Seller's Guide
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Are you ready to sell your home in Baltimore? We have a long list of resources to help you get started! Whether you're getting ready to sell a home for the first time or you've done it all before, it doesn't hurt to take some time to refresh and learn a few new real estate tips and tricks.
If you have any questions as you're checking out our resources below, don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to being a part of your home-selling journey!
PREPARING TO SELL
Prepping your home for the real estate market might feel overwhelming—the internet is filled with information on what to do, what not to do, how to sell your home for more, etc. We've narrowed in on a few important things to keep in mind as you're preparing your home to sell:
Top 5 Things to Do Before Putting Your Home on the Market
Your home's value might give you an estimate of what your home will sell for, but it’s important to try and stand out to potential buyers. You might be wondering, “Ok, then what do I need to do before selling my home?” Before listing your home, you should do a few of the following things:
Top 5 Home Buyer Turn-Offs
If you’re getting ready to sell your home, there’s a good chance that you’re overwhelmed by all of the information that’s how there. From how to stage your home to how to prepare your property, it can feel like there’s a million things to do!
18 Top Tips for Better Open Houses & Home Showings
Are you thinking of selling your home soon? These open house tips can help you have more successful showings, ultimately leading to getting a great offer on your home! It’s important for you to show off your home's best features, and these open house selling tips will help you do just that!
Feng Shui Concepts to Help Your Home Sell (Read Our 7 Simple Decor Ideas!)
When you’re selling your home, first impressions mean everything! Having successful home showings can make your home sell faster! Applying b
How to Buy and Sell a Home at the Same Time
Buying a home can be stressful enough, but buying AND selling a home at the same time? It can get complicated! But don’t stress too much—by planning ahead and preparing for each step of the way, you can sell your current home and buy the next home of your dreams successfully.
My Friend's a Real Estate Agent: Should I Hire Them?
Like any business venture, working alongside a family member or friend can pose many rewards and challenges. On the one hand, it can be a wonderful experience to work with someone who knows you well and can watch out for you. On the other hand, it can present problems...
Why For Sale by Owner Doesn’t Really Work
“For Sale by Owner” (also sometimes referred to as FSBO) is just like it sounds—it means that the owner of a home is selling it themselves instead of using a real estate agent. This is usually done to avoid paying commission to a real estate agent, but unfortunately, there are a lot...
Sellers Beware: 3 Improvements NOT to Make Before You Sell
If you’re getting ready to sell your home, then you’ll definitely want to consider what home improvements you can make to increase the value and final sale price of your home. There are many renovations you can make that will add value to your home, but there are a few things...
4 Questions to Ask Yourself When Downsizing Homes
There are many reasons why someone might downsizing their living situation. Maybe your kids are moved out and you simply need less space; perhaps you’re looking for less home to maintain; maybe you’re going from living in a suburban setting to a city setting.
8 Ways to Give Your House the *Ultimate* Upgrade
If you’re thinking of selling your home in the next few years, then you’ll want to take a serious look at your property and consider where you can make improvements. Renovations and remodels can have a big impact on re-sale value, and depending on your market, can really determine...
READY TO SELL
Once you start showing your home, you'll need to be prepared for what will come next. From receiving an offer to preparing to move out, there are some important things about selling your home you need to know:
Does Moving Up in Parkville Make Sense?
Are you thinking of moving in the Parkville area soon? Are you thinking about whether or not you’re ready for a larger home, or a home that’s in a more desirable location? If you answered “yes”... then it’s a good sign that you might be ready to find your new home! If you’re thinking about...
How Sellers Can Generate Multiple Offers
When the real estate market is hot and homes are flying off the shelves, home sellers are more likely to encounter multiple offers and above-asking price offers. Most sellers dream of getting multiple offers, as this generally means your home is selling for a great price. Fortunately...
What to Do in a Multiple Offer Situation
First of all, what is a multiple offer situation? If any given home on the market receives more than one offer—even if it’s just 2 offers—then you have a multiple offer situation. In certain markets where there is a lot of competition, a multiple offer situation is extremely common, and real...
Is It Time To Reduce The Price of My Home?
If you’re trying to sell your home but not having any luck, there are a myriad of things that may be going on, and there are so many things to consider:
MOVING TIPS
Now the work is really getting started! Moving into your new home is a momentous occasion, but it can also be a stressful time. Use the tips below to ensure things go as smoothly as possible:
Your Complete Go-To Moving Checklist
Whether you’re moving across town or to a new state, moving is a huge endeavor! Keeping things organized will help to keep your stress levels in check, so I’ve put together this handy moving checklist for you to keep on hand!
Tips for Moving With Pets
Depending on your situation, moving with pets can add a whole new layer of complication! Whether you’re figuring out how to move pets long distances, comply with laws and keep your pet happy, we have some great advice!
REAL ESTATE TIPS
Whether you're a first-time buyer or you've done this all before, it doesn't hurt to brush up on your real estate knowledge before you start hunting for a home! Use the buyer resources below to get acquainted with some commonly used real estate terms and professionals you'll be working with:
11 Key Professionals Involved in Baltimore Real Estate Transactions
When it comes to the world of real estate, there is A LOT to know! Sometimes, it can feel overwhelming—who should you work with? Where do you even start?
Frequently Used Real Estate Terms
Are you selling your home? Or in the market to buy? Before you begin your real estate transaction we've put together a list of terms frequently used to help you throughout the process.
Selling Your Home is a Major Life Decision!
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