Category: Selling Your Home

When you’re thinking about selling your house, you might be thinking about whether to have it professionally staged, when you’ll have the time to clean out that garage, and what price you’ll list your home at. However, just as important as the what and the how, is the when. Even the day of the week that you list your home can make a difference, especially since that initial wave of interest and that first open house are critical in ensuring your home moves quickly, interest never wanes, and buyers put forth their best offers. But of course, before you pick

Have you ever noticed that information and advice for first-time home buyers is plentiful across the internet? What happens when you look for that same information and advice for first-time home sellers? Crickets. While buying a home for the first time is somewhat confusing until the process is explained, selling one for the first time is even more so. This is a huge investment you’re selling. How much will you make, and when? We believe that knowledge is power, and we’re always happy to share our knowledge with our clients. You should be aware of every step in the process

There are two phases of the home selling process that throw most homeowners for a loop: The home inspection and the appraisal. Both can have a major impact on the home’s market value and, thus, how much money can be realized from the sale. Repairs suggested on the home inspection report can be negotiated between the buyer and seller. While both can break the sale, the appraised value isn’t something you can negotiate. This is why it’s so important to work with a real estate agent to determine the current market value of your home. Then, do everything you can

If you need to sell your current home before buying that adorable bungalow in Rockridge you’ve had your eye on, you have your work cut out for you. Getting your house ready for the market requires work — cleaning, de-cluttering, repairs, and maybe even paint. Those are just the interior tasks; the exterior may need some attention as well. You’ve no doubt heard about curb appeal – you may even have some ideas on how you might go about adding some to your home to help it sell quicker and for top dollar. The problem is that when one is

The weather folks are saying that residents of the eastern U.S. can look forward to warmer-than-average early-summer temperatures, while those in the west (that’s us!) will have “well-above average” temperatures come mid-to-late season. Summer brings flip-flops, tank tops, shorts, swimsuits, picnics, camping, and high electricity bills, especially if you’re one of the lucky few with air conditioning in Oakland. Learn how to handle the heat and keep your home cool with these tips. 1. Turn it off when you’re not home Sounds like one of those “duh” statements, right? The Energy Information Administration, however, finds that fewer than 4 percent of