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The Risks of Selling Your House Without An Agent in Martinsburg and Hagerstown

April 27, 2022

So you want to sell your house – and you also want to put all the sale proceeds in your pocket. You certainly can. Many people do sell without an agent and don’t have to pay an agent commission. But is that the best way, and does it really save you money? Real estate statistics show that … Continued

5 Hacks to Help You Take the Stress Out of Selling Your House in Martinsburg and Hagerstown

April 27, 2022

By Bill Kenny

Selling a house can be a complicated and lengthy process involving a number of critical steps, and it can often become more than a little chaotic. All of this usually results in a lot of stress for sellers. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With some preparation and the right strategies, selling your … Continued

Selling A House in Martinsburg and Hagerstown: A Step By Step Process

April 20, 2022

By Bill Kenny

Selling a house probably isn’t as simple as we’d like it to be, but it’s not as complicated as it may seem at first glance. As with anything, if you break it down into the constituent steps of the process, it will be much easier to understand and accomplish – despite the legal and financial … Continued

5 Tips To Sell Your House for the Highest Price Possible From Your Martinsburg and Hagerstown Agent

April 20, 2022

By Bill Kenny

Every home seller wants, naturally, to get the best price possible without investing a ton of time and money. A large part of it has to do with making your home stand out from the competition. But you also need to understand the local market and just what is driving sales in the area. Real … Continued

How To Buy A Martinsburg and Hagerstown House Without Over Paying

April 13, 2022

By Bill Kenny

You’re on the hunt for the home of your dreams, but you worry about paying too much. What can be negotiated down in price and what can’t? How do you ask for a lower price without insulting the sellers and they stop negotiating with you? How do you buy a house without overpaying? Whether you’re … Continued

How to Simplify Showing Your Home in Martinsburg and Hagerstown

April 13, 2022

By Bill Kenny

Why are showings such an important part of the selling process? Showings give potential buyers an opportunity to see and fully experience your home in person. And that’s why you have to make sure you’ve presented it in the best light possible: to allow buyers to envision your house as their home and imagine living … Continued

6 Ways to Lower Your Repair Costs When Selling Your House in Martinsburg and Hagerstown

April 6, 2022

By Bill Kenny

You’ve decided to sell your house. Now all you need to do is list it, wait for the best offer, and then collect your money. Well, not quite. Before you think about listing, you need to get your house ready to sell. And, unless it’s a brand-spanking-new house, that means making some repairs. Making repairs … Continued

Getting Pre-Approved: How To Get A Loan In Martinsburg and Hagerstown

April 6, 2022

By Bill Kenny

The decision to buy a new home has been made, and now you’re eager to get house-hunting. But before you start scouring the local listings and scheduling showings, you need to work out how to get a loan in Martinsburg and Hagerstown. From pre-approval to closing, here’s what you need to know to get a … Continued

How To Use Data To Sell Your House Fast In Martinsburg and Hagerstown

March 30, 2022

By Bill Kenny

Shopping for and marketing real estate, as well as viewing, has now moved pretty much online where data is king. And this means that writing up a quick listing description that includes square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and vague words like “charming” and “cozy” just won’t cut it anymore. Today, you have to … Continued

How To Get A Lower Interest Rate On Your Mortgage In Martinsburg and Hagerstown

March 30, 2022

By Bill Kenny

Your mortgage is a big investment so you can make one of the most important purchases of your life. But it also can easily be one of the most expensive. Just because you need a mortgage to buy your dream home doesn’t mean there’s no room for negotiation to get the best possible price. Here’s … Continued

What You Need To Know About Buying A Martinsburg and Hagerstown House in 2019

March 23, 2022

By Bill Kenny

Purchasing a home is a big deal. You have to choose the neighborhood, figure out what’s negotiable and what’s not, and decide how to pay for it. There are a lot of decisions to make. Here’s what you need to know about buying a Martinsburg and Hagerstown house in 2019: KNOW WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD … Continued

Easy Ways To Handle The Upkeep of Your Martinsburg and Hagerstown House While It Is Listed

March 23, 2022

By Bill Kenny

When you list your house, you have to keep in a state of readiness for those inevitable occasions when potential buyers drop by on very short notice or even unannounced. That means that after you’ve performed the necessary maintenance and clean-up, you have to keep on keeping your house well maintained and ready for viewings. … Continued

Tips For Using Curb Appeal To Sell Your House In Martinsburg and Hagerstown

March 16, 2022

By Bill Kenny

Curb appeal is everything that makes a home look good from the curb – well-tended lawn, complementary landscaping, freshly painted trim, lack of exterior clutter, appealing entry area, fencing in tip-top shape, and more. Curb appeal is what creates that all-important great first impression. Without it, potential buyers may not even tour the inside if your house. … Continued

