Every smart homeowner knows that major – or even minor – remodeling projects should be undertaken with one eye on design and the other on the ROI. You want to be comfortable with whatever return on investment you receive for upgrading your home because, unfortunately, many upgrades won’t entirely recoup their cost upon sale. But the use you get out…
Working with a Realtor© is the smartest first step when buying or selling your home. A well selected professional will not only advocate for your best interests during a real estate transaction, he or she will be your guide through every step and work to get you top dollar for your home or a more than fair price when purchasing…
There’s a reason REALTORS® always advise home sellers to remove all clutter when selling their homes. The difference is remarkable! The clutter-free home often looks like a new one entirely, and homeowners even wonder how their home could look that good. You don’t have to wait to sell your home to make it look better. Plus, clutter can physically and mentally stress us out….
What is curb appeal? How imporant is curb appeal? As a real estate agent I couldn’t stress enough the importance of ensuring your home looks great when you try to sell. Think about this: It takes the average buyer a grand total of 35 seconds to formulate their first opinion of a home. It could take that long just to…
As a Realtor, I often hear the question of “when should I put my home on the market?” or “when is the best time to try to sell my home?” The answer is right now! Spring is a great time to put your home on the market. Buyers take advantage of the warmer weather and sunshine to start looking and…
Families selling their homes in the greater Indianapolis area including Zionsville, Carmel, and Brownsburg are often confused about their new roof’s value in the market. They assume that their home with the new roof is worth more than the one just sold down the street with the older roof. Often they are disappointed to hear me say that the reality…
I have some news that I’m delighted to share – I have received the Angie’s List “Super Service Award” for 2010. This honor could only be accomplished by having great clients who were willing to share their story with Angie’s List. To earn the Super Service Award, I had to receive straight A’s from my clients in each of the…
So you think you found your dream home and you’ve signed a purchase agreement. However, that dream home doesn’t seem so dreamy anymore and you’ve decided you want out of the purchase agreement – what do you do now? If the seller has taken the home off of the market and has kept their end of the contract, you are…
I recently received a call from a potential client who asked me to show her a home for sale. I told her I’d be happy to help; however, in the process of getting some information from her, she told me she had signed a Buyer’s Exclusive Agency Contract. A Buyer’s Exclusive Agency Contract (also called simply a Buyer’s Agency Agreement)…
Recently, a potential client asked me if I would help her purchase a home, noting that she had received my name from an employee at Angie’s List. I said, “Sure, I want your business!” She then commented that she had read about me on my website, that I have been married for many years and that her lifestyle might change…
