When considering selling your home, one of the biggest decisions to be made is whether to hire an agent or go it alone.
Pros and Cons of an Agent
No agent means:
• No agent commission will be due. (However, if the buyer is represented by an agent, you may still have to pay 2%-3% in ... Views: 1119
Many bargain hunters are being lured by the promise of dirt cheap homes and the prospect of selling them for big profits. Interest rates are low and real estate, even in its current state of disarray, seems much safer to small investors than the volatile stock market.
The bargain real estate ... Views: 962
People sell their homes for many reasons and in many different stages of their lives. Before you decide to sell, even before you put a sign in your yard, go through this checklist and be sure that you are ready to sell your house.
Why are you selling?
What is your reason for selling your ... Views: 888
First time home sellers often make lots of mistakes, but most can be avoided with advance planning and knowledge of what to expect.
Not detaching yourself.
You’ve decided to sell, so it is time to start thinking of your home as a product, by looking at it from a financial perspective. Put ... Views: 999
Unlike residential real estate, selling a commercial site or building appeals obviously to far fewer buyers. But the basic rules apply. The old adage of “Early to bed, early to rise, it’s no jolly good if you don’t advertise” is always essential. People won’t buy what you keep secret.
One ... Views: 1894
The first question to ask is ‘what for’? Are you buying commercial real estate to use in your business? Will you be an owner/occupier? Or are you buying as an investor?
While your answer will separate the buyers into different camps, the advice to both is pretty much the same. Proceed with ... Views: 1628
So it’s time to move on. You have to move or want to move and your apartment will soon be up for sale. Believe me there are some simple and practical steps you can take – most are cheap if not free – to make your apartment desirable. You only need one buyer but having a few where each is ... Views: 611
The rules for finding and buying an apartment apply whether you are young and are first leaving home or downsizing after the kids have flown the nest. Apartments appeal for all sorts of reasons but the basic principles in making a choice almost always apply in every purchase.
Here are some ... Views: 1769
So you’ve decided to sell your home. Whatever the reason or reasons for the sale, you must achieve two things.
• an actual sale and
• a price you need.
Some people fail to sell their home because there is no demand or because the best price on offer is just too low. This is a blow to ... Views: 582
So you wish to become a homeowner. Good for you. Real estate is, for most people, the biggest financial investment they will ever make. But there are a number of important issues to consider so that your purchase is good for both your lifestyle and your pocket.
And it’s something you can do ... Views: 596