Sheryl Smith discusses things you should pay attention to as you decide on a Seller’s Agent. Selling your home is a really big deal, and there’s a lot of things your realtor needs to do in order to make sure everything goes smoothly. It is very important to pick a great realtor who is capable …
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What should you do when you begin to search for a home? 1. Find a realtor you can trust. They will help you determine what you need vs. what you want. 2. Find a qualified lender. They will help you choose a loan program that works for you. They will also help you determine what …
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Sheryl Smith provides sellers with some info on how to get the best offer for their home. 1. Preparation 2. Price 3. Promotion
For all home buyers: Here’s what you need to do as soon as you’re in contract on a home. This means that you have beaten out the competition, made the best offer, and are moving forward with the purchase of the home. 1. Get you earnest money deposit into an escrow account within three …
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Sheryl Smith discusses the steps that are taken once you are in contract to sell your home. 1. The contract states timelines for each task. 2. You are your realtor will prepare disclosures to give to the buyer. 3. The lender will order a home appraisal, which you need to provide access for. 4. The …
You are in Contract to Sell Your Home: NOW WHAT? Read More »
The start of a new year always compels people to take a fresh look at their goals, from health and career to relationships and finance. But with historically low mortgage rates, increased home sales and price growth, and a tight housing inventory, the time is right to also make some homeownership resolutions for 2021. Home …
This year has demonstrated, perhaps more than ever, the importance of our family, friends, neighbors, and community. It truly “takes a village” to keep a community functioning effectively, whether that’s by keeping our waterways clean, feeding the hungry, teaching our kids, or supporting small businesses. With the holidays right around the corner, December offers the …
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“2020 will be known for a lot of things, and a record-breaking year for real estate will certainly be one of its more unexpected legacies,” prominent economist Daryl Fairweather said.1 And he’s right: most of us would have expected the housing market to suffer from circumstances like a once-in-a-hundred-years pandemic and historic inventory shortages. But, rather …
The New Normal: A Strong Housing Market Expected to Continue into 2021 Read More »
