By Wendy Helfenbaum When you decide to sell a house that desperately needs updating, you basically have two choices: Sell it as is—in its current condition without improvements—or make upgrades in the hope of reaping bigger bucks down the line. While renovating your property will inevitably sell your home faster and for more money, listing…
By Erin Gifford When you list your home, the process can be overwhelming and full of uncertainty. Where do you start? And how much do you really need to do to make sure your house doesn’t linger on the market? Well, consider this your secret formula—straight from the pros—for getting your place sold fast. It all comes…
By Cathie Ericson Home sellers are often told to make upgrades to their house before they sell … but when is the best time to get those home improvements underway, in terms of scoring the best ROI? It’s a tough balance to strike. After all, the sooner you remodel your kitchen or retile the bathroom, the…
By Daniel Bortz When is the best time to sell your house? Timing can make a big difference in terms of selling your home quickly and for the most cash. But here’s the thing: The rules on pinpointing that best time might not be what you think. The assumption that spring is always the best…
By Daniel Bortz When is the best time to sell your house? Timing can make a big difference in terms of selling your home quickly and for the most cash. But here’s the thing: The rules on pinpointing that best time might not be what you think. The assumption that spring is always the…
By Jill Pretzel Selling a house can be a big job, and stressful too! There’s so much to think about regarding the market, home staging, repairs, and more—it’s no surprise sellers find it so overwhelming. So in the interests of winnowing it all down to the true essentials—the tasks that can make a real difference—we…
By Daniel Bortz For many home sellers, there’s no better time to list than the spring, and for good reason: This is peak home-buying season, folks! Buyers turn out in droves once warmer weather finally arrives, bringing people out of hibernation mode, and bidding wars abound as buyers look for ways to one-up their competition.…
By Margaret Heidenry You may be wondering if there are tax deductions when selling a home. And the answer is: You bet! But there’s also a new tax code—aka the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—causing quite a bit of confusion this filing season. Rest assured that if you sold your home last year (or are planning…
By: Rachel Stults 5 Big Reasons to Sell Your Home This Year It’s no secret that life’s been pretty good to sellers for the past several years. Even if you had no need—or desire—to move, the housing landscape might have seriously tempted you to put your house on the market anyway. After all, it’s hard…
The Number Every Homeowner and Seller Should Know Have you ever wondered “How much is my house worth?”? If you’re hoping to sell your home, knowing your property’s value is essential for pricing it right to make buyers bite. Or, maybe you don’t want to sell your home right now, but are just curious whether…