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Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale If you’re thinking about buying a home in 2018, you’d better get started now. Here are some things you can do to prepare for the process:   Interview potential real estate agents. Find an agent who you like and who seems to like you. They should be knowledgeable about the market that you’re looking in as well. Find a mortgage broker or lender. Interview at least a couple. Find out how they work, what they do, and how long their process takes to close on any real estate transaction you pursue. Have them check your credit score. Remember that things like Credit Karma and actual mortgage lender credit checks are two entirely different things that use different figures and different types of analysis. Your score on Credit Karma may look really good, but your mortgage lender will pull your credit score and could possibly come up with a vastly different figure. Get pre-approved. If you find a property that you like, you want to be able to walk into a deal with everything all lined up and ready to go. You should also confer with your lender to make sure that you’ll be able to close within 30 days. Have your down payment, due diligence fee, and earnest money ready to go so that all you have to do is just write a check. “ Find an agent that you like and who seems to like you. ” Keep tabs on interest rates. Interest rates are starting to creep up right now, and you want to be able to keep your interest rate as low as possible. Don’t open up any new credit cards or other lines of credit. Ask for a financial gift. Instead of asking for stuff this Christmas, ask for a financial gift so that you can have some money going toward the pot. Remember, when you go to buy your first home, there are going to be other things that you never even thought about buying that your parents always had when you needed them. I wish everyone a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving. Please stay safe out there and enjoy your holiday season. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me. Until next time!

Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Here are the top 10 reasons you should list your home this fall: 10. By selling now, you’ll have the opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer in the spring. When there are more houses on the market for less money, this will allow you to sell high and buy low. 9. You can still restrict showings during the holidays. 8. January is traditionally the month for employees to start new jobs. Since transferees can’t wait until spring to buy, you need to be on the market in fall and winter in order to capture those buyers. 7. Some people are looking to buy before the end of the year for tax reasons. 6. Buyers have more time to look for a home near the holidays than they do during the work week. “ People who look for homes during the fall, winter, and during the holidays are much more serious buyers. ” 5. Buyers are more emotional during the holidays, so they’re more likely to accept your price. 4. Houses show better when they’re decorated for the holidays. 3. Supply will dramatically increase in January, which means less demand for your home. Less demand means less money. 2. Serious buyers have fewer options to choose from during the fall and winter, and less competition means more money for you. 1. People who look for homes during the fall, winter, and during the holidays are much more serious buyers. If you have any more questions about selling your home during the fall and winter season, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. If you’d like a free home evaluation, go ahead and call or text me at (919) 614-4533. Until next time, I hope to hear from you!

Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale If you’re trying to make up your mind between selling or remodeling your home, the answer depends on what you’re looking for. If the house is too small for your growing family, you’ll probably want to look for a larger home. If you like the house you live in but it needs updating, remodeling might be the answer. In terms of remodeling, the best bang for your buck lies with the kitchen and/or the bathrooms. Your budget will determine how much you end up doing. A full kitchen remodel usually costs between $20,000 to $50,000 or more. A bathroom remodel usually costs between $10,000 to $30,000 or more. The difference depends on how many walls, doors, and windows you want to move, which types of fixtures and appliances you want, and which type of flooring you want. Your biggest expenses are usually cabinets, vanities, and countertops. “ You should meet with at least three contractors to get a feel of how much it will cost. ” Do your research before you meet with a contractor—you should meet with at least three to get a good feel of what it will cost. Labor usually costs the same, so most of the cost boils down to what materials you purchase. Try to compare different makes and models of flooring, appliances, fixtures, etc., to get a good idea. If you have any questions about home remodeling or you’re thinking of buying or selling a home in our Raleigh market, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to help you.

What is going on in the market? 2017 has been a year of change, so let’s take a look at the latest trends. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Real estate is constantly evolving and 2017 has been consistent with this fact. This year has shaped up to show a lot of change in our market and continues to do so as we near the fall months. If you still have a real estate transaction planned for this year, it never hurts to have a good handle on what’s trending in the marketplace. A few things should be on your radar for the rest of the year. Moving forward this year, home prices may begin to stabilize due to rising interest rates. This could lead to a seller drop in equity. Therefore, the chances buyers have of getting a good deal is becoming more and more promising. An increasing number of millennials are coming into the market. As a result, demand is expected to rise. Keeping your finger on the pulse of the market can help you to make smart choices. Suburbs are going to be a popular area to which many millennials will move, since suburbs offer buyers the chance to get more bang for their buck. Homeowners should also expect to see a rise in equity. With the potential influx of new homeowners, supply may shrink. As a result, the available housing inventory may become sluggish. Keeping your finger on the pulse of the market can help you to make smart choices whether you’re buying or selling. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Today I want to talk about how to best help your clients find the home of their dreams. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Today I’d like to talk about what people are looking for when they want to buy a house. Sometimes buyers are simply looking for a home, but they are often also looking for an investment as well as their own, private place. Many people simply do not want to be beholden to an apartment complex where the rent keeps rising. So what do you have to do? First, you need to nail down some details of what your client is looking for in a home. How big of a home do they want? How much are they wanting to pay for it? What neighborhoods are they thinking of moving into? These are all important questions you should ask your client as you begin the home search. Remember, it’s not about what you think they want—it’s about what the client wants. How does a buyer know it’s a good deal? They are relying on you as their Realtor to answer those questions that they have. By helping them figure out what they want in their house, you get to make the process a little bit more fun for both of you and you get to know your client a little more. “ If you’re a buyer, it’s good to get to know your Realtor and what they’re thinking. ” If you’re a buyer, it’s good to get to know your Realtor. When you find the home you’re looking for, make sure that you’re asking the right questions of your Realtor. When you go to make an offer, ask them why the offer they draw up with you is a good offer. What is the best offer for the home you want to purchase? The agent will help you figure out what the best deal is to offer to the seller. As a Realtor, your job is to find out what the client needs as a buyer. What is the most important thing for your client, and why is it the more important thing? As you develop a relationship with your client, you’ll be able to help them make the right decisions about the home. What happens if you put in an offer and you can’t make the deal? It just means that you weren’t meant to get that deal. Move on to what’s next and what you can do to make the next deal more successful. Keep searching until you find the right property for your client. The bottom line is this when it comes to buying or selling a house: what it all means is that you’re doing something different. You’re starting a new chapter in your life, so have a great time! If you have any additional questions or you’re looking to buy or sell a home in our area, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d be happy to help!

Your down payment isn’t the only money you’ll need when buying. Here are six more costs to consider. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Most people think that once they’ve made their 20% down payment that the home buying process is over. Technically it is, but there are still a few costs that you’ll have after the deal is finalized. Here are a few things to take care of after you’ve got the keys to a new home. 1. Change all the locks and keys. You don’t know who has copies of the old keys. By replacing them, you take away any liability on your part. 2. Buy a lawn mower. If you’re living in a detached home, you’ll need one in order to cut the grass. 3. Patio furniture. You may or may not need things like an umbrella, a grill, or other patio furniture. 4. Snow removal equipment. A shovel is cheap, but a snow blower isn’t. You might be able to find some good deals online though. 5. Window coverings. You’ll need to get either shades, blinds, or curtains. 6. Appliances. If you’re in a newer home, you might luck out. However, there’s a good chance you’ll need to replace some of your older appliances. These are just a few things to keep in mind. If you have any questions or want more information about what you should be doing once you move into a new home, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.