Before you hire a home inspector, there are a few things you should know about them. You don’t want to go and hire the first person who pops up online. Take your time to research the inspector and see what their past customers had to say. This is just one of the many things that…

Traditionally in real estate, a buyer makes an offer and has an inspection done on your home. If you get a pre-inspection on your home before listing, it probably won’t take the place of the buyer’s inspection, but it will allow you to get out ahead of problems with your home. If you know what…

In Western PA, each township has different requirements when you sell a home. Some will require a dye test, some will require a lateral sewage line, some will require both. It’s important that you check with your specific township to figure out what you need to do before selling. If you have to make a…

The process of selling a home can be long and overwhelming at times, so you want to be prepared. Today I wanted to give you a brief overview of the home selling process because even just knowing what to expect throughout this process will make you more knowledgeable and help alleviate some of the stress…

How can you get your home ready for winter? Today I wanted to go over some of the most important preparations you can make to your property. For example, on the outside, any water hoses need to be drained and shut off. On the inside, installing a programmable thermostat can go a long way to…

Choosing the right real estate agent is a decision that can severely impact the sale of your home. So what do you need to know? Asking about the agent’s sale history and listing methods are a good way to determine whether they are someone you want in your corner. For example, ask the agent if…

Searching for homes is extremely difficult with a sales contingency. What does this mean? A sale and settlement contingency is a condition you need to put in an offer on a home you want if your current house hasn’t sold yet and you can’t get two mortgages. This type of condition is one that sellers…

Closing costs are a part of every home-buying transaction. Making an offer on a home can be quite expensive when you include not only that, but also your down payment. You can make this price easier on yourself, however, by using a seller assist. A seller assist, for example, can cover the closing costs for…

Home selling is a complex process. There are many possible mistakes you can make, and we want to help you avoid the most damaging ones. We have a list to share with you today that contains four different things you should do to make sure your home sells for the most amount of money possible.…

Listing your home too high in today’s market can be risky. Even asking $5,000 above the list price can hurt you in the long run. Are you afraid you might be asking too much for your home? For tips to avoid an asking price that could end up costing you, watch this short video.