Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

However, sometimes properties may have specific problems that are too serious and can’t go unnoticed at an open house. In that case, potential buyers will lay down an ‘as-is’ offer, which means they will acquire the home in its current condition. Buyers may walk away from the purchase.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Here are some tried and true digital marketing strategies: Backlinking Learn how to set up backlinks (or hire an agency who specializes in this) so that your website appears in articles and blog posts on other sites. Advertising on Zillow can put your website in front of millions of potential buyers and sellers.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

New findings from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) show a fresh picture of who’s buying and selling homes, with more first-time buyers entering the market and families looking for homes that fit multiple generations. To truly stand out, include hyperlocal blog content that resonates with your target market.

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McKissock

MAY 18, 2022

A few hours spent mowing the lawn, edging, and ripping out weeds could make a significant difference in how many potential buyers contact the owners. Sellers often get bonus points with potential buyers if they mention a recent roof inspection since it helps buyers trust they’re investing in the right home. Ask for Help.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

Whether you were already diving into the home buying process when COVID-19 hit the headlines, or you were just thinking about getting started, home buyers everywhere are wondering if they can go forward with their moving plans. Check out these resources from Cleveland Appraisal Blog regarding virtual tools for all of your real estate needs!

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

If you target luxury buyers and sellers, it’s worth considering this investment, which also comes with the ability to choose a DIY or done-for-you build-out. A CRM will help you streamline your sales processes, store client data, manage leads and keep track of how many times you’ve connected with every buyer or seller.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Buyer and seller-specific landing pages: You’ll want a site that offers visitor-specific content pages. For example, buyers will want to browse listings while home sellers visiting your site will appreciate your free home valuations. For example, if listings are scarce, you can filter for listing leads over buyer leads.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They don’t just cater to new agents: lead generation companies can also complement traditional lead generation methods — open houses, home buying seminars and referrals, to name a few — thereby helping to build your pipeline of leads. housing industry. REDX also offers script templates galore!

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

It’s highly effective for connecting agents and brokers with local buyer leads. Pros + Cons Pros: Unlimited landing page creation, blog posts, fully customizable website templates, IDX listing search and built-in SEO tools. housing industry. housing industry. Annual pricing discounts may be available.

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Will Springer Realtor

JUNE 1, 2021

One of the most valuable components to a buyer’s offer is the home inspection contingency, an opportunity to check the condition of the property before agreeing to close the deal. Under terms of the contingency, buyers can walk from the deal and retrieve their earnest money – in most cases – if not satisfied with the inspector’s findings.

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Listing Spark

MARCH 18, 2024

When you choose this route, you take on all the responsibilities of an agent, such as listing the property, marketing it, managing showings or open houses, and handling all of the negotiations. Here’s why it matters so much: Many agents and prospective buyers search by price. Getting the price exactly right is challenging.

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McKissock

APRIL 5, 2022

However, from every open house showing to every meeting you have, safety should be an important factor. Make them readily available to all sellers and prospective buyers by including them in your marketing materials. Jameson Doris is RISMedia’s blog and social media editor. Safety should always be your priority!

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Cornerstone

APRIL 2, 2021

Mortgage rates reached new lows multiple times, and buyers took advantage of this surge in affordability by snapping up available houses. Housing authorities like Freddie Mac predict a “strong spring sales season” ahead. Buyer activity remains high , and low inventory continues to pose a problem. Want to move faster?

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 13, 2021

When making such a huge decision, buyers often wonder how many homes they should see before they make an offer on the one they like. Buyers who only see a few homes. There are some buyers who luck out and make an offer on the first home they see. There are some buyers who luck out and make an offer on the first home they see.

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Listing Spark

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore the typical experience of a For Sale By Owner seller and provide insights into what you can expect when listing your property. You set the price, decide how to market your home, and negotiate directly with buyers. Buyers appreciate proactive and attentive sellers. What is For Sale By Owner?

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Movoto

APRIL 30, 2024

Overpricing discourages buyers and lengthens selling time. Consider a professional appraisal for extra accuracy, though a buyer’s appraisal will likely still be required. Consider a professional appraisal for extra accuracy, though a buyer’s appraisal will likely still be required.

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Movoto

APRIL 30, 2024

Seek a qualified agent through referrals, online reviews, or open houses. Most people will use the same agent for both buying and selling houses (as it’s typically more convenient), but using a separate agent for your new location can sometimes be more favorable. Negotiation with Sellers and Buyers. Finding Your Team 3.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 26, 2024

Elevated condo association and special assessment fees present an additional financial burden for condo owners, deterring potential buyers unless the purchase price is reduced sufficiently to offset the higher ongoing monthly costs. Source Inventory rises when more sellers are listing than buyers are buying.

