Photos and Floorplans – A Buyer’s Response to my Monthly Note
If the "open rate" for my monthly note is only 2% yet it generates this kind of response, I'll be happy. I'll lead with "thank you" to the reader who took a great deal of time to email me this response, and for the three…
Sell Now or Wait Until Spring?
Should I try to sell now or wait until spring? Therein lies the question as we enter the autumn and winter seasons in Charlottesville. This is the time of year when sellers planning to put their homes on the market in the spring start the…
Want to Sell your House? Here are some Tips
Take some lessons from my client. Seriously. I'm going to be writing (in a few weeks) a longer post about the process, but for now … spend some time reading her posts.
Sellers – Don’t Have Stinky Houses, Take 2
After counting 12 of these in a vacant house I was showing last weekend, I thought re-visiting an old topic was timely. If you're selling your house, don't do this. Here are five reasons to avoid using air fresheners. - Smelly things - plug-ins, air…
How to Sell a House in 21 Days
I started to write this post in early November, soon after my clients and I ratified the contract on their house and right about when the story was published on the Newsplex. I almost didn't do the Newsplex story.* (see the end of this post…
When Do Homes Come on the Market in Charlottesville? March and April
Original Story from January 2011. I wrote this story in January of this year, but think it's as relevant now as it was then for those who are wondering, "when should I start thinking about putting my house on the market" or "when should I…
Thinking about Buying or Selling in the Spring?
If you're thinking about buying a home or selling a home in the Charlottesville area in the spring, these are three stories of interest: 1 - When do homes come on the market in Charlottesville? Short answer: Spring. Longer answer: look at the data. 2…
FHA and Condos in Charlottesville – Are they Eligible?
Guest post from Matt Hodges with Presidential Mortgage*: Condominiums are a challenge to finance through FHA. Condominiums had a brief period when lenders overlooked eligibility and approved every loan, as long as the borrower was qualified – that period ended some four years ago. Today,…
Should Sellers be More Patient?
The Wall Street Journal asks: Should people really be cutting their prices to sell their houses? Answer: Yes. Price matters. "… Your home may truly be worth more than what that distressed home down the street is, but that distressed home is essentially killing the…
5 Things to Do NOW If You’re Putting your House on the Market in the Spring
1 - Take pictures now. 2 - Start conserving energy and water. "How much does it cost to operate this home"? is one of the most common questions buyers are asking now. 3 - Do those things now that you've been meaning to do since…