Searching for a home is becoming easier every day with more access to web sites across the country; Realtor.com is the king of real estate listings. There are real estate company sites such as ColdwellBanker.com and Remax.com where you can access the local affiliates and all their listings in the US, Canada, or International. Or a little back door play is to go to the state board of realtors where they list all the local realtor boards and the local MLS sites.
Advertising Your Home
Have you ever wondered why that beautiful and well-kept house at the corner is still up for sale after almost six months? Youve been there, asked around (no murders there), found the price reasonable, and yet they have not received an offer to sell. You look around, and you notice nothing.
Advice on Picking a Real Estate Agent
The ideal agent is not always the one with the most sales under his or her belt, or the most years on the job. The ideal agent is one who listens to you, is easy to get along with, and has the tools and skills to address your unique situation.
Answering Phoned Inquiries About The Home You Are Selling
When you are selling your home, expect a lot of people to intrude on your privacy. If your home is being handled by real estate agents, then most of the calls and inquires would be handled by them. If you are selling your home by yourself, then youve got a big job in your hands.
Sell Your Property Without An Agent
For the longest time, owners would always turn to agents to sell properties. These days, you can sell your property without an agent and save a bundle on commissions.
Is FSBO For You?
Selling your home yourself can save you thousands of dollars in commissions. However, that doesnt mean you should necessarily do it for the following reasons:
Issues in Real Estate
When we speak of the real estate economy, we use national statistics but speak locally. On the other hand the stock market is based on the national or even the world economy.