Tag: tips for home sellers
When it comes to the real estate market, many homeowners are wondering how to time their sale correctly. Should you wait to see where the market goes? Should you sell now and take advantage of rising home values? All of these are valid questions, but according to new... Read More
If you have been on the fence about selling your Atlanta home this spring—or even this summer—it’s time to ask yourself why. I am constantly telling clients not to let the market hold them back from moving on with their life and as your local real estate expert, you... Read More
People are always asking me if I think prices will level out or continue climbing. While I don’t have a crystal ball, I can say fairly confidently that we will see something hit a wall— but not nearly as drastic as 2008. According to a recent report by CoreLogic, it... Read More
By now, we’ve all heard about the new tax plan and that it may affect our deductions and returns going forward. But one thing Metro Atlanta homeowners are concerned about is exactly how it’s going to affect the deductions they are currently able to take— particularly property taxes, mortgage... Read More
In a past blog post, I shared How It Pays to Prepare When Selling Your Atlanta Home, even Staging Tips for a Successful Sale and Why Styling Your Metro Atlanta Home Matters Most, but one topic worth covering for local home sellers is what not to do when... Read More
If you told me this month 20 years ago that I’d be a real estate veteran with a thriving business and effectively become a native Atlantan (at least that what I’m told, LOL), I’d say you were insane! I am still in awe that 20 years has passed, but more... Read More
As we near the end of the year, it’s time to start thinking about filing for Georgia’s Homestead Exemption! If we had the pleasure of helping you buy your home in 2017, and it is indeed your primary residence, be sure to file for Georgia’s Homestead Exemption no later than... Read More
Every year at this time, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes on the market for the first time, while others who already have their homes on the market decide to take them off until after the holidays. Here are seven great reasons not... Read More
You’ve had your house on the market, but three agents later, it still hasn’t sold. So what’s the problem? Is it the agent’s fault? Contrary to popular belief, that is not always the case. As a home seller, you may have unrealistic expectations about the price at... Read More
As the holiday season begins to heat up, many Metro Atlanta area homeowners are wondering if now is indeed the time to move forward with selling or if they should wait until the new year— or even until spring. Homeowners tend to think there can’t be that... Read More
I get asked a lot if I watch any of the real estate reality TV shows and if they are anywhere close to reality. You know the ones— where a buyer chooses a home from a set of three properties, gets an exceptional deal, then begins to renovate the property... Read More
I often have sellers ask me, “Can we get on the market tomorrow?” In most scenarios, I have to tread carefully and begin the discussion of market preparation. The most time-intensive part of selling any home—if you want to get the maximum value—is the preparation. This can include... Read More