If you’re like many people considering selling a home in Lake City, you might be wondering whether you should make repairs or upgrade your house before you put it on the market. Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to that question. For some people, making repairs or upgrades isn’t even an option, whether it’s for financial […]
What Do Buyers Notice First During Home Tours?
When potential buyers are interested in your home – most people begin their searches online – they’ll set up an appointment to come see it. It goes without saying that the pictures don’t tell the whole story (but if you have great listing photos, they can come close), so you need to know what buyers […]
How to Handle Tough Buyers
As a seller, you’ll most likely encounter a wide range of potential buyers – and some are tougher than others are when it comes to finalizing your transaction. While your Realtor® will walk you through the negotiation process, there are a few things you should know about dealing with tough buyers. Sticking to Your Price […]
FSBO vs. Realtor – What’s Better?
If you’re like many people considering selling your North Florida land or home, you may have explored the option of doing it yourself. While some people can successfully move a “for sale by owner,” or FSBO, it isn’t the right choice for everyone. What’s Involved in Selling a Home? As you may have guessed, there’s […]
Seller Financing vs. Rent-to-Own
If you’re like many people, you’ve heard of both seller financing and “rent-to-own” financing, but do you know the difference between the two? What is Seller Financing? Seller financing, which is also commonly referred to as owner financing, is a loan that the seller provides to the purchaser. Generally, the buyer and seller reach their […]
Pros and Cons of Seller Financing
Seller financing can be extremely beneficial to both parties. However, just like any other type of financing, it can have drawbacks. So what are the pros and cons of seller financing? Pros of Seller Financing Typically, with seller financing, in the two parties negotiate everything on their own – and that means both parties can […]
What is Owner Financing?
Owner financing, commonly called seller financing, is a loan provided by the seller to the purchaser. In many cases, the purchaser will make a down payment and then make installment payments – usually on a monthly basis, just as he or she would with a traditional mortgage – until the loan is paid off. Generally, […]
What is a CMA?
If you’re thinking about selling your home in North Florida, you’ve probably heard all about CMAs – but what is a CMA, and do you need one? What is a CMA in Real Estate? A comparative market analysis, which is commonly called a CMA, is a detailed report put together by a real […]
5 Great Tips for Staging Your North Florida Home
Putting your home on the market is a big deal – and if you’re like most people, you assume that you’ll host open houses, people will set appointments to see it and, eventually, someone will buy it. That’s pretty much the case, but don’t forget one important step: home staging. What is Home Staging? Home […]
Sellers: What You Need to Know About Home Inspections
Pre-sale home inspections are part of just about every real estate transaction, and sometimes, what the inspectors uncover make the deal unacceptable to buyers. As a seller, what do you need to know about home inspections? How Home Inspections Work The buyer usually hires a home inspector of his or her choosing to comb through […]