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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

Seller’s Market? Buyer’s Market? Help!

So what’s the difference between a Buyer’s Market and a Seller’s Market?  Should I care? Like most professions, real estate has its own vocabulary and to those not “in the business” at times, it may seem like a foreign language!   There has been a lot of press about a “Seller’s Market” in Indianapolis.  What does … Continued

7 Things Buyers Can Do to Win Offers in Sellers Market

It’s been a while since Indianapolis has seen a seller’s market.  How does this affect buyers? Inventory is low and they are fighting over homes.  Have you heard the recent horror stories? Buyers who missed out on one or even several great homes due to multiple offers or sales that happened so quickly they didn’t even … Continued