Fall may have officially started on September 23rd, but that doesn't mean that now isn't a good time to sell your home. Contrary to conventional thinking, the months of October, November and December can actually be great months to sell. For a long time, many real estate experts believed that once the spring selling season had passed, the rest of the year was ‘dead’. Summer, with its hectic … [Read more...]
Tips for Choosing a Real Estate Agent
Choosing a real estate agent who is a good match for you is one of the most important things you’ll do when buying or selling a home. The choices are endless, which can be overwhelming for both buyers and sellers alike. So what makes a good real estate agent? How do you know which agent is right for you? The following tips are not fool proof, but will go a long way in helping you find the … [Read more...]
Can you count on Zillow?
The Zillow buzz The real estate community was a buzz at the launch of Zillow.com in 2005. The prospect of receiving appraisals (Zestimates) with a few keystrokes was exciting. It was fun to type in your home address or the address of your former boss or local politician. Zestimates provided the ability to be a voyeur into the homes and finances of others. But how accurate were those … [Read more...]
Selling your Property Through a Short Sale
Selling Your Property Through a Short Sale If you are in distress, or are unable to pay your m ortgage payment, you may want to try to sell throug h a short sale. This has become an option more readily available in markets such as the Myrtle Beach condo market, where there are plenty of properties on the market and yet there is still interest in getting that great deal. Before you make … [Read more...]