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 21, 2022

So here are a few tips to help you stay ahead of the mess and keep your home looking more like a design blog than a toy catalog. Use these tips when preparing for an open house as well as it’s part of effectively staging a home for potential buyers. Buyer Resources. Use the basement and attic. April 8, 2021.

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 1, 2021

We have developed five helpful tips that you can follow in order to please both your children and buyers. But if it’s obvious that you have kids, a buyer will understand if you have a toy here or there that wasn’t put away. There’s more on this in our staging rules blog, to read click here. Stay Calm: Don’t lose sleep!

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Now, a year and a half later, with rates up to 8%, buyer affordability is significantly diminished. Coming from the frenzied pandemic market where inventory was at historically low levels , sellers are holding the line and buyers are still the ones competing in this market. In the graphic to the right, you can see this more clearly.

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Listing Spark

MARCH 12, 2024

Selling your home no longer means you have to put up yard signs, organize open houses, or even hire a listing agent. Using this strategy doesn’t just save you money; it also meets the needs of today’s homebuyers and makes it more likely your home will be visible precisely where the house shopping process takes place.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 9, 2023

When evaluating furniture items, try to envision what potential buyers would see when looking at online photos or visiting an open house – resist the urge to include any décor items in these photos as they detract from the size of the space available. Let it go if something hasn’t been used in over six months.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 21, 2022

Now, months later, with rates up nearly 100% from the start of the year- January mortgage rates were hovering in the low to mid 3’s and this week reached 6.28%- diminished buyer affordability is causing a big downshift in demand. Rising prices weren’t favorable but with historically low mortgage rates , they were still affordable for buyers.

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 23, 2023

Buyers are also starting to search out FSBOs more readily because they want to pursue potential savings. Both Buyers and Sellers See FSBOs as a Way to Save Money Ultimately, both buyers and sellers recognize FSBO transactions as a way to save money. An In-Depth Analysis Buyers also profit from this arrangement.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Motivated sellers attract motivated buyers. Do your research, read our blog on how to price your home , and speak with your REALTOR® about what the most appropriate price is for your home at that time because the market is constantly changing. There is always room to counter-offer and negotiate.

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The Robert Weiler Company

DECEMBER 9, 2022

After completing the sale, the listing agent, the buyer’s agent, and each agent’s broker share the commission. Commercial real estate agents are the go-between for all interactions involving the buyer and seller of a property. Buyer’s Agents. What Are the Two Roles Commercial Agents Fill?

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 10, 2023

Unless the listed home is in a favorable location, priced competitively and move-in ready, activity has been somewhat muted as prospective buyers and sellers wait for economic conditions to improve. Sellers who priced their homes appropriately enjoyed busy open houses in their first weekend on the market followed by multiple offers.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 14, 2023

Unless the listed home is in a favorable location, priced competitively and move-in ready, activity has been somewhat muted as prospective buyers and sellers wait for economic conditions to improve. Sellers who priced their homes appropriately enjoyed busy open houses in their first weekend on the market followed by multiple offers.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The skills required to help home buyers and sellers successfully buy and sell real estate have nothing to do with networking all day. I worked open houses, made daily calls to my database, and focused on my “sphere”. I made having a dominant website/blog part of my business strategy. When advertising in print, etc.,

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Lamacchia Realty

AUGUST 3, 2021

Though there were several months through winter and spring that it never seemed possible this year, the market is slowly beginning to be less competitive for buyers. But if the home has been available long enough, it’s time to consider adjusting the list price to gain more visibility from more potential buyers.

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 21, 2023

Listings include a description of the property and details about the home, such as: Square footage The year the home was built Bedroom/bathroom count Type of power for utilities HVAC details Your expectations for offers These and other pertinent pieces of information tell buyers and their agents what they need to know.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 20, 2023

To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AMC fees, Real estate forecast, Google Business Profile, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ’ Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 41.9%

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Appraisal Today

JULY 29, 2022

From horror movie-esque semi-abandoned homes for rent to home decor that overshot “unique”, the owners and agents behind these funny ads thought things were perfect just as they were for their photos and open houses. To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! To read more, click here.

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Movoto

JANUARY 29, 2024

Buying a house can often feel like navigating a maze. From preparing finances to closing, the process of how to buy a house is filled with challenges and decisions. Whether you’re a first-time or a seasoned buyer, we’ve got you covered. What is the first thing to do to buy a house?

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Quicken Loans

JULY 1, 2021

One of those times is when you’re trying to sell a house. You may have become accustomed to your animal’s “musk,” only to be told by your listing agent that buyers will be turned off by the pet smells in your home within moments of entering your home. On the flip side, we know that pets are a luxury and, at times, an expensive one.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 17, 2022

Now two years later , 2022 started with the lowest inventory EVER recorded and while inventory has grown slightly, This means NOW is a still a great time to list and take advantage of motivated buyers before other sellers really start to saturate the market. Yes, in this market it IS possible to sell your home without listing !

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