Advice
What to Expect at a Home Inspection
You’ve put your offer in on a house, and it’s been accepted. Congratulations! The next step is a home inspection and at this point you may be stressing out. You may have heard stories from friends about their inspections or are worried about what will be found in your dream home. We get it.…
Read MoreSelling Your Home in Uncertain Times
The arrival of the coronavirus, COVID-19, has changed virtually every aspect of life, including the momentum of real estate sales. Some home sellers are waiting, hoping that the situation improves as we find a new normal. Others have decided to put their homes on the market because of urgent reasons, such as a job transfer,…
Read MoreTeam with an Agent When House Hunting Online
Everything happens online now, whether it’s business conferencing, entertainment, social networking, finances, or shopping. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, about 95 percent of home buyers look for their next property online. There are numerous sites that take you to a multiple listing service (MLS), where you will find data, descriptions, and very often…
Read MoreSelling Your Home Virtually with The Deering Team
Selling your home virtually can be a scary idea. For some, though, it is the way of the future. We offer a variety of virtual services that are able to be customized for your needs. Our first goal in any transaction is to make sure you feel safe. We talked with Kyle and Danielle Shaver…
Read MoreVirtual Open House Tips
Virtual open houses and virtual showings have become something we must all embrace! The technology has been there for years, but not needed until Covid-19 has slowed the booming real estate market. Mark Deering has put his love for video and technology on full tilt, adapting, to insure clients can still move forward if they…
Read MoreHome Buyer’s Workshop-Keeping You Educated
We are hosting a series of webinar workshops over the next few weeks to keep our clients as well as anyone looking to buy a home in the near future educated and ready to purchase a home at the right time for them. We share some advice on what to do now to get ready…
Read More5 Things to Add to Your Spring Cleaning List
Ah, spring is in the air! The energy and itching urge to organize, clean, and throw open the windows may have hit you, or not, but spring is a great time to get some deep cleaning done that you might not do otherwise. And some of these may be really helpful if you are looking…
Read MoreBecome Familiar with HOA Requirements
Homeowners associations, or HOAs, are governing bodies that set and enforce the rules of a neighborhood or condominium development. They maintain common areas and oversee the amenities, covenants and restrictions of the neighborhood. There are many ways a HOA can be beneficial to you, but there are also aspects that you might find restrictive. If…
Read MoreImprovements That Can Lower Your Home’s Value
Many homeowners believe the money they spend on home improvements will always make their property worth more. There are plenty of projects that will do exactly that, enhancing your enjoyment of your home and making it more valuable. However, there are renovations and remodels that can work against you when you’re ready to sell and…
Read MoreWeathering a Winter Home Sale
Putting your house on the market during the cold months may not be your first choice, and the prospect may give you a case of the winter blues. Perk up! Nearly a million homes were sold in December 2018 through February 2019. There are many good strategies for speeding winter homes sales, starting with this…
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