Buying
Understanding a Final Walk-thru
It’s guaranteed to be hectic right before closing, but you should always make time for a final walk-through. Your goal is to make sure that your home is in the same condition you expected it […]
2018
Buying
Tips to Enhance Your Odds of an Offer
Price it right. Set a price at the lower end of your property’s realistic price range. Prepare for visitors. Get your house market ready at least two weeks before you begin showing it. Be flexible […]
Buying
Suggestions For A Smooth Loan Approval
•Don’t apply for new credit •Don’t co-sign on a loan •Don’t dispute anything on your credit report •Don’t change bank accounts •Don’t close any credit card accounts •Don’t finance any elective medical procedure •Don’t make a […]
Good To Know
Understanding Title Insurance
Title insurance protects your ownership right to your home, both from fraudulent claims against your ownership and from mistakes made in earlier sales, such as misspellings of a person’s name or an inaccurate description of […]
Buying
Things to Avoid When Negotiating a Home Purchase
Not doing your homework Not understanding the seller Showing your cards Getting your heart set Trying to win For assistance with your next home purchase, contact the real estate professionals at Ferguson Realtors, who can […]
Selling
Be an Informed Seller
A clean uncluttered home sells Homes priced right sell Selling a home is inconvenient Repairs left undone will cost you more money than the repair itself Overpricing your home will help to sell your neighbor’s […]
Selling
Staging Tips
•Remove the clutter – put small things away •Brighten areas up with light – open drapes and blinds, add lighting •Re-purpose rooms – add some new furniture and paint •Vary wall hangings – try different […]
Selling
Poor Investment Projects
In addition to being a poor investment, these projects will often hurt the future sale of your home: Turning a bedroom into another type of space Installing an above ground pool Not keeping paint colors […]
Good To Know
Formulate Your Property Wish List
What does your future home look like? Where is it located? As you hunt down your dream home, consult this list to evaluate properties and keep your priorities top of mind. Neighborhoods What neighborhoods do […]
Good To Know
Steps to Lower Homeowners Insurance Costs
The first step is to shop around; quotes on the same home can vary significantly from company to company. Review the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange report. CLUE reports detail the property’s claims history for the […]