For Sale by Owner or Agent? Which is best?

In the current market, homes in many areas are selling quickly, so it makes sense that some homeowners may opt to sell their house themselves instead of enlisting a licensed realtor. The primary reason people choose this method is profit. By saving the average six percent sales commission, many feel like they’re walking away with […]

Attention Home Buyers: The house may have eyes and ears

Its natural for homeowners to be curious about what’s said during a showing or open house at their property, but with the prevalence of nanny cams, web cams and other recording devices, some sellers are recording potential buyers’ moves and conversations. To some, it might seem disconcerting to learn that they’re being recorded while viewing […]

Zillow vs MIBOR for Online Real Estate Searches

One of the first things people do when beginning their real estate search is browsing one of a few popular websites or apps such as Zillow or Trulia; however, despite the marketing power behind these sites, they don’t offer as large of a property database as MIBOR.com. While Zillow, which owns Trulia, does a good […]

Ramifications for backing out of a real estate transaction

There are many reasons someone may choose to back out of a real estate agreement, but all parties must be aware of the ramifications of pursuing such action. A signed real estate contract is legally binding and whichever party chooses to back out can suffer legal consequences, both from the other party as well as […]

Real Estate Negotiations and Deadlines: Not Responding can have Consequences

When buying or selling a property it’s critical to read the fine print and make sure all deadlines are met in a timely manner, otherwise one of the parties may end up agreeing to something they hadn’t planned. Below are three common deadlines encountered during a real estate transaction, and what can happen if the […]

Do this Before Starting a Home Search

Whether it’s a first home or third, there are a few steps every homebuyer should undertake before beginning their search in earnest. Get pre-approved While its not a requirement before searching for a home, its smart to receive pre-approval for a loan in advance. For help finding a loan, ask a realtor for the names […]

First impressions matter: Dangers of Over Pricing a Home

Preparing a home to sell includes several steps, with one of the most important being the listing price. This critical decision is where a realtor’s experience and expertise matters. Agents familiar with the market and competition can suggest a listing price that will maximize interest as soon as the property hits the market, and ultimately […]

10 Tips to Prepare Your House to Sell

Eventually Central Indiana will begin thawing, and when that time comes, families interested in selling their home will start putting them on the market; this is especially true as heading into spring. For those considering selling their home in the next few months, now is the time to start getting the property ready for potential […]

Sellers lose Negotiation Power with Lowball Offers

A lowball offer is one that’s significantly below a seller’s asking price, and entering into residential real estate negotiations with a lowball offer is not a good idea. This is especially true today where the market is designed for sellers, homes are selling quickly and receiving multiple offers. In todays seller’s market, lowball offers are […]