If you’re like many people, you kind-of like the idea of buying a fixer-upper and living in it while you make improvements. But that’s not always the best choice. Here’s what you need to know. Thinking About Buying a Fixer-Upper? Before you dive in headfirst, think about these things: Not all flaws can be fixed […]
Should You Sell Your Home As-Is?
Prepping to sell your home can be tough. Your Realtor® will advise you to patch up any issues, clean it and stage it – and that’s all before you even list it for sale. But in some cases, you can sell your home as-is. Related: How to Get Your House Ready to Sell Should You Sell Your […]
How to Get Your House Ready to Sell
If you’re thinking about selling your home in Lake City, there are a few things you can do to get ready for the big transaction – and the key is doing them long before you call a Realtor® out for a listing appointment. How to Get Your House Ready to Sell Walk through your house and […]
3 Tips to Help You Sell Your Home Fast
If you’re like many people selling a home in Lake City, you want to sell it quickly and at a reasonable price. But how do you sell your home fast? Check out these three tips: Work with the right Realtor® Stage your home properly Be flexible with showings 3 Tips to Help You Sell Your […]
What is a Short Sale in Real Estate?
Don’t let the name fool you – a short sale in real estate doesn’t have anything to do with time. Instead, it has to do with “shorting” the lender money owed. What is a Short Sale? Somewhere around 5 percent of all homes sold in the U.S. are short sales. Some sellers choose this route […]
How to Make an Offer On Your Dream Home in Lake City
If you’re like most people looking for a home for sale in Lake City or a nearby community, your Realtor® will talk to you about getting preapproval from your lender before you start your house-hunt. Once you have that in hand, you can tour homes that fit within your budget and make an offer once you […]
Do You Really Need Preapproval?
When you’re buying a home for sale in Lake City, your Realtor® will probably advise you to get preapproval from your lender before you even start house-hunting. But do you really need preapproval? Do You Really Need Preapproval? Here’s What You Need to Know A mortgage preapproval letter is a letter from your lender that […]
How to Clean All Your Floors in 15 Minutes
We’ve all been there – your real estate agent calls and says there are people who want to come to see your home, but the only time that works for them is… right now. And your floors are a hot mess. Good news: You can clean all the floors in your house in 15 minutes. […]
4 Fast Kitchen Cleaning Tips for Showings
What if we told you that you could clean your kitchen in 10 minutes so you’re ready for your next showing? Really, you can leave everything sparkling and ready to go. Here’s what you need to know. 4 Fast Kitchen Cleaning Tips for Showings As soon as you get word that potential buyers are coming […]
Want to Scare Away Buyers? Leave These Things Visible in Your Home
When you’re selling your home in Lake City or a nearby community, your real estate agent will tell you how important it is to stage it properly. But there are a few things you need to know, outside the realm of traditional staging, that could help you with a sale. (Or scare away potential buyers.) […]