1. Being seduced by a home’s good looks and ignoring the fundamentals 2. Not buying for location 3. Skimping on services 4. Waiting on upgrades until after close Buyers building a home, especially first-time homebuyers, often err on the side of thinking that they can get a better deal on certain upgrades after closing … [Read more...] about 6 Mistakes Home Buyers Make
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5 Negotiating Tactics that Kill a Sale
Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics can sink a deal pretty quickly. Here are some negotiation tactics buyers (and real estate professionals) should avoid: Lowball offers: … [Read more...] about 5 Negotiating Tactics that Kill a Sale
Tip #6
What is clutter? Clutter is anything you’re keeping around your house that doesn’t add value to your life. Decluttering is all about making room in your home for the things that matter. Clutter can also negatively impact your ability to sell your home. Buyers have a hard time looking past large objects. It can create a … [Read more...] about Tip #6
Dispelling Refinancing Myths
“Refinancing” is a scary word for many people, but that shouldn’t be the case for you. For many homeowners, refinancing can not only lower your monthly payments and help with your monthly budget, but it can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. YOU’RE NOT TOO LATE. For years now, we’ve been hearing that interest … [Read more...] about Dispelling Refinancing Myths
Understanding Supply, Demand and Condition in Real Estate
I've noticed after numerous listing appointments and talking with people that it's not clear why home improvements help sell a home faster, and for top dollar. In many cases, people feel these improvements are an expense and not an investment. I want to share this food analogy below, as I believe this will help show how … [Read more...] about Understanding Supply, Demand and Condition in Real Estate
Spring Cleaning Tips for Home Maintenance
Clean/Paint the Trim Grab your magic eraser and start wiping down all the scuffs, dirt, and fingerprints off all your interior trim (baseboards, door frames, doors, etc. If there are deep scrapes or dark scratches consider grabbing a can of your semigloss trim paint and start painting. Clean Vents & Registers … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning Tips for Home Maintenance
Buyer Contingencies
Did you know there are five contingencies outlined in the contract to allow a buyer to cancel without penalty or financial loss? Arizona is a buyer-friendly state. The Arizona purchase contract is designed to protect home buyers by giving escapee. Learn these five contingencies and you will find yourself more confident when … [Read more...] about Buyer Contingencies
Real Estate and Vacation Rentals
Investment Homes & AirBnB Are you considering turning your rental into an AirBnB or Vacation rental? In this Arizona market right now, a 6 or 7% cap is considered average/good. 10% CAP is considered excellent for a long-term rental.Did you know that, the earning potential with a vacation rental can be 80% or more than that … [Read more...] about Real Estate and Vacation Rentals
How to: Update Kitchen Cabinet handles
One of the biggest cosmetic differences you can make in a kitchen is adding handles to the kitchen cabinets.It dresses the cabinets up and gives it a refined, or "finished" look. It's not that cabinets look bad without handles, but they look better with handles. It's like a man in a suite. A man without a tie in a suite … [Read more...] about How to: Update Kitchen Cabinet handles
Understanding Buyer Pschology
I believe understanding the psychology of consumers is key to obtaining the most money on a home. In today's "I" world (iPhone, iPad, iMac, Selfies), the masses seek instant gratification! Everyone seems to desire the nicest or newest possession. This applies across all platforms. It doesn't matter if it's Ralph Lauren's latest … [Read more...] about Understanding Buyer Pschology
