In this Episode We’ll Answer The Question: Should I Have My Property Professionally Conditioned? Key questions to consider: a. Should I hire a landscaper to clean the outside? Yes, because curb appeal is critical! We all know that first impressions matter. b. Should I hire a professional interior cleaner? The deep clean matters! We all […]
According to data from the Global MLS, the marketplace for NY Capital District residential properties, here is how Q3 close compared to Q2 close: The Number of SOLD listings increased by 33% to 2,461 properties with a top sale of $2.9 million at 8 Campion Lane in Saratoga County. The Average Sales Price increased 2%, […]
In today’s video we will answer the question: Is the Process Different When Paying Cash? Problem: Cash buyers can over-value the benefits of paying cash. Even if you have the cash… You must still be prepared before making a cash offer to match money & features! Reality: The seller and listing agent don’t know you […]
Interest rates are through the roof, so is now the time to make a move or should you wait for rates to fall? While everyone’s situation is different, I wanted to share some reasons why it might, or might not be, a good time to buy. It’s a good time to buy if one of these […]
Should you deep clean inside and out? Absolutely! A bad smell can turn a buyer off to an otherwise beautiful home. The ROI on a through deep cleaning is a no brainer. I share why this is so critical in this video…
So Should you Complete Deferred Major Upgrades? The first question to answer is, what are the obvious major upgrades? Your seller pre-inspection report (see Seller Tip # 7) identified potential major areas of concern so these are a great place to start. To which, you may wonder… What If I Don’t Have The Money Or […]
What is the key difference between a Pre-Qualification and Mortgage Underwriting? Problem: A Pre-approval letter is typically a quick and shallow look at your financial ability to perform BECAUSE it does not represent the outcome of a full Underwriting process. Reality: A Pre-Qualification or Pre-Approval Letter Does Not Indicate That A Full Mortgage Commitment Has […]
How Do you identify which Improvements To Make prior to marketing your home? You may wonder… a. Why IS Completing Projects To Your Benefit? Or…. b. What If you Don’t Pick The Right Upgrades? and c. Can You Really Increase Value With Simple Projects? d. Here’s the Best first step: Deal With Home Inspection Issues […]
What do I mean by, “satisfying the seller”? a. The Problem: Buyers finding a home and wanting to place an offer WITHOUT having a proof of funds or mortgage pre-approval b. The Reality: When you are asking a seller to accept your offer, you’re really asking them commit to working with you and for them […]
According to Realtor.com, national home prices took the biggest Plunge in 6 years and turbulence in the national real estate market continues… but how are things tracking locally? After average sales prices steadily climbing to a record high of $350,000 in June, home prices have been decreasing since. From July to August, prices locally dropped ~3% to an […]