For Sellers

If you’ve owned your home for a while, you probably have some serious equity. Right now, over two-thirds of homeowners have either paid off their mortgage entirely or have at least 50% equity. That’s a powerful position to be in. Because that much equity gives you a strong financial cushion and an asset you can use to fund your long-term goals. If you're thinking about moving, downsizing, or just...

If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do I do if it doesn’t sell? And for a growing number of homeowners, that’s turning into a new dilemma: should I just rent it instead? There’s a term for this in the industry, and it’s called an accidental landlord. Here’s how Yahoo...

Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners taking their homes off the market is up 38% since the start of this year and 48% since the same time last June. For every 100 new listings in...

Wondering what’s really going on with home prices? The truth is: it depends on where you live. In the 50 largest metros, nearly half are still seeing prices climb. The other half are seeing slight declines. It’s a clear reminder that real estate is hyper-local. And understanding what’s happening in your specific market is key. Let’s talk about what’s unfolding in our area, and how that...

When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin, that’s happening a bit more often lately. The good news is, it’s completely avoidable if you lean on an agent for insight into why that is and how to avoid it happening to you. This June, 15% of pending home sales fell through. That means those...

Now that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal. That's why almost half of homeowners are making some type of concession. This can include covering closing costs, paying for repairs, or dropping the price. Not sure which concessions to offer? Let’s connect so you know what’s working for sellers in our...