Agents, how’s your listing presentation? It’s important for real estate agents to go into their listing presentations with a good idea of how they will price their client’s home. I’ve heard that one of the top reasons, if not the #1 reason, for a home not selling is because it’s priced too high. By encouraging […]
Why price per square foot can be an agent’s worst enemy when pricing a home
May 26, 2016 By 7 Comments
Do you use price per square foot to list a home? One question I get a lot from agents is “what price per square foot are homes selling for in such and such neighborhood”? Whenever I get this question I cringe because in and of itself price per square foot is not always the best indicator […]
5 Ways an appraisal can help sell a stale listing
March 1, 2016 By 9 Comments
If you’re suffering from a stale listing consider an appraisal If you’re a FSBO (for sale by owner) home seller or an agent and haven’t been able to sell your home, you may be the victim of a stale listing. A stale listing is one that has been on the market for a longer than […]
Should I show buyers my prelisting appraisal?
January 12, 2016 By 13 Comments
Do buyers need to see my prelisting appraisal? I was doing a prelisting appraisal for a client this week and she asked me an interesting question I want to share with you. She wanted to know if she should show the report to buyers looking at her house or if she should keep it private. […]
Who can order a home appraisal?
December 8, 2015 By 6 Comments
Is it ok for anyone to order a home appraisal? I received a call this week from a homeowner who wanted to order a home appraisal for a refinance loan. They knew the mortgage company would need it to complete the loan. What they didn’t know is that several years ago government legislation made it […]
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