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Great Listing Agent Interview Questions

It’s always surprising how many people think “all real estate agents do the same things”.   Do you know that 6% of the agents do 94% of the business?  Make sure you’re hiring one of the 6%!  These agents are in the game every day.  They are experienced.  They know the industry and the market. … Continued

Do You Want to Buy a HUD / Bank-owned Property in Indianapolis?

What should you know? HUD Homes, Bank-Owned, Pre-Foreclosure, Short-sales… What are we talking about here?? HUD Homes These properties have already been through the foreclosure process and are placed on the market by HUD (The Department of Housing and Urban Development).  They are vacant, sold “as is” and ready for immediate occupancy.  Although they are advertised in the MLS, … Continued

Do You Have Fixer Upper-itis?

Fixer Upper-itis.  That sounds contagious, maybe even dangerous! Lots of people have it — I know we’ve been bitten by the bug, and you may have too! It begins so innocently.  You’re just relaxing on the couch watching Chip and Jo do their amazing transformations and then you start thinking “I could do that!”.  (Sound … Continued

8 Things You Must Know BEFORE Purchasing a Condo

So you’re thinking about stepping into the carefree life of condo living!  Awesome!  Indianapolis and the surrounding areas have lots of great options. Whether you’re thinking about purchasing a condo in the heart of Indianapolis, or an over 55 community in the burbs — It takes additional due diligence to ensure a condo purchase is … Continued

Zestimates — Truth or Fiction?

Zestimates — Truth or Fiction?

Have you checked your home value on Zillow lately? What did you think?  Thrilled because the estimate is much higher than you thought and you can’t wait to brag to the neighbors? Or were you simply devastated by the low number?  Hold on! Take a breath… your “Zestimate” may not be as accurate as you think! According … Continued

Don’t Mess Up Your Home Purchase!

6 Things Buyers do to Mess Up Their Home Purchase Having sold homes in and around Indianapolis for many years, occasionally we’ve seen buyers do something crazy that jeopardizes their chance to buy a new home, even though their agent and loan officer should have warned them in advance.  So here are some reminders! If … Continued

Make Sure You’re Not Buying a Pig with Lipstick!

So you’ve found the “perfect place”, it’s gorgeous and appears to be in flawless condition — what could possibly be wrong?  Hold on — back up the bus — wait a dog on minute…!  There could be issues lurking behind that pretty face. So when making your offer, don’t forget the Home Inspection contingency!    … Continued

How Much Will it Cost to Sell My Home?

Recent Seller Question:  “What expenses should I expect when selling my Indiana home and how much money will I actually walk away with when it’s all said and done?”   Great Question!  Isn’t this what everyone really wants to know? There are several different expenses involved when selling a house in Indianapolis or throughout Indiana.  Some … Continued

Help! I’m a First Time Seller

Checklist for buying homes in Greenwood

Recent Seller Question:  “Help!  I’ve never sold a house before.  Where do I start?  What are the steps in the process?”  Great Question! There are 100’s of steps involved in the home sale process and no two transactions are exactly alike. To give you a general idea of what to expect, we’ve put together a … Continued