Kitchens are a big deal to prospective buyers, so if yours is on the cozy side, you may want to do what you can to make it appear larger before you put your home on the market. Though you may be tempted to pull off a full-scale kitchen renovation, don't jump on the idea just [...]
If you're like many people, you've heard that you shouldn't try to sell your home during winter - but you may not know that selling a home in winter can be the best decision you've ever made. This guide covers the three things you should know before you list your home during the colder months. [...]
When you sell a property, there's more to think about than just the sale price. You also need to consider capital gains tax - a tax on the profits made from selling property. This guide explains what capital gains tax is, when you have to pay it and how it works. What is Capital Gains [...]
When you're buying or selling a home, one of the most important steps is putting down an earnest money deposit. This guide explains everything you need to know about earnest money deposits, including what they are, how much money they typically are and why they're so important. The Complete Guide to Earnest Money Deposits in [...]
When you're selling your home, one of the most important things to know is how much it's worth. Your REALTOR® will help you determine that with a comparative market analysis, or CMA. This guide explains what a CMA is and how it's used to find a home's value. What is a CMA? You may have [...]
If you’re like many home-sellers, you know that when a buyer makes an offer on your home, the buyer’s lender will send an appraiser to check things out. But how important is the appraisal? This guide explains. How Important is a Home Appraisal? The home appraisal is very important – not only to you, but [...]
If you are like many people, you've considered selling your home. Here are five signs that it's time to sell and move on. 5 Signs it’s Time to Sell Your Home It can be difficult to tell when it's really time to sell a home and move on to something different. However, these five signs [...]
If you're thinking about selling your home in Midland, there may be a few kitchen improvements you should make. This guide explains. 5 Kitchen Improvements That You May Need to Make Before Selling Your Home Your real estate agent will walk through your home with you before you list it for sale. Together, you and [...]
We’ve all been there: The REALTOR® calls and says some prospective buyers want to swing by – and they’ll be there in 15 minutes. But your house isn’t quite ready for buyers! So what can you do? This guide gives you a quick run-down with five tips for cleaning on the fly before a showing. [...]
If you’re selling your home in Midland but you know it smells a bit musty, there are a few things you can do – and this guide explains. What Should You Do if Your Home Smells Musty? Older homes and those that are in damp environments often develop mildew problems – and for the most [...]
