Real Estate Blog
Do You Need a Real Estate Agent for New Construction? Here’s Why the Answer is Yes
Buying a brand-new home has obvious appeal—everything is fresh, modern, and move-in ready. But if you're working directly with a builder, you might wonder: Do I really need a real estate agent for new construction? The short answer is yes. While builders have their...
The Cost of Staging Your Home: 3 Ideas To Make the Steep Price Tag Worth the Investment
Home staging might initially seem counterintuitive: Why spend money on real estate if you're moving out? The simple answer: Because home staging can get you more money for your home sale. If your real estate agent has suggested staging, it's because evidence shows...
Here’s How to Clean Up Your Credit Score Before Buying a House
It's easy to fall in love with the idea of buying a home, but if you're going to get a mortgage (and let's face it, most homebuyers do), you'll likely need to improve your credit score. Also called a FICO score, your credit score is a simplified calculation of your...
The Home Inspection Checklist All Sellers Need To Appease Buyers
A home inspection can reveal issues that may not only affect the sale of your home but also give buyers leverage to lower their offer, request repairs, or back out entirely. To avoid costly surprises, sellers should prepare ahead of time. Our home inspection checklist...
10 Signs Your Real Estate Agent Really Knows the Neighborhood
As spring rapidly approaches, the real estate market is heating up. The week of April 13–19 is the best time to sell, according to a new report by Realtor.com® economists. More buyers are anticipated to check out Realtor.com listings that week, with a typical listing...
Hosting an Open House Over Spring Break Could Sell Your Home Faster
The best time to sell your house is just around the corner. A new Realtor.com® report found that this year, the week of April 13–19 is expected to have the ideal balance of housing market conditions that favor home sellers more than any other time in 2025. If you’re...