For the past few weeks, I’ve been seeing an unusual number of houses for sale that are owned by the listing agents. This raises an interesting question: why are so many Pittsburgh Realtors selling their homes? Here’s Why So Many Agents Are Selling Now The market conditions are pretty great for home sellers right now. […]
We get it: You want more money in your pocket, and you want to avoid those pesky Realtor commissions and fees. For Sale By Owner, or FSBO, seems like a tempting way to go. Be Prepared: Home Selling Is Incredibly Complex Home selling isn’t a walk in the park. A real estate transaction is full […]
When we get called to view a house because the homeowners are thinking of selling and want suggestions about what to do, 90% of the time they need to declutter. Flooring, painting, and low-cost home improvements are good. But filling up boxes to get some of the “stuff” out of the rooms, off counters, and […]
All you hard work has finally paid off — you’ve just received an offer for your home! But it’s not quite time to celebrate. Regardless of whether you get a low offer, a high offer, or multiple offers, it’s best to assess your situation and talk to your real estate agent before jumping right in to […]
You may have heard that using Zillow is the worst way to search for homes, in Pittsburgh and in general. After all, a large national real estate site such as Zillow may often display “incorrect or outdated information,” according to this IndyStar article, and it has often caused headaches because of its inaccurate home value tool. But […]
