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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,

Some new home buyers believe they don’t need a Realtor when building a new home, but the truth is, you want someone in your corner when making this large purchase and decision. WHY? First of all, you’ll get to see ALL the homes and styles on the market- and not just the homes from one

If you are looking to a buy a home in the near future, stop and ask yourself a few critical questions. First- where do you want to be? The old Realtor phrase ‘location, location, location!’ truly matters. Most people are willing to spend more money and compromise on the condition of a home in order

In January 2020, there were almost 25% fewer homes on the market than in January 2019- and yet 15% more homes were under contract. In fact, there has been a 30% increase in mortgage applications in January. WHY?? And WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?? I means that there are fewer homes on the market but more