Advice for Buyers and Sellers
STRAIGHT TALK
How To Tell If A Home Is Overpriced (Without Offending the Seller)
When you’re in the real estate market as a buyer, you always have to do your due diligence, which includ…
The Do’s & Don’ts of Selling A Home ‘As-Is
If you can’t stand the idea of renovating and staging your house for the market, selling your home ̶…
The Truth About Appraisals: What Buyers & Sellers Should Expect
The appraisal is one of many items on your to-do list between making an offer and closing on a home. A lot res…
Coffee with State Wide: The Pre-Approval Letter
A pre-approval letter is more than a formality—it’s your green light in today’s market. It tells sellers you’r…
Coffee with State Wide: The Buyers Agency Contract
A Buyer Agency Agreement is simply a way to make sure you have someone officially on your side when buying a h…
Bridge Loans, HELOCs & More: Creative Ways To Buy Before You Sell
The timing of buying a house when you already own one can be tricky, especially if you’re relying on the…
How To Handle Lowball Offers Without Losing Your Cool
After an open house or a showing, you may anxiously wait for offers to come in. When you get the news from you…
Open House Secrets: Subtle Tweaks That Attract More Buyers
An open house is traditionally the first opportunity for prospective buyers to set foot in your home. When don…
The Fine Print On HOA Rules Buyers Often Miss
An HOA can offer a great deal of value to homeowners, but it can also impose a lot of restrictions. Unfortunat…

