When siblings inherit a home together, complications are apt to arise, so it’s wise to forearm yourself about how to deal with the possible issues or avoid them altogether. For example, dividing an estate among two or more siblings, especially at such a highly emotional time, can be challenging if there are disagreements or a … Continued
Unfortunately, while close friends or family members may have had the best intentions when they left their house to you, the reality doesn’t always work out favorably for the benefactor. Many who inherit a home have no interest in living on the property. For others, it’s too emotional for them to be in the house, … Continued
Deciding what to do about the non-stop headaches when dealing with a bad rental property can take time and effort. If you are ready to cut your losses and sell the property, you have probably considered listing with a real estate agent. Besides the high agent fees and prep costs, the trouble with the listing … Continued
If you’re concerned about how difficult it might be to sell your Long Island house quickly when there is a slow market, fear not; cash investors offer a quick, money-saving alternative to the traditional home sales process. So read on as we explore how to sell your Long Island house fast, even in a slow … Continued
The multiple listing service (MLS) is an important tool for anyone who wants to sell a home. It is (or, rather, they are, for there are multiple MLSs) a huge database established by cooperating real estate brokers to provide data about for-sale properties. In fact, the MLS is almost a necessity for sellers. But you … Continued
Everyone wants to get as much money for their home as possible, certainly at least the asking price. Just a short time ago – when inventory was very low, demand was extremely high, and buyer competition was keen – it wasn’t very hard to do. In fact, offers over the list price were common. But … Continued
It can certainly be tempting to sell your house on your without the aid of a real estate agent. You won’t, after all, have to pay that hefty agent commission, and you’ll wind up with more money in your pocket. You can also do things your way. But you’ll also be missing out on the … Continued
While your home may be new or like new, and you know you could get your asking price, given the current market, if you could risk listing on the market, afford to prep for the sale of your house, complete any necessary repairs and then wait out the selling process. However, the pressures of time, … Continued
Perhaps your circumstances have changed, and you no longer have the time and money to prep, rehab or even renovate a property to bring the highest returns. Or perhaps you have decided you would like to team up with experts after listing on your own; if this is the case, you are not alone. Owners … Continued
While there may be nothing wrong with your property, the traditional listing process is long, complicated and can be extremely stressful during the best of times. However, selling your house on the Long Island market is not always the best method, especially when you’re under the pressures of time, finances or personal circumstances that do … Continued
When searching for your investment property, you likely reviewed the numbers. However, these numbers reflected the existing property management’s commitment to their job. If you took on the landlord role and haven’t seen the same results, it may help to figure out where you’re going wrong. So read on as we explore five things that … Continued
Home repairs. Those two words have the power to send shudders down the spines of homeowners, especially when it is time to sell. So often, these sellers list without knowing the depth of the repairs lurking below their roof, walls, and foundation surfaces. Instead, spending restless nights tossing and turning in fear and anticipation of … Continued
Selling your home is a big decision, and there’s no guidebook to let you sellers know they’re making the right choice by selling now. However, life has a way of evolving, and sometimes we too must make changes to accommodate life, including selling our home to live in a space more suited to our current … Continued
Exit strategies are necessary for the real estate investment business as a part of your overall strategy to realize the best returns on the investment when you purchase the property. Savvy investors, however, understand that they must maintain a constant vigil over the local market for upcoming changes or trends in real estate requiring an … Continued
Selling your home independently, or FSBO, without the assistance of professional real estate agents, can be overwhelming at best. If you’re like many other home sellers, your immediate thought upon deciding to sell was to call a real estate agent, quickly followed by cringing at the thought of paying their high real estate commissions. Stepping … Continued
