Sellers

When you sell your home, you need to put it on the market, so you can get the maximum exposure possible. The more people that are aware your home is for sale, the better the odds that you’ll sell quickly. To get this exposure, you need a real estate agent who does the marketing for … Continued

You may have some idea in mind about the value of your home, but without the proper information and an objective look, you may find yourself running into issues that cost time and money when setting the asking price. Your house can sit on the market too long and cause people to lose interest if … Continued

What is keeping YOU on the sidelines? Is it the fear of selling quickly and then not having time to find a new home?  It doesn’t have to! Right now there are more buyers in the market than there are houses for sale in Indianapolis — leading to multiple offers on properties and driving up … Continued

Considering selling your home?  It’s critical to know what your home will sell for, but it’s even more important to know how much money you will walk away with – or as Jerry Maguire would say “Show me the money”! Will there be enough for… a down payment on a new place, or to retire, or to send … Continued

The Sweet Smell of a Successful Sale Scents and aromas can have a dramatic impact on people’s emotions and overall experience of a space. (Otherwise, there wouldn’t be a multi-billion-dollar fragrance industry!) Don’t ignore the power of fragrance when showing your home. Smoke, pet odors, and cooking smells can each dramatically impact how potential buyers feel … Continued

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

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

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

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, but we’ve put together a list of the most common activities so you’ll know … Continued

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 this spring about a “Seller’s Market” in Indianapolis.  … Continued