Contracts when buying a home are complicated and filled with legal jargon and there is a LOT to read over and sign. No one expects a buyer or seller to know everything in the forms! But- that being said- here are a few things to check for when you are closing to make sure that
In our world, where 92% of buyers see their home online before ever walking in the front door, the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) is essential. A home posted for sale online is listed on this service. Sometimes, when perusing the MLS for homes, you’ll come across a home with one of these three statuses. 1-UC-
Today, I’ll be answering a question I recently received: What are seller disclosures? If you work with a licensed Realtor in the state of Utah, you have to fill out seller disclosures, which is a seven page form. This form enables the seller to tell the buyer everything about the property that they wouldn’t be
When is the best time to list your home for sale? I wish there was a catch-all, one-and-done easy answer but- The REAL answer- depends on what your house is- because the house you are selling can define who your buyer will be. You know me- I’m a data-and-numbers nerd, so let’s work with specific
Who you hire in selling or buying a home matters. It really does. So much so, that I highly encourage everyone to INTERVIEW when selecting a Realtor. Too many Realtors work part time or just on the side and don’t engage enough in the market to know everything that’s going on and so can’t give
Today, I want to talk about building wealth through real estate- but in real life! Story time! One of my very first clients, about five years ago, bought their first home. They used $4,000 for their down payment. Then, he rented out his extra rooms to roommates (called house-hacking, if you’re interested!). After some renovations
If you are considering selling your home, I have three suggestions for you to make the process simpler- and make sure you do them in order! 1- Meet with a Realtor IN your Home. Many people think that getting a Realtor is something you do after updating, cleaning up, and getting your home ready. Not so!
My proven strategy for getting my clients the most possible money for their home is to analyze the following question. Who will be buying your home? Now, I don’t mean the exact person that will buy the home- I mean the type of people who will be looking to buy your home. Do you own
Today, I’m going to answer a fairly common question I come across. Does basement square footage count? The answer, in Utah, is YES! A lot of out-of-state buyers come to Utah and see a home listed as 2,000 square feet and expect that to mean there’s 2,000 square feet above ground and then another 2,000
Are you thinking about selling your home in the spring of 2020? Here are a few tips to get you ahead! First off, trim up your lawn and get your pictures of the outside of the house taken now! Come spring, most sellers will have photos of their home in a dead winter setting, with