If you are selling a house, and choose to do so without a real estate agent, then you’ll be doing a FSBO- “for sale by owner.” Your house is most likely the most expensive thing you have, and your most valuable (and complex) physical asset. When it comes to selling, is it a good idea to sidestep professional help and do it yourself? Every home seller is faced with the same questions, “should I hire a Realtor™, or should I sell my home myself?”
4 Most Common Issues Found in Home Inspections
When you are preparing to have a home inspection done, it’s a good idea to think ahead about what the inspector will be looking at, and what problems they are most likely to find. This will help reduce the shock of seeing your home inspection report and prepare you to talk to the home inspector about concerns you have. It’s also helpful to think about the most common issues found in home inspections, so you know what you may be dealing with for your own home.
Home Inspection Tips for Sellers
A home inspection is typically thought of as being for buyers. A buyer will get a home inspection done of the house they want to buy in order to get a better understanding of the property and to negotiate with the seller any repairs that need to be done. However, a home inspection can be just as valuable to sellers. How? For all the same reasons as a buyer! The purpose of a home inspection is to determine the condition of the house by identifying deficiencies and future hazards. Knowing this before putting a house on the market can help a seller make necessary fixes, which makes the house more lucrative to begin with, and put the buyer more at ease. A seller’s home inspection may increase the likelihood of showings, and reduce time on the market. A seller’s home inspection can keep everyone from being caught off guard, so here are four home inspection tips for sellers.
How to Stage a Home Exterior
We’ve talked a lot about staging a home interior, but what about the exterior? You can never underestimate the importance of a good first impression, and the outside of your home informs the first impression of a potential buyer. Curb appeal means making a buyer feel welcomed, and showing that you’ve taken good care of the home. While there are a few differences between staging an exterior versus an interior, the basics are the same. You want to keep the area clean, well-maintained, functional, beautiful, and winsome, with a balance of being a clean slate with some touches of personality. Here are five tips for staging a home exterior to sell.
Minimalism and Maximalism in Home Staging
Contemporary decor trends are moving away from minimalism towards maximalism, but when it comes to home staging, finding a balance between the two is key. Minimalism is marked by clean lines, neutral colors, and sparseness. Maximalism is characterized by bold colors and whimsical decor. When staging a house you want buyers to be able to see themselves in the home, but that doesn’t mean a staged house must be devoid of personality. Here are some ways to find the balance between minimalism and maximalism in home staging.
Mid-Century Modern Home Staging
5 Ways For Sellers to Prepare For Home Inspections
In order to best facilitate a successful contract, the timely inspection process, and quick closing it’s vital for a seller to do the due diligence of preparing for the inspection. Now that we’ve clarified what a home inspection is, and what it is not, let’s get on with the 5 ways to prepare for the home inspection.
What Are Current Home Staging Trends?
When it comes time to stage your home for selling, it’s important to keep up with contemporary home staging trends to make sure your house is as appealing as possible. You want your house to be a place buyers can imagine living in and you want it to represent something aspirational. Here are some things to keep in mind.
