The traditional listing process of hiring a professional real estate agent to list your property is most familiar to sellers. However, statistics show that about 36 percent of sellers attempt to sell without the assistance of a professional. Regrettably, however, while selling on your own to save money may sound extremely enticing on the surface, … Continued
If you need to sell a house, an issue with the title can throw a wrench into the works. It can be heartbreaking to go through all of the work and hassles of selling only to find out when it is finally time to close that issues exist with a title you believed to be … Continued
Co-ownership of a property allows participants to purchase property that would otherwise be beyond their means. For example, co-ownership is an excellent way for close friends or family members to help split the costs of a shared property or several properties in vacation spots, such as a beachfront property and a mountain home. Co-ownership also … Continued
It can be challenging to determine if you should make repairs to your Salt Lake house before selling it to increase your final sales price or keep your money in your pocket and sell it as-is. However, many essential factors add up to the answer. So read on as we explore if you should make … Continued
When home buyers are looking for a bargain, they often first turn to foreclosures. These can indeed look like a steal, but they often have problems and come with a lot of red tape. If, however, you are armed with some knowledge and are prepared for what you’ll encounter, a foreclosure may be just what … Continued
While most homeowners expect to sell their homes at some point, sudden life changes like a job relocation or a family member who needs our care can force the decision. But, without that pressure, it can be a difficult decision. So often, homeowners remain in place long after the home best serves their needs because … Continued
The real estate industry is seeing some big changes if not actual upheavals. Much of it was brought on by the COVID pandemic, but some of it remains pretty inexplicable. Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, you need to know what’s going on in the industry. To that end, we offer these 5 things … Continued
A fixer-upper, as you likely know, is a house available at a lower price because it needs repairs and/or renovations. Even though you can typically buy a fixer-upper at below market price, it may not be a bargain after all once you’ve paid for materials and labor to make the needed repairs/renovations, especially if there … Continued
Not every property or seller fits snuggly into the conventional method. So read on as we explore five reasons you should skip hiring an agent to sell your property in Salt Lake. Commissions If you’re like most homeowners, your next thought is that the hefty fees real estate agents charge is one reason you should … Continued
Buying a home is an important milestone in most people’s lives. It’s the realization of the American dream for many first-time buyers. But it involves a complex process with many steps, and any number of things can go wrong along the way. To help you navigate the process, here is a step-by-step guide for home … Continued
A lot of people have built wealth by investing in real estate. And because of that, it may seem like an easy way to make a lot of money, but, as with any business, there are considerable risks involved. In addition, it requires that you have a good amount of cash. Still, investing in real … Continued
Jumping into unknown waters is risky, and when considering the best way to sell your house, there are potentially tens of thousands of dollars on the line. Representing yourself in selling your home in the Salt Lake traditional real estate market places tremendous pressure on homeowners to perform to the level of professionals with years … Continued
Home sellers would like, no doubt, to just list their, find a buyer, collect the cash, and hand over the keys – all done quickly, easily, and hassle-free. That would indeed be nice, but selling a home seldom works out that way. In reality, the process is usually long and complex and not without hiccups … Continued
A purchase contract is an essential part of the process of a real estate transaction. It spells out clearly all the details of the sale from the property itself to the financial end of things. Purchase contracts are very detailed and legally binding documents and can be more than a little confusing for both buyers … Continued
The real estate market has been experiencing some anomalies over the last several months that continue right up to the present. For example, Home prices have continued to rise while mortgage rates are going up and the supply of for-sale homes is increasing – factors that typically exert downward pressure on home prices. Simply put, … Continued
