Think twice before paying a full 6% sales commission to a real estate agent. That is a lot of money and will dramatically cut into your profit. It is quite easy to avoid having to pay that full commission. Keep in mind this commission is fully negotiable and don’t think you have to pay it in order to get the help of an agent. Agents have become increasingly willing to negotiate their commissions becasue they are not making close to the money they were the past few years when the […]

In this challenging real estate market, curb appeal is particularly important for a home seller. Here are some tips for hiring a landscaper who will do a good job at a reasonable price. Review a portfolio. A neighbor’s recommendation is a good starting point, but it is also worthwhile to examine other jobs the landscaper has done and ask for references. Hiring someone who isn’t reliable, doesn’t finish the job or who uses unhealthy plants is a costly mistake. Consider maintenance. Asking for a low-maintenance design will ensure that even […]

Selling a home is oftentimes more expensive than sellers anticipate. Agents’ commissions can be as high as 6-7%, the repairs and fix-up, even minor fixes, can add up and holding costs are frequently underestimated that are being incurred during the sales process. In an attempt to limit or reduce these costs, more and more investors are attempting to sell their investments without using agents. This can be a great way to save a lot of money, but you really need to know what you are doing if you are going […]

I’ve blogged in the past about investors’ concerns about getting stuck with properties. It is never a good thing when you have a property for sale and aren’t getting any interested parties, especially if you can’t make the payments. Hopefully, you don’t get in this situation because you are diligent in evaluating your deals and the numbers before buying them. There are many different things you can do to make your property attractive to buyers buy one that is an absolute must is curb appeal. Curb appeal is simply what […]