Posts with tag 'home-buying process'

Whether you're selling or refinancing, a lot rides on your home's professional appraisal. The appraiser's unbiased opinion will give buyers and lenders alike a clearer vision of your home's worth. A lower number hurts your chances of securing a loan or selling for a good price.

Many factors go into your home's appraisal, some of which you simply can't control like number of bedrooms or the neighborhood. Luckily, there are things you can do to boost your home's profile. Here are some tips for getting a high appraisal.

Look at Past Appraisals

If your home has been appraised in the past, take a look at those records. Pay close attention to the things that lowered your home's value and try to improve those issues first.

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When buying or selling a house, what's your top priority? Probably to make the most money if you're selling or get the best deal if you're buying. As a result of being money-conscious, you might think you're better off pocketing what you would pay in commission fees for a real estate agent. If you go that route, however, you're likely doing yourself a disservice. The value of a real estate agent comes from the often-overwhelming amount of work they take off your plate when buying or selling your home.

Buying a Home

House-shopping is at once very exciting and exhausting. A real estate agent can help alleviate many of the exhausting factors. They'll comb through new listings – across a wide network you wouldn't otherwise have access to – in search of homes that match your wants and needs, weed...

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A seller's market occurs when there are more buyers than there are homes for sale. As COVID-19 has impacted our daily sense of normal for the majority of this year, it's also created a seller's market. And as you might imagine, a lower inventory can make buying a home in a seller's market challenging. But it's not impossible! We're here to help you make the right moves so that you're not left out in the cold (figuratively, of course). Here's what you can do to make buying a home in a seller's market a lot easier.

Choose the Right Agent

Navigating a seller's market as a buyer is risky business on your own. Securing a sharp, experienced agent to be in your corner will alleviate much of that risk.

Get Pre-Approved First

Pre-approval not only gives you the security to make a move fa...

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