Realtor Marina Secrets

It’s a buyer’s market. It’s a seller’s market. You’ve probably heard these terms before. But what do they really mean when you’re considering buying or selling a home?A buyer’s market exists when the supply of homes in a particular market exceeds the demand. Since there are more homes for sale, a...

When you prepare your house for sale, you want to make every room look stunning. But, for any number of reasons, that isn’t always possible. You may not have the time or resources to redecorate or “stage” your entire house. So if you have to choose just three rooms to focus on, which should they ...

When shopping for anything — clothes, MP3 players, even homes — it’s natural to look for a bargain. We all want to pay the lowest price possible.However, this attitude can get in the way of finding, and getting, the home we want. In fact, many people miss great opportunities because their price e...

A home inspection isn’t just useful when buying a home. It can be invaluable when selling one, too.How?A home inspection can detect previously unknown problems that you may wish to address before putting your house on the market.For example, let’s say an inspection reveals that there is a small c...

A home inspection is a vital part of the buying process.It protects you from unknowingly purchasing a house that has serious deficiencies – and thereby turning what was initially a dream home into a nightmare.So what actually happens during a home inspection? Here are a few snapshots of what to e...

Wondering how much your house would sell for in today’s market? To find out, you'll need answers to these three questions:How much have similar houses in your community sold for recently? Review sales in your area over the past six months as well as homes currently listed. This information will g...

Hiring the right home inspector is important. After all, you want the inspection to leave no stone unturned when determining the condition of the house you are considering purchasing.Unfortunately, the professionalism and range of services vary widely in the home inspection industry. So it pays t...

“Curb appeal”. You’ve probably heard that term used before. It refers to how valuable and enticing your house looks from the outside, typically from the perspective of a potential buyer “standing on the curb”. Many people focus on preparing the inside of their house for sale, and neglect preparin...

Is there a perfect time to sell your house? The short answer is: Whenever you’re ready.Market “timing” isn’t the only factor that influences how quickly your house will sell or for how much.The preparations you make before listing your house on the market will also have a big impact on your succe...