Selling a Family Home After a Parent Passes

Sometimes life throws a curveball. A family member gets sick. There’s an accident. Suddenly, you need to sell the home, and the house is in rough shape. It happens quite often, actually, and I get it. Here’s what doesn’t work: Hiring an inexperienced agent and pretending the home condition doesn’t matter or pricing it like … Continued

Do you need to fix everything before you sell?

Do you need to fix everything before you sell? The answer is usually no. This is a question I get a lot, and what some sellers don’t understand is that some projects, buyers don’t really care about, while other improvements could have made a huge difference. Not all repairs are created equal. Hi, I’m Terry … Continued

Why Online Estimates Can Cost You Money

If you’re planning to sell your home, stop trusting online home value estimates. I see homeowners all the time who think they know what their property is worth because a website told them so. Then they find out buyers are looking at completely different sales, different neighborhoods, and even different market conditions. Hi, I’m Terry … Continued

Think buying a home this summer means getting into a bidding war?

Think buying a home this summer means getting into a bidding war? Not necessarily. Here’s what’s really happening in today’s market… Yes, more buyers are entering the market, which means competition is picking up. But this isn’t the frenzy we saw a few years ago. Today’s buyers are more cautious. They’re taking their time, comparing … Continued

How Much Is My Home Worth in Today’s Market?

Did you know your home could be worth $50,000 more… or $50,000 less… than what Zillow says? One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is trusting an online estimate as if it’s the actual market value of their home. The reality is, those algorithms don’t know your home. They don’t know about the kitchen renovation … Continued

Is it actually a good time to sell right now?

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, you’ve probably asked yourself  . . .  “Is now even a good time to sell?” And I get it. The market feels uncertain. Rates change. Headlines say one thing, your neighbor says another.  But here’s what most sellers don’t realize . . . Homes are still selling … Continued