How High to search? How Low to bid?
I had a client ask how high over the top of their price range should they be looking when searching for a home. If their range tops out in the $700,000s is it worth it to look into the mid-$800,000s? My opinion is this: If you don’t want to go over $800k then looking up to […]
Which comes first, Appraisal or Inspection?
What happens first, what can wait for what? Appraisals, inspections, second deposits, oh my!! Here’s how it goes: you make an offer, accompanied by a $1000 good faith initial deposit. Your Realtor will likely hold this check until the offer is negotiated and you will get it back if the deal doesn’t get agreed on. […]
Do Open Houses Work?
I fielded a question today about whether open houses work and if they should be held weekly. I absolutely believe in open houses! They capture buyers who wouldn’t otherwise see your home – either buyers not yet working with a Realtor, or buyers who have their agents looking for something so specific that they may not […]