Monthly Archives: August 2019
A 5-Step Seller Guide for Baby Boomers
In my adventures in real estate, I’ve seen a lot of baby boomers—especially on the North Shore—who have been in their home for 20, 30, or as many as 40 years. Obviously, that means they also haven’t bought a home since then, and given that the market is rarely static, everything about it has changed:... Read More
What Is the Biggest Mistake Sellers Make?
Sellers are prone to making a lot of mistakes. Pricing is one of the biggest, but it’s not the biggest. In my opinion, the biggest mistake sellers make is not listening to their real estate agent. If you are working with an experienced real estate professional, you really need to listen to their advice. Plenty of... Read More
Why Do Homes That Aren’t Updated Fail to Sell?
Why do homes that aren’t updated fail to sell? Over the last three years or so, the buyer pool in our market has changed. Between balancing their work life and family life, many millennials don’t have time to make upgrades to a home after they buy it. Because of this, they prefer houses that are move-in... Read More
How Can A Seller Tell a Good Offer From One That Isn’t?
Since going on the market, your home has been on the receiving end of multiple offers. How will you know which offer to take in this scenario? A better question might even be: How can I discern a strong offer from those that aren’t? Let’s say you’ve set your price at $200,000 and a buyer comes... Read More
We’re Looking for New People to Sell Real Estate
Does anyone in your circle of family, friends, co-workers, or acquaintances want to sell real estate? We are always looking for great additions to the team, and we’re not just searching for people with experience in real estate—we’re looking for anyone who is personable, authentic, great with sales, hard-working, and self-accountable. Here at the Spaniak... Read More
A Guide for First-Time Homebuyers
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, how do you go about finding a home? Here are a few tips that will help ease you into the process and make sure you get to the closing table with as little hassle as possible. First, start looking around online and researching local agents in the area. Some of the bigger... Read More
3 Common Home Seller Mistakes That You Must Avoid
What are the biggest mistakes home sellers make when selling their homes? There are three, in particular, that you need to avoid. The first is overpricing your home. If your home’s price doesn’t compare with the rest of the homes that are available in your neighborhood, people won’t even look at it, even though it might look... Read More
Key Tips to Selling Your Home on Your Own
How do you sell your home on your own? First of all, you should know that doing this doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to make more money. A lot of people assume that if they don’t hire an agent and don’t have to pay a commission fee, they’ll make more money, but there are plenty... Read More
The Real Reason Everyone Is Moving Away From Illinois
If you’ve been paying attention to our market, you might have noticed an interesting trend: An increasing number of people are moving out of our state. Why is this happening? The reason is simple, and we’ll get to the bottom of it in today’s message. Cited below for your convenience are timestamps that will direct... Read More
What to Do If You Can’t Decide Whether to Move or Remodel
With spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to discuss a question I always receive during these early months of the year: Should you remodel or should you move? If you’ve been thinking about taking on a total rehaul of your kitchen, tearing down a wall, or doing any number of other major... Read More
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