Moving can become hectic and stressful fast! Be sure not to procrastinate and get the process started as early as possible.
The average real estate transaction can take anywhere from 4-6 weeks. To help, we wanted you to get a head start! Below is an easy to follow infographic to use as a guide so you can have a successful moving day.
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Typically the real estate market will see a slight dip in the colder months. However, homeowners can still experience success when selling their home in the winter.
So how can you achieve your real estate goals this winter?
As for Sellers, you can take advantage of the winter months by following some of the tips below and making sure your home stands out from the competition. Increase your sale price as if you were selling your home in the spring!
Tips to Selling Your Home in the Winter
Here in our local area, we always see a slow downturn for Louisville real estate in the winter. As a homeowner, you want to take the extra steps to prepare your home so it stands out from the competition.
Must Read: Easy to follow house hunting tips and tricks for homebuyers.
Every day there are countless homebuyers actively scouring neighborhoods looking for a new home. Often only noticing the homes general layout and appeal.
And possibly overlooking costly repairs that the home may need.
This is easy to follow guide will help point out what to look for when viewing a house.
When working with Buyers and viewing houses here in Louisville, KY and homes in Oldham County, KY - we always try to be observant of the less obvious things that can be easily missed when house hunting.
Of course, most of these things will be seen and recorded by the home inspector but pointing it out early leaves
With unlimited access to new listings, valuable sold data, innovative online tools, and FAQ that can be found on Google -- the general public is now equipped with a wealth of information that they certainly deserve when making such a large purchase.
But is that enough?
Buyers can comprehensively get a good pulse on the local market but could mistakenly fumble through a transaction.
Why do I need to hire a Buyers agent?
Buying a home is a long process with many moving parts. If you're not careful - it could quickly become a disaster. The average American will move 11.7 times in their lifetime - or once every seven years. An established agent will easily sell 20+ homes - in a single year!
Summertime is one of the most popular times of the year for travels. Many families pack it up and head south for their annual summer vacation.
However, this could be a great time for Murphy's Law to pay you a visit.
Murphy's Law: “If something can go wrong, chances are, it will... and usually at the worst time.”
Below are some of the proper steps to take as a homeowner so your house is in better hands while you are away.
Checklist: How to Prepare Your House for Vacation
1. Put lamps on timers
Leaving the house dark all week may not be a good idea. If you haven't already, consider buying a couple timers for the lights in your house and have them set to automatically turn on at
Staging a home is when you carefully plan and prepare a home for sale. Transforming the residence so it is appealing to a larger group of buyers and not one's specific taste. There are many different tips, tricks, and techniques for staging a house. Below we will go through some DIY tips to help you get your home ready to sell.
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A lot of new home buyers ask themselves the same question.
"Do I need a real estate agent when buying a new construction home?"
Below we will highlight why hiring a real estate agent may be in your best interest when buying a new home.
But first, ask yourself this.
Is it Worth Buying New Construction?
Some homebuyers may not weigh their options to find out exactly how much more it could cost them when purchasing a brand new home compared to settling for an older home.
To put things in perspective we took a quick glance at our local real estate market. We compared homes that sold in 2016 that were less than two years old vs homes that sold in 2016 that were more than five years old. This is what
Selling your home can be stressful no matter what time of year it is, but if you are thinking about selling, the springtime might be a perfect time! The winter months are almost behind us and the warmer temperatures are hopefully here to stay! Making it a great time to get out and get your home ready.
Preparing Your Home for the Spring Market
10 Tips to Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
Typically most real estate agents will experience a wave of new homes for sale during the Spring months. As a homeowner thinking about selling, you want to fully prepare your house in hopes of leaving a lasting impression and getting your home sold. Let's take a look at ten tips that can help you succeed this
A Timeline for the Different Types & Styles of Homes in America.
Over the last century, homes have noticeably changed from the size of the home, the style, and even how the home is built.
Let's take a look at the Infographic below and see the changes over the years.
The Evolution of American Homes by Decade
It is amazing how homes have evolved over the years. With new trends already taking place in the new century, it will be interesting to see how homes will look over the next 100 years. In chronological order, let's look at the different styles of houses in American.
QUEEN ANN STYLE (1900's)
At the turn of the century, one of the popular styles of homes being built
When buying a Louisville condo for the first time you will find that there is a slight difference between buying a single-family home and buying a condominium.
First. What is Condominium?
A condo is an individual unit that is inside a larger building, similar to an apartment building. An HOA governs and maintains the common areas that are funded by a monthly maintenance fee that is gathered from the residence living within the association.
Steps to Buying Your First Condo
Let's take a quick look at what to expect during the process of buying a condominium, downtown loft or a townhome. Keep in mind that every transaction is different and can present different obstacles along the
