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How to sell your house: Simple steps from start to finish | Betty Most
Wondering how to sell your house? Selling your home is filled with many steps and can seem complicated, especially for first-time sellers. From preparation to the closing table, there are many ways to break down the process and set yourself up for a successful sale. Here are some insights you can use as you prepare […]
How To Build Equity in a Home
Building equity is one of the primary financial benefits of homeownership. You don’t notice it while it’s happening, but if all goes well, you end up with a significant asset that you can use for almost any financial need.
The Best Month to Sell Your House
It’s true that today’s persistently low inventory is offering sellers an advantage even outside the typical spring home-selling season, but there is more that smart sellers need to keep in mind when it comes to timing the market.
Everything You Need to Know About Home Equity
In the simplest terms, home equity is the difference between what you owe on your mortgage and your home’s current market value. If you owe $100,000 on your mortgage and your home is worth $400,000, then you have 75% home equity. Conversely, if you have a remaining mortgage balance of $300,000 on your $400,000 house, you have 25% home equity.
Why Home Staging Inspires the Best Prices in Any Housing Market
Staging is the art of preparing a home to appeal to the greatest number of potential buyers in your market. The right arrangements can move you into a higher price-point and help buyers fall in love the moment they walk through the door.
Open House Tips for Buyers and Sellers
Open house season is upon us! Whether you’re buying or selling, here are five tips to keep in mind as you plan your weekends around open houses. By following these basic steps, you’ll be destined for open house success!
4 Tips for Buying a Home in 2022
There are plenty of good reasons to buy a home — financial stability, building equity in a place of your own, and not having to follow a landlord’s rules.
If you’re eager to buy a home in 2022, here are four important tips to help make that happen.
3 Minor Home Repairs for Buyer Appeal
Planning to sell your home? Take note of a few things beforehand. Even the tiniest drip of a faucet, a stuck drawer, or a squeaky set of stairs can deter buyers.
Six Questions to Ask Before Selling Your Home
Whether you’re hoping to sell your current home and merge households or downsize — or move into a new property that you’ve had your sights set on, there are some things you should ask yourself. Here are insights you can use when considering selling your home. Not only will these six questions guide your first steps, but they’ll also […]
Selling? How to Establish a Price for Your Property
Here are insights you can use as you establish a fair, market-driven price for your property.
Betty Most Agency: COVID-19 and Home Closings
At the Betty Most Agency, we are working from our home office (during the COVID-19 outbreak) and as always, we will continue to give you the best service possible.
Should You Sell Your Home Over the Holidays?
Serious buyers are still out there and the holidays may be a great time for you to list your home.