Posts with tag 'home selling'

We've previously talked about questions you should ask when buying a house on this blog. This week we're looking at the other side of that equation: what to ask when selling your house. From making sure you have the right agent to determining your home's value, you've got lots to consider when putting your home on the market. Let's dig into those questions and more.

Do I have the right agent for my goals?

Think of the search for a real estate agent to list your home as a job interview, and you're the hiring manager. Ask about their history in the industry, how many homes they typically sell in a year, areas in which they specialize, what they'll do to market your home, and more. What can they bring to the table, and does it align with your g...

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In these uncertain times, Watson remains committed to your real estate needs. We've taken our home-buying and selling processes digital to offer you the same legendary quality of service you're used to while adhering to social distancing practices. Buying or selling a home digitally is easy; read on to find out how.

Buying a Home

1) Finding an Agent

If you haven't already partnered with a real estate agent, you can easily find one via our website. Once you've found someone you like, you can consult with them via email, phone, or text to talk about your home wish list, areas in which you're looking, and more.

2) Getting Pre-Qualified

Applying for a loan online is simple. Just

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As we alluded to in our post about selling your home in winter, spring is widely considered to be the best time to sell your house. That holds firm even as we weather the Coronavirus outbreak. In fact, digital adaptations like virtual tours and contact-less appointments have made it easier to safely sell your home during this time. Beyond that, a combination of factors makes that window of time from late March to early June such a perfect time to sell, and our brokers are here to explain why. Here's why you should sell your home in spring.

Nature Boosts Curb Appeal

After wilting during the cold winter months, nature comes alive in spring. Beautiful flowers blossom, trees become full with leaves again, and grass shimmers brightly in the sun. Your yard returns to it...

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Conventional wisdom tells you spring is the best season for selling your home, with summer coming in as a close second. But we're here to tell you waiting for warm weather to put your house on the market isn't necessary. There are plenty of strong reasons why you should sell your home in winter, and we've got some of our expert brokers to share them with you.

Selling in Spring = Heavy Competition

Know who else sells their home in the spring? Everyone! "Winter is a great time to sell your home because not many people list then," says Curt Marksbury, Managing Broker for Watson's Mount Dora office. "There's less competition thanks to lower inventory."

Indeed, with so many sellers putting their home on the market in April and May, you'll face stiff competition. In the winter, however, your home gets more of the spotlight thank...

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In 2019, the classic image of hammering a For Sale sign into your front yard to announce to passersby that your home is on the market looks slightly more dated than it used to. While it's still common and effective, this typical portrait of a home for sale is only one of many ways a customer can list their home.

The newest version that's swiftly gaining traction across the country is Instant Buyers or iBuyers. You've probably heard of some of them: Opendoor, Offerpad, Zillow Instant Offers, just to name a few. Pitched as an alternative to listing with a real estate agent, iBuyers purchase homes outright directly from customers. The convenience of iBuyers has turned many heads, but does that convenience come at a cost?

How Do They Work?

Before we dive into that, let's talk about how iBuyers operate. Typically, sellers start by fillin...

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