With tax time upon us once again, it is important to point out a great tax credit that is available for first time homebuyers this year. This was enacted as part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 and is designed to help lessen the financial impact of buying your first home. If [...]
Archive | January, 2009
Sellers, be prepared to negotiate ALL offers
It is no secret that today’s real estate market is favoring buyers. Inventories are high, time on market is longer than before, and buyers are able to be picky and are able to negotiate when they find a home that they like. In a slow market, many buyers will feel empowered to place low offers [...]
Should I use a real estate agent who is paid a salary?
Does it make a difference if your real estate agent is paid a salary or a commission? Will you get a better deal or better service one way or the other? This is a highly contentious question, and I’m sure that other agents will have strong opinions on it. First, a disclaimer. Our company believes [...]
Let those buyers see your house!
When we list a property for sale, one of the most frequent questions and concerns is how best to coordinate showings for buyers when the seller still lives in the house. If the home is vacant, we simply tell agents that there is a keybox and they can “show anytime”. When the home is still [...]
