Property owners do not require the assistance of a traditional commission-based real estate agent when selling their homes. They can sell their homes for a flat fee. With a little bit of ingenuity and research, a homeowner can save 3-6% or more in real estate agent commissions. Research The Market Prior to pricing a home, a seller must become familiar with the area real estate market. Sellers must be knowledgeable …
How much money can you net in an FSBO sale? This should be the most important factor when choosing to sell your house. There are several things to consider if you want to reach a certain figure and create a healthy margin between your asking price and your expenses. Focus On Your Net Profit Homeowners typically focus on how much they can list the house for. However, those numbers can …
A home appraisal is one of the most important parts of selling and buying a home. It is also one of the most misunderstood parts of the home selling process. What is an appraisal? How do you navigate the process as an FSBO seller? Let’s take a closer look. What Appraisers Look For There are several factors involved in a professional home appraisal including: The sales price of similar …
Are you selling your home this year? If so, you may need to undergo a few home improvement projects to sell your house for top-dollar and maximize your profits. Whether you are enlisting the full-time help of a flat-fee realty service, or you want to take on a For Sale by Owner (FSBO), below are some home improvement projects that will give you the highest ROI. Crunching the Numbers Last …
Before you sell your home, you have to make it presentable. Prospective buyers will be looking closely at every detail of your property, starting with the curb. Most buyers draw conclusions about a home as soon as they pull up to the house. If the exterior looks worn down or could even stand some maintenance, the buyers are going to notice. You’re probably already thinking about what it would …
We’re already a quarter of the way through 2019, and the real estate market is well underway. So, what can you expect from here on out until the end of the year? Let’s take a closer look: A Competitive Seller’s Market Minnesota’s competitive seller’s market will continue in most areas of the state in 2019. Although mortgage rates remain historically low, brokers predict that rates are expected to climb 5-6 …
It is understandable to question the unconventional. When people state that they can do something different and do it better, the very claim breeds suspicion. Oftentimes, however, the suspicion is based on twisted facts, half-truths, and, at times, outright lies. Such is the case with flat-fee realty. Let’s be honest. In the world of conventional realty, flat-fee services get a bad rap. Yet, ask homeowners and homebuyers who use flat-fee …
Spring is a great time to sell a home. Traditionally, the market is strong during the spring. So, if you’ve weathered the Minnesota winter, now is the time to prepare your home for the spring market. Home Avenue can help you sell your home with our flat-fee realty service. Whether you need our full realty package or want to take the FSBO route, below are several tips for preparing to …
As it turns out, many homebuyers didn’t buy the home they thought they were buying. The longer they live in it, the more they find that they hate their purchase decision. One of the biggest reasons for the regret is that they failed to do their homework and ask the tough questions. If you want your next home buying experience to be a long-term love affair, pay attention to the …