How & When to Sell

Home flipping can be a profitable venture if you know how to do it. But many people are afraid to get their feet wet. If you’re curious about flipping houses, we can tell you that it’s not as scary as you might think.  You don’t need a ton of money to get started. But you...

As a first-time home seller, you may be a bit anxious or confused about why a buyer might be quiet after the home inspection. Did they back out and not say anything? Should you look for a new buyer? How long does the buyer have to respond? All of these are valid questions and we’re...

You’re selling your home. You’ve accepted an offer, and it looks like it’s smooth sailing ahead.  But what happens if the home’s appraised value is lower than the buyer’s offer? Is the sale sunk or can it be salvaged? If the appraisal is lower than the offer, the buyer’s loan may not get approved. And...

When most people buy their first home, they don’t put too much thought into moving or what they’ll do when they move. But as the years go by, different housing options might come to mind. You’ve probably heard – and seen all over social media – that investing in real estate can make you money....

Clear and accurate communication protects buyers and sellers during a real estate transaction. A Seller’s Disclosure is a key document that helps facilitate that back-and-forth communication. The disclosure – which is completed by a seller and their agent – outlines information about the property that could affect a buyer’s decision to purchase the home.  While...

Selling a house can be challenging. There are so many things that are out of your control. And ultimately, it’s out of your hands whether someone loves your home enough to buy it. Besides that, selling a house can feel like it takes FOREVER. Fortunately, there are a handful of things you can control. By...

So, you’re ready to sell your home. You’ve made every mortgage payment on time (and in full), and you’ve taken care of your home. You’re ready to sell, pay off your existing mortgage and pocket the rest of the money as profit. Before you start thinking about what you’ll do or buy with that extra...

So, you’ve decided to go FSBO (for sale by owner). There are lots of reasons selling your home on your own might make sense. Maybe you want more control over the sale of your home. Or maybe you’re just looking to pocket more profit from the sale by avoiding the cost of paying a listing...

Laura bought her first home in Ohio in 2015. It was a cute cottage-style house in a decent neighborhood. It was the right place for her small family, but she always had plans to sell the home (hopefully at a profit!) and buy a bigger one in a nicer neighborhood. When the housing market boom...

When touring homes or checking out prospects online, do you ever admire the decor of a home so much that you wish you could buy it as-is? Or maybe you’ve experienced the opposite. Maybe you saw the perfect home, but something was off about the way it was decorated. That’s the power – good, bad...

Fizzbo. 🤡  No, it’s not the name of a party clown. It’s how you pronounce “FSBO,” the acronym of “for sale by owner.” Maybe you’ve seen a FSBO home listed online and wondered how different the buying process is from buying a home that’s listed the standard way.  Or maybe you’re about to put your...

Whether you’ve lived in it for 3 years or 30, your home is a part of your life. As a homeowner, it’s also a big part of your financial future. So if you’re thinking about selling your home, it’s usually for a good reason: Your family is growing and you need to find a larger...