In most states, there are laws about what you must and must not disclose to a buyer when selling your home. In the state of North Carolina, if a property is listed in the MLS anything that is a Material Fact must be disclosed by the listing agent. If you are unsure if this is the case in … [Read more...] about Haunted Houses and 5 Other Laws of Disclosure
Sellers Knowledge Base
3 Remedies to a Low Home Appraisal
What is an Appraisal? Appraisals are different than home valuations which are done by the real estate agent before listing a home on the market. An appraisal is done by an appraiser licensed through the North Carolina Appraisal Board and is a much more in depth process than many Realtors use … [Read more...] about 3 Remedies to a Low Home Appraisal
The Ultimate Seller’s Checklist!
Shari of Great Colorado Homes offers some great advice about getting your home ready for the market: "...getting your home ready before listing it is imperative. You only get one chance to make a first impression. Don't make the costly mistake of listing your home for sale before you have had … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Seller’s Checklist!
Six Steps from List to Contract
6 Steps From List to ContractSelling a home can be accomplished in the same way all big projects are: One step at a time.Speak with an agentMany people want to wait to speak with an agent until they are ready to put the sign in the yard. But connecting with an agent early in the process can help you … [Read more...] about Six Steps from List to Contract
What is the Best Time of Year to Sell My Home?
What is the Best Time of Year to Sell a Home? There are many answers to this question online. But real estate trends vary, not only from state to state and city to city, but even from neighborhood to neighborhood. For example, The Huffington Post has this to say about the best time to sell a … [Read more...] about What is the Best Time of Year to Sell My Home?
Does a Seller’s Market Mean I’ll get a Full Priced Offer on my Home?
With all the hype about the Raleigh housing market many sellers have the expectation that they won't need to negotiate on price when selling their home. But not all homes incite a bidding war and not all offers are full priced and above. I looked at data from West Cary, zip code 27519, and analyzed … [Read more...] about Does a Seller’s Market Mean I’ll get a Full Priced Offer on my Home?
One Seller Mistake Reduces Buyer Competition
As a seller, you want the best price for your home. Buyer competition increases sales prices. Naturally, a seller does not want to do anything that will reduce that competition. Don't inadvertently scare away your buyers! We know that the more buyers that are interested in your … [Read more...] about One Seller Mistake Reduces Buyer Competition
How Accurate is Zestimate?
Are Zillow's Zestimates Accurate? New automations in many fields give consumers better access to information. Zillow uses such an automation to produce the Zillow Zestimate. To discover if Zillow's Zestimates are accurate, we need to first understand how they calculate the Zestimate and then how a … [Read more...] about How Accurate is Zestimate?
