Determining the Market Value of your home or property is complex. Intricate knowledge of the local market and how your property fits into that market are essential to determining its market value. Our Realtors understand these factors and can use their local knowledge and expertise to find an accurate and fair price.

Generally, yes. Most home improvements will increase the value of your property, but not necessarily by as much as you would expect. There are many factors that influence this, such as market trends, age of the home, and the quality of the improvement. The safest bets for the best return on investment are kitchen, landscaping, bathroom improvements.

Because a Realtor’s job is the business of selling properties, they are more likely to sell your property faster and for a higher price while providing you with peace of mind knowing that the technical and legal details will be handled correctly by a professional. This means the Realtor costs will be offset when you receive more for your property and don’t have to spend your valuable time doing the actual selling!

In the end, you want the property you have for sale to make the best possible impression. This means a clean, well-lit, uncluttered, and updated interior can net you the best results. Many REALTORS® offer professional staging services and advice for helping your home look its absolute best.

A sale contingency refers to the requirements you put as conditions to finalize the sale of your property. Common sale contingencies including the buyer selling their previous home before taking possession, having a pre-approved mortgage in place, and home or property inspection approvals. Sale contingencies are put in place to protect everyone involved and facilitate a smooth transaction.