I find its imperative these days to incessantly use our name, links, key words, meta tags, hash tags, buzz words, hyper-local words, shop-local words just to stay relevant and top of mind to local real estate buyers and sellers and our own friends and neighbors. While it can make for some clunky reading, Google really appreciates it and [...]
Wallpaper: Wallpaper & borders, old and new, even if it is tolerable and to the buyer’s taste (not likely) it is usually very difficult to remove and painting over it is not really a good option. It could require a steamer, a scraper, and a sander and sometimes the sheet rock comes with it. Hiring it out could be a costly expense that the [...]
According to a recent report from ATTOM Data Solutions there are 3 top dates to sell coming up in June where a seller can sell for top dollar.
So, what are you waiting for? Find out how much your property is worth this month by [...]
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Our HSTIMATES have been a great source of feedback and recommendations for sellers who are serious about selling for the most amount of money possible in the least amount of time. If you are serious about selling and want the opinion of more than just one Realtor I suggest you request a HSTIMATE. You reap the benefit of our collective experience which will net you more in the sale of your home. You don’t pay more for experience, you get more. Check out our tips on choosing the best agent to represent you in any real estate transaction.
Sellers ask us what they can expect to get for their home if they sell it with a crumbling basement. One that is obvious to the naked eye or one that has been confirmed to have the presence of pyrrhotite but is showing no signs of deterioration. What if, as the seller, you want to avoid the application process, the out of pocket expense, the stress, and the waiting that comes with a CFSIC claim?
This year’s Agent Recognition even was held Friday, February 8th at Pine & Iron Axe Throwing in Hartford and catered by Bears BBQ. Our annual outing celebrates everyone’s accomplishments and participation in the previous year of outstanding sales production and customer service. We close the office for the afternoon so everyone has an [...]
The numbers are in and we crushed it again in 2018! Home Selling Team grabbed the top spot with 259 sales and a 20.3% market share in our 20-town region, the next closest company at 140 sales and 10.97% market share.
Helicoptering a Showing
Much like helicopter parenting, hovering is largely unhealthy for a successful viewing of your home. The buyer is uncomfortable and can’t express their true feelings, less they offend you and their agent should direct them to not tip their hand by showing interest. So what have you accomplished by being there: The [...]
The FSBO- For Sale But Overwhelmed
Sell your home yourself, it makes perfect sense. How hard can it be and it will save you at least the commission to the listing agent. Depending on your sales price, that could save you a nice chunk of your net proceeds. I mean how hard can it be? My neighbor moonlights as a real estate [...]
This post is not supported by knowledge of an engineering report confirming the existence of a failing foundation nor a disclosure in the MLS stating such, but by a visual inspection of the property, precipitous price drops, foreclosure, and a reduction of almost $50,000 in assessed value by the town. This contemporary cape is a 3 bedroom, [...]
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