By Stephanie Booth Ten years. That’s the average amount of time a homeowner stays in a house before a sale, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Think that sounds shockingly short? Or way too long? The fact is, people’s reasons for selling their homes are different, as are their time frames. Still, there are…
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: 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…
By Liz Alterman Need to know how to sell a home fast, even though the holidays are speedily approaching? If you’re thinking of throwing up your hands and giving up hope until the new year, we’re here to offer hope: There’s still time! Because here’s the deal: As eager as you may be to sell your home before the holidays,…
BY: RACHEL STULTS NEVER BUY SELL WITHOUT AGENT It’s a slow Sunday morning. You’ve just brewed your Nespresso and popped open your laptop to check out the latest home listings before you hit the road for a day of open houses. You’re DIYing this real estate thing, and you think you’re doing pretty well—after all,…