Mar 5, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE
Sellers undertaking the “FOR-SALE -BY OWNER” challenge (FSBO) …thinking it can’t be all that hard… are in good company. How many times have I heard: “WITH THE INTERNET NOW, I CAN LIST IT ONLINE and I DO OPEN HOUSES…...
Feb 24, 2010 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE, STAGING/DECORATING
SELLING YOUR HOUSE? DON’T GET OVERWHELMED BY ‘WHERE TO START”. START BY REMOVING THE CLUTTER: BOX UP PHOTOS, TRINKETS, COLLECTIONS… ANYTHING THAT COLLECTS DUST. YOU DON’T WANT BUYERS DISTRACTED, TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHO LIVES...
Feb 4, 2010 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE
Most buyers and sellers don’t grasp the level of artistry that goes into negotiating a contract to buy or sell a home. “Highest and best offer” implies one thing (but can mean something entirely different). Google anyone?...
Feb 3, 2010 | SELLER'S ADVICE, STAGING/DECORATING
Cleaning your home can be a daunting task, but home economist Deborah-Taylor-Hough says it can all be done in 10 minutes…here’s how: -Make a game out of it-Set a timer for 10 minutes and have the kids race to pick up all they can before the alarm goes off....
Jan 28, 2010 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE, STAGING/DECORATING
We all want the latest and greatest in kitchens and bathrooms, but it turns out that spending money on these kind of improvements might not be helping SELL your home. Think of it this way: Your kitchen may look fabulous – but if the roof is leaking, most buyers...
Jan 23, 2010 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE
Foreclosures comprise a major portion of the current pool of homes for sale in Miami… over half the current inventory (and a substantial chunk of what sold in Miami in 2009). 60% of what we are selling now are actually short sales and foreclosures. ...