HOW TO
Improve the Odds of an Offer
Price it right.
Set a price at the lower end of your property’s realistic price range. Consider:
Comparable properties: A “comp” is what real estate professionals call home sales that can be rea...
HOW TO
Navigate a Short Sale
Be prepared for a lengthy waiting period.
Even if you’re well organized and have all the documents in place, short sales can still be a long process. Waiting for your lender’s review of the short-sale package...
HOW TO
Prepare for a Short Sale
A short sale is one where the net proceeds from the sale won’t cover your total mortgage obligation and closing costs, and you don’t have other sources of money to cover the deficiency. It’s significantly...
WHAT TO KNOW
About the Appraisal Process
Once you are under contract, the buyer’s lender will send out an appraiser to make sure the purchase price is in line with the property’s value.
Appraisals help guide mortgage terms.
The apprai...
HOW TO
Use Feng Shui Concepts in Staging
Feng Shui is a Chinese system of beliefs that govern spatial arrangement in relation to the flow of energy or “life force” (known as chi or qi) in a building. Learn how to appeal to buyers who foll...
CHECKLIST
For Better a Home Showing
Remove clutter. Clear off counters and pack unnecessary decorative items. Put extra furniture in storage, and remove out-of-season items. Don’t forget to clean out the garage, too.
Let it shine. Cl...