They Got What?! by Donna Cox
There has been a lot of attention lately given to websites offering online home valuations. Simply enter a few data points and—voila!—the program will assign a value to a particular property. It isn’t that these sites lack value or utility, rather that there are so many attributes even the most sophisticated software program can’t capture. We know that all homes with four... Read More
They got what?! by Donna Cox
Undoubtedly, the Internet has revolutionized real estate. Studies show more than 88% of buyers use the Internet as their primary source of information when buying a home. In fact, 45% of buyers indicate they first saw the home they ultimately purchased online—up from 36% in 2009. Less than 2% of buyers indicate they found the home they ultimately purchased in a newspaper or other... Read More
They Got What?! by Donna Cox
Often moves associated with lifestyle changes are voluntary. So what’s the best approach for when you want to move but don’t need to? For many people, the sale price of their home is a factor in how much they can spend on their next home. And, often people need the proceeds from their current home to close on their new home. If this is the case, you may want to put your home... Read More
They Got What?! by Donna Cox
As anyone who has ever bought or sold a home can attest, real estate is rarely just a financial transaction. Both buyers and sellers usually experience a roller coaster of emotions throughout the process. Even the most rational, data-driven person can fall victim to the overwhelming emotional aspects of the transaction, especially during the negotiation phase. Letting emotions... Read More
They got what?! by Donna Cox
They got what?! You found the perfect home and your offer was accepted. Your bank checked your credit score, all your financials, verified your income and approved your mortgage. Now you are just waiting to close and to get the keys to your new home. Then you see it—a beautiful dining room table that will go perfectly in your new home. The store is even offering it at a discount... Read More
They Got What?! by Donna Cox
You want to sell your home. You’ve done everything to make your home the nicest home on the market. You’ve analyzed comparable sales and priced your home well. Yet it’s still on the market. Why? It may be time to evaluate how potential buyers arrange to see your home. To sell your home, buyers must be able to see it. While that may seem obvious, sometimes sellers can... Read More
They Got What?! By Donna Cox
“What’s going on in the market?” is a question I get every day. Here’s a brief update. With low interest rates and a selection of lower priced homes (under $450K), the first-time home buyer market continues to be strong. Read More Read More
They Got What?! by Donna Cox
I am constantly evaluating how buyers actually find the home they ultimately buy. The National Association of Realtors recently released its 2010 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, a comprehensive survey evaluating demographics, preferences and experiences of recent home buyers and sellers. Where do buyers start their search? An overwhelming majority of buyers (90%) start by searching... Read More
