When selling your home, there is a myriad of paperwork to fill out before the home even goes on the market. In addition to a listing agreement with your real estate agent, most states mandate that sellers complete various disclosure forms (required forms vary by state), which provide potential buyers information about the home, such as homeowner association fees, cost of monthly utilities, any property easements, and condition of the home.
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 92% of homebuyers begin their home search online. Online photos provide potential buyers with an idea of the size, layout, and condition of a house without them having to set foot inside. Professional and attractive photos increase the likelihood that a potential buyer will decide to schedule an appointment to tour a home in person.
Our Market Ready Guide provides strategic advice and useful tips to get top dollar for your house when the time comes to sell.
In addition to helping clients buy and sell homes across the Washington, DC metro area and hosting a weekly radio show on WMAL, Eric Stewart recently founded Widow Care, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. The mission of Widow Care is to provide desperately needed support services to widows and widowers dealing with the loss of a spouse so they can become empowered to carry on with their lives.
Selling | Retirement | Downsizing
As we get older, downsizing to a smaller residence is typically inevitable. However, downsizing can be particularly intimidating for seniors who may find it overwhelming to think about letting go of cherished memories and items they’ve accumulated over a lifetime.
With the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta occurring on June 15, 2015, Eric Stewart, host of The Eric Stewart Show airing every Sunday from 7am – 8am on WMAL AM 630/105.9 FM, will be dedicating his upcoming radio show on Sunday, June 14 to the impact of the Magna Carta and its influence on democratic governments around the world, and most importantly to its impact on the development of the U.S. Constitution and the rights of U.S. citizens.
Do you live in a home that is too large? Maybe there are entire portions of your home you no longer live in, but you heat them, clutter them, and ignore them. It may be time to downsize, or as we call it, rightsize your life.
Have you found yourself facing fierce competition while attempting to buy a home?
Buy | Selling | Maryland | Washington, DC | Virginia
Defining a legal bedroom may seem simple, but despite clear building codes the process is wrought with grey areas.
INSIDER TIPS | Property Prep | Selling
When it comes to selling your home, as the old saying goes, you don’t get a second chance to make a good impression.
Buy | Money | Selling | Maryland | Washington, DC | Virginia
Housing data for April 2015, released by RealEstate Business Intelligence, shows a continued trend of modest price increases, higher sales, lower days-on-market, and greater inventory through the first four months of the year.
