Staging sells a home when it is done right We have all seen the home reality TV shows where the house that is for sale looks glamourous. Every room shines and looks amazing. Of course, because this is marketing. Staging a home is simply another form of marketing to the buyer. Staging that sells a […]
Category Archives: Sell A House
4 tips when selling your house as a “for sale by owner“
For Sale by Owner is about more than saving commissions There are many ways to sell a house. The most common is to put the house on the retail market using the MLS. But another approach often used is the “for sale by owner“ method. This is also known as an “FSBO” listing. There are […]
3 Step Guide to Sell Your House ‘As-Is’
The Pros and Cons of Selling a House “As-Is” One of the biggest possible challenges for a homeowner can be selling a house. Especially if it is a question of repairs versus improvements. There are multiple factors that can influence how quickly a house sells and for how much. These factors include timing the market; […]
New Renovation Project – Harding Street
Harding Street – Perfect Fit for the First Time Home Buyer We’re pleased to announce our latest renovation project. This one will be called “Harding Street” (we’re really creative with our project names). Some quick facts about the Harding Street house: Built in 1940 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms 1 car, detached garage .14 acre lot […]
5 Steps to Sell a House in Probate
We recognize that selling a house in probate is not part of anyone’s plan. Probate situations can be difficult, especially if the house was ‘intestate’ (meaning no will was in place declaring how to handle the transfer of the property). 5 Basic Steps for Selling a Probate Home Get an attorney – specifically one who […]
6 Quick Smart Home Upgrades
Simple Upgrades for a Smart Home There are options galore to create a ‘smart home’. From the simplest of changes such as an energy-intelligent thermostat to fully automated features connected to voice technologies (e.g. “Alexa”). On the surface, a $1,000 to add smart home technology sounds like splurge spending. How many of us want to […]
Benefits of Selling to a Cash Buyer (USA Today)
As a cash buyer, I love seeing articles that help inform Sellers about the pros and cons of selling a home in ‘as-is’ condition. Quick disclaimer – ‘as-is’ doesn’t always mean the house is a complete mess. There are criteria that give a house an ‘as-is’ label – but not everything that you think. Take […]
8 Tips when buying a For Sale by Owner
I’m always looking at what other industry companies are saying about different categories of buying and selling real estate. For an insurance entity to write a blog about the “8 Tips of buying a For Sale by Owner” – you know they’ve had their share of headaches. As an insurance company, you’d think they wouldn’t […]
Foreclosure? Be informed before you do anything
It’s unfortunate, but foreclosure is a reality for more people than we realize. It’s nothing to take lightly. Anyone facing a possible foreclosure has so many things to deal with, not the least of which is the stress and anxiety of ‘what happens next’? We are often asked “how can GLG Homes help me out”? […]
Hidden Costs of Selling a Home
Seems like every time you turn around, someone is publishing a report of some flavor about the ups and/or downs of real estate. But, this is a good thing. Third party information helps our decision process. Especially for homeowners who are selling their house. Zillow published its “Hidden Costs of Selling” for 2019. And – […]