Why Won't My Home Sell

Selling a property can often seem like a hit and miss proposition in today's real estate market. If you find you are missing a lot, you need to figure out why.

Which Real Estate Marketing Method Works Best For You?

Realtors spend a lot of money on advertising - they should know if it's working. Simple record keeping will show which forms of real estate marketing are working and which are not.

Selling Your Gilbert Home in a Tough Market

This may seem like a terrible time to have your house on the market. Not only is it difficult to sell a home during the winter months, but it’s even more difficult with the down turn in the market. There are more sellers and fewer buyers. It’s not uncommon to see homes on the market for months.

Prospecting for Real Estate Clients is Not a Short-term Activity

Prospecting in real estate marketing - or any business - should not be considered a short-term fix. Prospecting is a method of building relationships with your target market and builds momentum over the months and years.

How To Sell On Lease Option

Buy and then sell on a lease option - one of 69 Ways To Make Money In Real Estate. Here is an example.

Homes for Sale & Taxes-What a Seller Needs to Know

In May of 1997, the tax code governing profit from the sale of a personal residence was changed. In the past, any gain from a home for sale could be taxed, unless rolled over into the purchase of a new home.

Open House No-No's

Under normal circumstances, you wouldn't let just anyone enter your house, right? If a couple knocked on your door one morning and asked for a grand tour of your home, you would’ve slammed the door and called the police. When you’re selling your home, you do exactly the opposite. You graciously welcome strangers and show them around the premises.

The Journey Begins

You drive by one day and there it is, a for sale sign, planted in the neighbors yard or, in this case, posted on their carport wall. You think this is sudden, you didn't even know they were considering moving. It really didn't just happen overnight. Successful home marketing starts months before you see the sign and is the result of planning, preparation and teamwork.

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home

With so many recent changes in the real estate industry, sellers need to know what mistakes they need to avoid when listing their home for sale and what tried-and-true things they should hang on to.

Why Some Homes Don't Sell

We have all driven by a house that seems to just sit on the market forever. At some point we all wonder what's wrong with that house. Why have other houses around sold and this one hasn't? Is it the price, location, what seems to be the problem?

Timing Issues When Your Home is Sold

As the real estate bubble has burst, selling a home has become more difficult unless you are in one of those areas where things are still good. You can put so much effort into selling, you can forget about moving!

Tampa Real Estate - Selling an Investment Property

At this stage of investment, there can be some point that things can go wrong. And making a profit depends so such on having a smooth and rapid sale. Worrying can be felt until that deal is not close yet. And worrying will surely occur if you choose to avoid the expertise of a real estate agent and just wanted to sell the property on your own.

How to Price Your Home to Sell

The most common method for determining what a home might sell for is the Comparative Market Analysis. This is the method used most often by Realtors. This article explains how to determine the best selling price for a home.

Why Home Staging Is Essential To Sell Your Home

Home Staging while still new to some is sweeping the country with its amazing results. What is home staging you ask? What will it do for you in your real estate market? As a Professional Home Stager I'll share the answers to these and other frequently asked questions so that you can learn the secrets to selling your home Fast and for Top Dollar!

How to Do a Short Sale With Real Estate

If you owe more on your property than it is worth, at current market prices, then you can reduce your loses by making a successful short sale. This article provides guidelines on how to cut your loses and sell your property before your deficit gets even larger.