Posts in category 'Buying'

Every November, I like to take time to review my business for the year.  This time is another opportunity to pause, reflect and give thanks to God for his blessings to me.  As I think back over the past 32 years of my career, even during the very challenging, early years, I've always had much to be thankful for.

To my clients of 2017 and those from years past, please know that I am grateful for both your business and your friendship.  Year after year, more than 80% of my business comes from my past clients and community friendships.  Without your business and referrals, in a very real way, I'd be out of business.  I've enjoyed the privilege of helping many of you with the purchase of your first home, your second home, your last home, selling your parent's home or helping your children buy their first home.  I value the trust that you've placed in me more than you could ever know.

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According to the International Association of Home Staging Professionals, staged homes sell on average in 11 days or less, and they can sell for a higher price. As part of our 5-Star Program, we provide a consultation with our staging expert, Lois Flickinger of Lancaster Home Staging for all our sellers.

Home staging is not about decorating. It's actually about helping sellers reinvent their home from one that represents their life, to a house that can be marketed and will appeal to a broader audience of prospective buyers. Home staging helps to highlight each home's strengths and minimize its distractions so that it gains interest from more potential buyers, thereby selling a property more swiftly and for more money.

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What are the Benefits of a Pre-Listing Property Inspection?

We encourage all of our seller clients to complete a Pre-Listing Property Inspection. Moving the inspection to the beginning of the real estate sales cycle leads to a wealth of benefits for both the seller and the buyer.

No Surprises

By completing a Pre-Listing Property Inspection, we are able to identify any property condition issues up front.  If there are repair issues/recommendations, the Inspection gives the seller the opportunity to address them before the property goes on the market.  For the buyer, knowing that the property has already been inspected by a Licensed Home Inspector provides an added layer of confidence in both the property and the seller...

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In a competitive housing market, many buyers are finding the process of buying a home increasingly difficult. To avoid making the process even tougher, consider these tips first.

Don't Delay

Dragging your feet means the buyer could actually pay more in a bidding war, or miss out on the property altogether.  Buyers need to be ready with a mortgage pre-approval letter and escrow deposit money from the day they begin the home search.

Always put your best foot forward

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A question that we get asked often is: When is the best time to put our home on the market? Many believe spring and summer are the best time, but, depending on your goals, that might not be the best for you.

It is true that the spring/summer (April -July) is by far the busiest time for real estate sales in the calendar year. However, it's important to recognize that more people put their homes up for sale during this time, so there's more competition on both the buying and selling sides of the market.

Our past experience has shown us the benefits of putting a property up for sale over the winter. In fact, industry data suggests homes put up for sale in the winter actually sell more quickly than those put up for sale in the summer.

Why Winter is a Great Time for Sellers

• Those who list their homes in December, January, February, and even early March are more likely to find a captive audience of hopeful buyers.
• Sellers can sometimes benefit from the lack of competition during this time.Buyers looking during the winter months are generally more motivated.

Potentially Beneficial for Buyers as well

• Buyers looking to find a bargain on a home are more likely to wait out the competition of inflated prices during the spring/summer market and seek to purchase in the late fall (November) and winter instead.

Our team can help you determine when to list your property so that we can help you sell your home quickly and for top dollar.

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