7 Areas Sellers Forget To Stage When Selling Their Martinsburg and Hagerstown Houses!

March 16, 2022

By Bill Kenny

Staging refers to decorating and arranging your home in order to showcase its best features and assets – for a quicker sale at a better price. And, really, staging isn’t optional anymore in the current real estate market. You just can’t leave anything to chance when it comes to a financial transaction as large as … Continued

How To Use Technology To Sell Your House Fast In Martinsburg and Hagerstown

March 9, 2022

By Bill Kenny

Only about a decade ago, selling a house was pretty simple and different from what it is now. Back then, it consisted mostly of agents talking to other agents without much involvement from consumers, the sellers and buyers themselves. But today, surveys show that 89% of home buyers rely on online tools to find homes. That means, … Continued

4 Surprising Things That Add Value To Your House in Martinsburg and Hagerstown

March 9, 2022

By Bill Kenny

Whether you want to add value to your house for investment purposes or in order to sell at a higher price, you’d be surprised at the ways you can do it without breaking the bank. Sure, a new roof and full kitchen and bathroom upgrades will do the trick, but there are less expensive things … Continued

4 Things to Look for When Buying Multi-Generational Property in Martinsburg and Hagerstown

March 2, 2022

By Bill Kenny

With economic conditions creating complications for adults of all age groups, it’s not uncommon to see families coming together to purchase a property together. In order to assist with accommodating people with varying wants and needs, here are 4 things to look for when buying multi-generational property in Martinsburg and Hagerstown. Adequate Space First and … Continued

The 6 Best Improvements For Selling Your House In Martinsburg and Hagerstown

March 2, 2022

By Bill Kenny

When it comes time to sell your house, you (naturally) want to get the most money out of it that you can. But you also don’t want to sink more money in it than you can recover at sale time. So not everything you can do to boost its value will be worth the expense. … Continued

Inexpensive Renovations To Help Sell Your Martinsburg and Hagerstown House

February 23, 2022

By Bill Kenny

Getting your home ready to sell can be a daunting task, especially if it’s a touch outdated or just could use some upgrades. Rather than gutting the entire kitchen or replacing the roof, you may be searching for some inexpensive renovations that can still help you sell your Martinsburg and Hagerstown house without breaking the … Continued

4 Ways Martinsburg and Hagerstown Home Selling Has Changed in the Wake of COVID-19

February 23, 2022

By Bill Kenny

One area that has been a constant focus in hopes of it providing some indicators for economic forecasts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is the real estate market. To help you better understand how things now operate in the new normal of the real estate market, let’s look at 4 ways Martinsburg and Hagerstown home selling … Continued

Martinsburg and Hagerstown Real Estate News: How to Know if You Should Buy Now or Wait

February 16, 2022

By Bill Kenny

The real estate market has gone through the wringer over the past year, and it has rapidly heated up now that pandemic concerns and restrictions have eased. In order to help decide if now is the time to be hitting the listings, let’s look at the real estate news to know if you should buy … Continued

How To Know When It Is Time To Sell Your House in Martinsburg and Hagerstown

February 15, 2022

By Bill Kenny

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you have a lot of company. In 2017, about 5.52 million existing and 612,000 newly constructed homes were sold. Still, it’s a big step, and you want to make sure it’s the right step for you. To help you make the right decision, here’s how to know when … Continued

5 Ways to Compete When Buying a Martinsburg and Hagerstown Home in a Seller’s Market

February 9, 2022

By Bill Kenny

This year is quickly ramping up to be a big one for the seller’s market in the world of real estate, and it can be tricky sticking the landing when you’re one of the buyers. Let’s hit the listings and show the seller of your dream home that you mean business with these 5 ways … Continued

How To Get The Best Listing Photos in Martinsburg and Hagerstown

February 8, 2022

By Bill Kenny

Today, 89% of all people in the market to buy a home begin their search online. That means they won’t actually see your house till late in the process. And that also means that they will rely almost entirely on your online listing photos to make their purchasing decisions. So f you want to sell … Continued

Marketing Strategies for Home Sellers in Martinsburg and Hagerstown

February 1, 2022

By Bill Kenny

Today, it usually takes more than a few photos, a hastily written description, and a listing on the MLS to sell a home. Now, you’ll need some creative marketing strategies and some well thought-out online marketing, for 89% of home buyers, today begin their search online. But done right, online marketing can be a highly … Continued