Category Archives: Home Selling Tips

Top 7 Tips to Attract the Best Offers for Your Home

Top 7 Tips to Attract the Best Offers for Your Home. Pam Fraser. Woman looking to the right and smiling.

Not long ago, home sellers were in their heyday, as historically-low mortgage rates triggered a real estate buying frenzy. However, the Federal Reserve shut down the party when it began raising interest rates last year.

Now, it’s not as simple to sell a home. While pandemic-era homebuyers were racing the clock trying to lock in a low mortgage rate and gain a foothold in the market, current buyers are more discerning. Higher prices and mortgage rates have pushed their limits of affordability, leading them to prioritize cost, condition, and overall value.

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My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What?

My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What? Pam Fraser picture of the front of a two-story home

When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make the most money possible, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. And homeowners who try to do it themselves, or receive bad advice, can end up stuck (months later) with a property that hasn’t sold.

If that’s you, don’t panic! I’ve outlined the top five reasons a home doesn’t sell. Plus, I’ve got action steps you can take to overcome each of these issues.

Not sure why your property didn’t sell? If you’re not already working with an agent or your listing has expired or been withdrawn, give me a call! I’d be happy to offer a free, no-obligation assessment and create an action plan to get your home SOLD.

This marketing piece is not intended as a solicitation for properties currently in an exclusive agreement with another Broker.

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7 Tips to Sell Your Home for Top Dollar

7 TIPS TO SELL YOUR HOME FOR TOP DOLLAR PAM FRASER  red sofa in room with wood flooring and black pot

Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. But if you follow these steps, you can get top dollar in today’s market.

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What Is a Mortgage Buydown?

What Is a Mortgage Buydown? Pam Fraser picture of a house, calculator, pencil and coins

Mortgage rates have more than doubled in a matter of months. This is making homes much less affordable for today’s buyers. It’s also softening the strong seller’s market we’ve experienced over the last few years. Because of this, it’s important for home sellers to use all of the tools at their disposal to make their homes as marketable as possible. It’s equally important for home buyers to make their home purchases as affordable as they can. One way you can do this is with an interest rate buydown. An interest rate buydown reduces the monthly mortgage payment for the home buying borrower.

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Your Move: 10 Tips to Make It Go Smoothly

Your Move: 10 Tips to Make It Go Smoothly woman holding a moving box

The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place. And making your move more efficient and less stressful will be a big help.

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7 Costly Home Selling Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

7 Costly Home Selling Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them) Pam Fraser woman refinishing a chair

No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling into a new place. Almost all sellers want to make the most money possible.

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Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale

Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale house with green lawn and sunny sky

We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell. If you want to maximize your sales price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market. Here’s a seller’s checklist to help you maximize your sales price and minimize your stress.

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8 Popular Home Updates for 2022

8 Popular Home Updates for 2022

Even in today’s fast-moving market, home updates and design are still important. They are one of the first things buyers notice when entering your home. Luckily, compared to many things in the real estate market that you can’t control, these are details that you can.

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The State of Real Estate in 2022

The State of Real Estate in 2022 for sale sign and house

Where is real estate headed in 2022? Last year was definitely one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August 2021.

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Zillow Offers Failure Shows Value of Real Estate Experts

Zillow Offers Failure Shows Value of Real Estate Experts

Zillow announced earlier this month that it was shutting down its Zillow Offers iBuyer program. Zillow’s failure illustrates the limitations of technology in the real estate market. Technology is helpful, but it still takes a real estate expert to understand the nuances of the market. And understanding the market allows real estate professionals to help buyers and sellers by properly pricing and selling homes.

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