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The real estate industry is changing, and for the better. It is becoming even more consumer-centric. When you are selling your home, there’s no one-size-fits-all option and that is being reflected more and more now. When selling your home, depending on where you are in life and what you need, consider these options. Cash, as

The spring market is here! People are ready and willing to move and with interest rates at a three-year low, I’ve scheduled showings in the morning, only to have the house go under contract before I can see it in the evening. Buyers are out en masse, which means  multiple offers on homes! As a

Why? Check out my handy-dandy pricing pyramid here. Selling your home is a numbers game and you want as many people as possible to see your home. If you price your home right at market value, 60% of available buyers will consider your home. If you price it just 10% above market value, you lose

I was recently working with a seller who was considering using a discount broker. “After all,” he reasoned, “who doesn’t love a good discount?” Well, while we all do love a good discount, what you pay to sell your house and what you net at the end are NOT the same thing. To put it

Today, I’m going to give you the facts on how buyers are finding their homes. This will matter to you as a seller, because if you know where people are finding homes, you can make sure your home is being presented to potential buyers in the right way. 51% of buyers find their new home

Yes, technically, you can be. Some Realtors try to be part time, but it’s difficult to do so, both for yourself financially and in what you are able to offer your clients. I checked my profit and loss sheet last year, and I spent $5,000 on my license, fees, MLS access, etc. If you only

Almost every purchase has emotions tied to it. A certain dress can make you feel special when you buy it. Ordering food at a favorite restaurant can bring on nostalgia. But when we are talking about emotions in purchases, buying a home is, perhaps, one of the most emotional purchases you can make. Each buyer

To be brief, YES! It makes a big difference! Most buyers can’t visualize a space without staging, meaning that if there’s no furniture in the home, it’s difficult for them to imagine how the space will work. The three most important rooms to stage are the front room, the kitchen, and the master bedroom. When

Conventional loans have limits on how large they can be. In Utah county, conventional loans go up to $510,400. In Salt Lake county, those limits are currently $600,000. If you want to purchase a home that is over this price range, you’d need what’s called a jumbo loan. Many people buy homes over that limit

There are many business models in the world of real estate, and if you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know that commission rates aren’t fixed. Some real estate agents work with limited service brokerages, while others work for full service ones. What’s the difference? Limited services offer their services at a reduced commission rate,