5. BUYING:
Enjoy the view?
It’s obvious that homes with a view can sell big. In fact, Realtor.com states that
homes with a view of the city sell the fastest, with an average of 83 days on the
market, while homes with an ocean view sit for 98 days (mostly due to the elevated
price of oceanfront property). If you are in love with a home with a view, be sure it
is there to stay. Although you may see rolling hills through your living room window
now, who’s to say a real estate developer won’t see that same space as the perfect
opportunity to build more homes? Check with your local municipality for land use
regulations to make sure your view will remain.
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.
“
What is the appeal of Erie to first‑time buyers?
My a view,
thoughts
with
rents
rising
in your
with
be sure it are
is there
to stay.
Although
you so
may significantly,
see rolling hills through
living
window
now, who’s
to say a real
estate developer
see that same space
so room
many
cases,
it is more
affordable
for won’t
a first-time
as the perfect opportunity to build more homes? Check with your local municipality
buyer
to purchase
home
than
building equity
for land
use regulations
to make a sure
your view
will rent,
remain.
at the same time,” says Gerri Newara, President of the
6. BUYING/SELLING:
Your real estate agent matters.
Greater Erie Board of Realtors.
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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