There are far more important factors to consider. Get the steps below right and (to a point) it doesn't matter how average your décor is. You can still walk away happy with the end result.
When is the best time to sell?
Moving house is one of those big life changes which requires many smaller decisions to be made along the way. In this article, we tackle the question of timing, with tips on how to choose a date that will increase your chances of obtaining a premium price. Before we get started though, there is another question you should be asking first: When does it suit your family to make this move? It's ok to put your own needs to the fore in this circumstance. Plan around holidays, school start dates or trips away to provide as much continuity as possible for your loved ones. If your options are still many and varied, then consider the following......
