Everyone is hacking these days. No, not coughing up a lung. People are finding ways to get the job done faster and more effectively with technology and smart systems. For a busy real estate agent helping clients buy dream homes, there are some hacks that can help save time while providing more value to your … Continued
It’s the realtor’s ideal situation. They hold an open house for an existing client and you walk in. You love the house and are ready to make an offer but you haven’t hired an agent yet. The seller’s agent explains that he can be a dual agent. It makes sense since he can expedite the … Continued
With home prices still slightly increasing and inventory still below demand, sellers are still in the driver’s seat. So when you find that home you love and it’s within your price range, you’ll likely be bidding against several other buyers. That means you have to find a way to make your offer more noticeable and … Continued
As a buyer, the inspection process can be extremely stressful. After all, you have already started seeing the summer pool parties happening in your dreams. By the time you get to inspections, you have an emotional attachment to the home and unless you are buying a total fixer-upper, you don’t want an inspection report to … Continued
Once you’ve made the decision to put your home on the market, there’s a lot of work to be done to prepare every square inch to get you the most from your sale. Let’s take a moment to look at how you can get everything in tip-top shape with these 6 things people forget to … Continued
Whether you’re the average homeowner looking to put your property on the market or a professional investor, it’s good to know what determines how much your home is worth. In order to better understand how everything comes together, here are 5 things that affect your property value in Martinsburg and Hagerstown. Location and Neighborhood As … Continued
Selling a house in Martinsburg and Hagerstown can be a big task that can benefit greatly from hiring a qualified and experienced real estate agent. To give you an idea of what an agent can do for you, take a look at these 5 things your agent is responsible for when selling a house in Martinsburg … Continued
When you’re thinking of making a change, you may feel a rush of motivation to complete some projects around your home. To help you maximize your time and effort look at these 5 simple upgrades you can do to increase your home value in Martinsburg and Hagerstown. 5 Simple Upgrades You Can Do To Increase … Continued
Buying a home is stressful, with buyers’ emotions often running the gamut from excitement to fear. A buyer’s agent is there to help buyers navigate the process, prevent confusion and help get the best deal on the desired home. Finding the right person to help you find a home in West Virginia and Maryland isn’t … Continued
It might seem like a smart thing to do: forgo a real estate agent when buying or selling a home to save on commissions paid. Don’t do it! Really, it’s a bad idea. Here are… 5 Reasons You Should Never Buy or Sell a Home Without an Agent in Martinsburg and Hagerstown Negotiations Middle Man … Continued
For many people, a home is the largest investment they will make in their lifetime. With the right financial tools, most people can find an affordable home they love and want to live in. Sometimes things don’t work out. Here are five reasons people can’t buy a home in Martinsburg and Hagerstown. 5 Reasons People … Continued
Winter is typically the slow season for real estate. The weather’s nasty, people just aren’t out house hunting, and there are all those holiday activities keeping people busy. Still, some realtors advise selling during the winter. Buyers have a greater sense of urgency to buy a house, and, on average, sellers net more above the … Continued
You’ve scoured Zillow and Redfin and have found the perfect property. It’s time to get serious about buying. You found a great agent and are ready to get moving. 3 Things Buyers Do That Real Estate Agents Can’t Stand in West Virginia and Maryland So read up and don’t do them! Keep your agent happy. … Continued
Yes, we all know that winter is typically the slowest season for real estate in general and house sales in particular. So you have to make the most of every opportunity that presents itself, and that’s why getting the open house right is critical. Here are few tips on how to hold an open house … Continued
Winter selling in Martinsburg and Hagerstown presents some unique challenges that aren’t as critical for selling in other seasons. Beyond the challenges of presenting your house in an appealing way during the winter, there are some functional matters you must see to – that is, some things you need to be sure are in tip-top … Continued
This new year, 2018, brings in with it some real-estate related changes and trends you need to be aware if selling a home in Martinsburg and Hagerstown in 2018 is your goal. A lot of it has to do with the Internet, young buyers now becoming able to buy, and certain legislative changes. But no … Continued
If you’re looking to buy a house, you’ve probably wondered at some point how to estimate what you can really afford in {market_city]. And it’s a smart move to figure that out before you ever start looking. Doing some affordability calculations, in the beginning, will allow you shop within your price range and so will … Continued
We’re all aware that buying a home requires a pretty sizable cash outlay for the down payment and at least some of the closing costs. There are, however, many more costs involved in buying a home, including earnest money deposit, inspections, appraisals, and moving expenses. A lot of it, of course, depends on the size … Continued
Buying a house is a long-term commitment, often up to 30 years. So the lender you choose definitely must be a good fit – something more like a partner than a mere mortgage-product pusher because the whole thing should be a collaborative process. A good lender will not only qualify you for a loan but … Continued
Glorious springtime is almost here, with days warming and growing longer, birds singing, flowers pushing up, and . . . yes, cleaning, especially if you want to sell your home. Spring is traditionally the best time to list your home because people are getting out and going house hunting. But after having your home shut … Continued
You’ve decided to buy a house in Martinsburg and Hagerstown, and you’ve heard that it’s best to get financing pre-approval before you even begin house hunting. That’ good advice for two reasons. First, you will know exactly what price range is within your reach and thus save a lot of time and frustration. And, second, … Continued
Traditionally, spring is the best time to put a house on the market with fall coming in a close second. The worst times are winter and summer. It may surprise you that summer isn’t an especially good time to list your house, but you have to remember that people are just busy then. Kids are … Continued
You’ve decided to sell your home, and you’re getting ready to list it. There seems to be a never-ending list of things to do before it goes on the MLS, including painting, landscaping, and repairing all those little things you never got around to. But don’t forget one big thing that needs to be done … Continued
In general, home inspectors do a very thorough job, examining things during a home inspection that most of us would never dream of looking at. After all, they have 1,600+ items on their inspection checklists. Still, despite that thoroughness, inspectors don’t and can’t look at everything. Here, then, is what a home inspection won’t tell … Continued
If you’re a pet owner, you probably love your pets – your dogs, cats, ferrets, gerbils, parakeets, or whatever. The trouble is, though, many people aren’t very fond of pets (as hard as that is to accept for many pet owners). Some people even object to outside pets. So pet owners who want to sell … Continued