What to Know About Closing a Home Sale
Whether you’re a real estate agent or a first time home buyer, closing on a home is the step you look forward to the most. Buying or selling a home is a long and complex process. However, this final step is what makes it worth all of that hard work. But there are vital things you
Selling a House in an HOA
You’ve got this great property that you’re eager to sell, but it’s in a neighborhood that has an HOA. What does this mean for your sale? Does this add or take away from the property value? What is an HOA anyway? Here are a few things to know about selling a house that’s part of an
Why You Shouldn’t Skip the Home Inspection
Time is money, and with how hot the real estate market is right now, you want to sell homes as fast as possible to make more profits. So you might be looking for steps to skip in the selling process. Because of how quickly houses are getting bought, many first-time home buyers feel they need to
Pitfalls of Flipping A House
Flipping a house looks fun, easy, and profitable, doesn’t it? Take a house that needs some major updates, make the renovations yourself, sell it at a higher value, and profit. It’s something you as a real estate agent might consider doing yourself, as you see tons of houses and know what house-hunters are really looking for. However,
Why You Shouldn’t Skimp on Real Estate Photography
A picture is worth a thousand words, and those words could make or break your next house sale. With how competitive the real estate business can be, you need to use every resource available to stand out and secure those sales. According to LinkedIn, realtors “spend approximately 30% more time on photo shoots when compared with other
Things to Know if Selling a House with A Pool
As a real estate agent in Massachusetts, you’re probably showing all kinds of properties, from historic Victorian homes to modern ranch houses. However, especially with the summer months on the way, if you have a property with a pool on your list, you need to know what you’re in for. You might think selling a house that
FAQs for Selling a House As-Is
So you’re selling a house that’s got a few issues. Perhaps the roof needs replacing, or there’s a leaky faucet. It’s understandable that your home has some small imperfections. After all, more than 30% of Massachusetts homes were built before 1940. The problem is, renovations aren’t as simple as they seem. They’re expensive if you hire professionals,
3 Tips for Writing A Real Estate Business Plan
Real estate is a business, and like any other business, the success of the first year is crucial to making it long-term. Because of this, it’s vital to make a business plan. It’s practically a roadmap to success, providing directions and giving you destinations to head towards. Studies have shown that if you write a business plan
Tips for Hosting a Great Open House
So you‘re a real estate agent with a house you’re looking to sell. That’s great! But it’s not as simple as putting a For Sale sign on the front lawn. People know better than to judge a book by its cover, or a house by its exterior. That’s why you need to host an open house
Home Disclosures in Massachusetts: What You Should Know
Real estate agents might not have to follow a strict code of ethics like Realtors do, but Massachusetts law does still require them to disclose certain information about the properties you sell. Just because Massachusetts follows the legal doctrine of caveat emptor - buyer beware - doesn’t mean it isn’t both your legal and moral obligation
