1. “Some material defects must be disclosed by law, and if you lie about other details—and your lie is discovered during an inspection—you could lose your buyer. Even if a lie doesn’t come to light until after you’ve sold the house, you’re not free and clear; the buyer can file a lawsuit against you for damages or the cost of repairs.” From Bob Vila: 11 Lies You Can’t Tell When Selling Your Home.
2. FORMULA WON
Forbes states “All real estate agents are not one and the same, and finding the right one for your transaction is critical. Sometimes people think it is best to work with an agent who is a friend or family member, but this is almost always not the way to ensure success.” Consider making this a priority when selling your home.
3. HEAD TAX
From CNBC: Seattle backs new tax on largest companies, including Amazon. “The Seattle metropolitan area also is home to the third-largest concentrations of homeless people, nearly 12,000 counted in a January U.S. government survey, and almost half of them were living on the streets or otherwise unsheltered.” Seattle plans to build more affordable housing and support services for the homeless with the tax dollars.
4. BE BOLD AGENTS
“Make no mistake: You don’t have to be a Goliath to make an impact in your real estate market. Here are five things you can do to make any small brokerage shine.” In Five Ways To Elevate Your Small(ish) Real Estate Brand Forbes suggests creating superior experiences over spending big wins clients.
5. YOU HAD ME AT PIZZA OVEN
“…when it comes time to sell — while it might be tempting to write a novella on its greatness in your listing description, in reality, you only have approximately eight seconds to grab a prospective buyer’s attention. Coastal Living suggests Including These Words In Your Real Estate Listing Could Boost Your Home’s Sale Price.
6. TINY DESIGN
I’ve lived in very small spaces in my life. This NYT article proposes “Even if you have no room to expand, there are ways to make your kitchen feel bigger.” You may get an idea from this article of how to make the most of your tiny kitchen if you are on a tight budget.
7. PREMIER WHAT?
“Premier Agent, a program in which real estate agents pay up to have their names, faces and contact information posted alongside listings of other agents, might change in a way that could hurt the program and Zillow (Z) in New York State.” Mark Gerstein from Forbes describes in detail what is going in New York which may effect other markets across the country.
8. SKY ROCKETS IN SIGHT
From Market Insider: Housing prices are soaring in America — here’s where they’ve climbed the most since the housing crisis. The average home value has risen 16% since the 2008 housing crisis. Prices have risen by as much as 75% in the hottest markets.
9. BIGGER IN THE MIDDLE
“Homebuyers should think strategically about where they work and where they live, and might even want to consider working remotely to save on housing costs.” From CNBC: How much home you can really buy with $300,000. (I hear West Virginia is nice this time of year)
10. SURVEY SAYS
Want to spend more? The Insider just published What a $500,000 home looks like in 25 major cities across America. “Homebuyers in Texas and Florida get the most space for their money.” Interested?
Have a great weekend!
