Buying or selling a house frequently involves something a lot of people really hate to do – negotiate. They worry about coming off as too pushy or too weak, fear they’ll get the short end of the stick, or think that somehow the whole deal will fall through if they don’t do everything “right.” Fortunately, […]
Sold Your Home in 2019? Check Out These Potential Tax Deductions
If you sold your home in 2019, you might be able to snag a few tax benefits – but as always, you should talk to a tax professional to be sure. Sold Your Home in 2019? Check Out These Potential Tax Deductions Selling costs Home improvements and repairs Property taxes Mortgage interest Here’s a closer […]
What is a Stratified Real Estate Market?
If you’re buying or selling a home in Lake City this year, you’re probably already familiar with the terms buyer’s market and seller’s market. But what is a stratified market? Here’s what you need to know. What is a Stratified Real Estate Market? A stratified real estate market is an area that’s neither a buyer’s […]
How to Stage a Farmhouse Living Room
When you’re selling a farmhouse with your property, whether you’re putting a ranch, an equestrian property or a timberland tract on the market, staging is important – you can use it to your advantage when it comes to selling your place for more money (and, in many cases, faster than others are selling). Your REALTOR® […]
3 Curb Appeal Tips to Help You Sell Your Farmhouse in Lake City
When you’re selling a farmhouse in Lake City or one of the surrounding communities, your REALTOR® will probably talk to you about staging it to make it as appealing as possible to prospective buyers – and part of that is through curb appeal. Curb Appeal Basics Curb appeal – how attractive your home is from […]
Staging to Sell a Farmhouse in North Florida
When you’re selling a farmhouse in North Florida, whether it’s in Lake City or another community, your REALTOR® will talk to you about the importance of staging the home to make it as appealing as possible to a wide range of buyers. The property may be what sells the home, but you still want the […]
Sellers: Making a Counteroffer
When you’re selling a property in Lake City or one of the surrounding communities and you receive an offer, you have a few choices. You can accept it as-is if you’re happy with it, you can reject it outright, or you can counteroffer. But how do you counteroffer, and what can you do to make […]
Sellers: How to Calculate Net Proceeds
When you’re selling a home or other property in Lake City, you need to know how much money you’ll walk away with when the deal is done. Here’s how to calculate net proceeds so you can make the right choice on which offer to accept. Sellers: How to Calculate Net Proceeds When you get an […]
How to Get Rid of Pet Odors When You’re Selling Your Home
If you’re selling a home in Lake City, you want your house to appeal to as many prospective buyers as possible. And that means eliminating every trace of pet odor. So where do you start? How to Get Rid of Pet Odors When You’re Selling Your Home You need to know how serious the pet odors […]
Should You Stay Home When Buyers Come to See Your House?
If you’re like most people selling a home in Lake City, you know that means people will eventually come to see it. And that means you should high-tail it out of the house. But why should you leave, and what should you take with you? Should You Stay Home When Buyers Come to See Your House? […]