When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top five recommended repairs to […]
At Sarah Harrington Real Estate, we’re busy meeting new buyers and sellers in 2018. Just after the holidays, buyers begin looking for homes. Most sellers are getting repairs completed and waiting for the spring market. This is a huge mistake! There are many benefits to selling your home in the winter. Placing your home for […]
Technology is changing the landscape of real estate! While the personal face-to-face interactions with customers and clients is still extremely important, the use of the latest technology to draw in potential buyers when listing homes is here! Social media and other technology can enhance the experience and bring a potential buyer to see my client’s […]
When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison, so a pricing decision often relies on comparisons to several recent sales in the area. Here are five criteria we look for in a sales […]
When you have a signed contract with the buyer for your home, you may feel as if you can breathe a sigh of relief. While it’s certainly true that you can lighten up on the perfectionism required to show your home at any moment, as a seller you still need to cooperate with your buyer, […]
Whether you’re selling a condo, lake home or a Vermont mountain escape, a home’s outdoor space is often key in the potential homeowner’s willingness to say, “We’ll take it!” With property values on the rise, it’s important to create additional living space by bringing the indoors out. No matter the size, creating an inviting area for entertainment and […]
REALTORS® aren’t just agents. They’re professional members of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict code of ethics. This is the REALTOR® difference for home buyers: 1. Ethical treatment Every REALTOR® must adhere to a strict code of ethics, which is based on professionalism and protection of the public. As a REALTOR®’s […]
These tips will help you convince buyers your property offers top value for their dollar. Amp up curb appeal. Look at your home objectively from the street. Check the condition of the landscaping, paint, roof, shutters, front door, knocker, windows, and house number. Observe how your window treatments look from the outside. Something special—such as […]
Sellers: 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 and consider these points: Comparable properties: A “comp” is what real estate professionals call home sales that can be reasonably used to help determine the price of your home. But just because […]
These questions will help you decide whether you’re ready for a home that’s larger or in a more desirable location. If you answer yes to most of the questions, you may be ready to move. 1) Have you built substantial equity in your current home? Check your annual mortgage statement or call your lender to […]