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How difficult is it to decide on an offer on your property? It all seems so simple. You put your house on the market with your trusted real estate professional. Buyer’s Agents show you property and then submit offers. Now what? Let’s look at three considerations when…
How stressful is selling your home? There are many reasons why selling your home is overwhelming. As a Realtor in Vermont I was overwhelmed with selling a family house out-of-state. The lack of familiarity with the process, the pricing, and the current buyer preferences in…
Why do I need to go to a lender? Can’t we just put in the offer and if it’s accepted, I’ll figure it out?These are common questions from buyers who are looking to minimize the “up front” hassle of figuring out how they are going to pay for a real estate purchase.…
Neither snow, rain, or sleet will keep us from helping you buy a house in the upcoming snowy, cold months in Vermont.If you are looking to buy in Vermont during our snowy months of January, February, or March we want you to be “winter ready.” From weather alerts to…
If you have friends and relatives that drop by with little to no warning, you need our top 3 tips for speed cleaning.
“Where do I start?” is usually the question that we get when we visit our sellers to help them get ready for photos. While the process may seem overwhelming, we start with 3 simple tips that are quick and easy.Take down photos, prints, pictures, and shelving that you…
Over the past few months clients have asked, “What is the difference between an assessment, an appraisal, and the market value of my house?”Here are some brief definitions:Market Value: This is the price that a buyer will pay for your property when you put it on the…
First, who doesn’t love a warm Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart? Alas, I digress. Back to the topic at hand, what is a Pop-Tart agent? Whenever there is a hot seller’s market, as it has been the last few years in Vermont, buyers are eager to run out and see…
Nothing gets us more excited than finding the “almost perfect” house for our clients and then pointing out the highlights of their location. If you are a hiker, we like to find the closest trails. Do you love a good boat day? You'll want a place on or near the lake.…
If you’ve been following the mainstream media you may have read that Sellers are no longer required to pay Buyer’s Agents. It’s an interesting headline unless you are in the real estate business and know that Sellers never were required to pay Buyer’s Agents, but…
Who doesn’t like a refreshing swim on a sweltering hot summer day? Since the 1990s the popularity of pools in Vermont has soared, much like the temperatures. Why have Vermonters warmed up to the idea of installing pools or paying more for a house that already has a…
Why do some houses sell for less than their Zillow estimate? Do you think your house will sell for more than the online estimates? In our area, many of you, whether selling or buying, are a bit vexed when they search online. This may lead you to “Enter Your Address and…
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