Through the years, realtor commissions have skyrocketed, which makes it more expensive to sell your home. In Minneapolis, realtor fees can reach up to 7%, and the average in the U.S. is 6%. While this may not seem like much in the long run, it is more than you should be spending. For example, if you sell your home for $300,000 at a 7% realtor fee, you have to pay …
Selling your home poses a variety of difficulties and considerations. One of the most important decisions you will make during this process is whether you should sell your home the flat-fee way or go through a traditional real estate agent. ‘For sale by owner’ (FSBO) sales can be appealing, but you need to know how to go about the process before making that commitment. Here, our experts at Home Avenue …
Though the Twin Cities housing market was slow to start 2019, it has increased in the past few months. Right now, the market is favoring those who are looking to make the next step and purchase a more expensive home, as opposed to those who are trying to purchase a cheaper, first-time home. The market is currently favoring average income sellers and buyers instead of those on the higher and …
Selling your home is no easy task, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult as you may think. Many people will drop in during a showing, but only a handful will make an offer. This means it’s up to you to create a space that’s welcoming and enticing to the eye. Home Avenue understands this and is here to help. With our expertise, we can help you impress potential …
Every little detail matters when you’re trying to sell your home. The first impression is crucial for potential buyers. For some people, the first thing they see can make or break the deal. Thankfully, Home Avenue is here with some easy steps to improve your home’s curb appeal. Spruce Up The Entrance When guests come to your home and are waiting for you to let them in, what else …
Though there are multiple effective ways to sell your home, we at Home Avenue believe that flat-fee listings are the way to go. Flat fee, when done right, can save you thousands of dollars, leaving you in a better financial position than other methods would. Here, Home Avenue’s experts will walk you through the process of both traditional brokerages and flat-fee listings so you understand the inner workings of both. …
Do you remember all those little factors that led to you falling in love with your home? When you’re selling, it is just as important to remember those factors as it was when you bought the house. To get the house to sell, you need to recapture that magic for the potential buyers. Potential buyers take in all the details when they are shopping for homes. Is the outside …
A common misconception about selling your home is that you need to make upgrades to increase value. More often than not, you end up losing money on renovations. It usually costs thousands of dollars to make improvements, and the overall value added to your home is oftentimes less than the cost of renovating. Luckily, Home Avenue has put together a list of what upgrades we think you should avoid …
Buying a new home can be exhilarating, exhausting, and frustrating, among many other things. Whether you’ve bought a home before, or you are a first-time buyer, you know there are endless considerations to take into account. Here, Home Avenue will guide you through some things to look for when you are a potential buyer in the Twin Cities: Don’t Always Go With The Most Popular Neighborhood When looking for …