6. BUYING/SELLING:
Your real estate agent matters.
According to Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff, research shows
gender matters when choosing a real estate agent. Rascoff says
men will get your home sold closer to asking price because they
are stubborn, while women will negotiate and close the deal
faster. Most importantly, find an agent who will work on your
behalf. Ask friends and family for references of agents they’ve
used in the past. Look up their current listings to see if they align
with the type of home you want to buy or sell. This will also
indicate their knowledge of the market.
7. BUYING/SELLING:
Get a second opinion.
When you have lived in your home for years, it’s easy to
overlook problems that potential buyers may spot right away.
Have a relative or trusted friend come over to spot any small fixes
that you can make prior to putting your home on the market
to make sure it’s in optimal condition prior to selling. When
considering buying a home, it’s also helpful to have someone who
is not buying the home go with you to take a look. He/she will
be able to point out potential issues that you may not see when
trying to make such an important decision.
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8. SELLING:
Ignore the housing market.
Don’t waste your time watching the housing market for
the best time to sell. According to Investopedia, “it doesn’t
matter what your home is worth at any given moment except
the moment when you sell it. Being able to choose when you
sell your home, rather than being forced to sell it due to job