Home Selling Process Selling your home shouldn’t be a stressful ordeal. Your first step will be to contact Barbara. Barbara will visit your property to become familiar with its attributes. This is a good time to gather all paperwork that you will need, such as property survey, septic and well maps (if applicable), a list […]
Home Buying Process Hire a buyer’s agent who will represent only you and have a fiduciary responsibility to look out for your best interests. You will be asked to sign a Buyer’s Agency Agreement—Connecticut Real Estate Law requires that a Buyer Agency Agreement be signed by prospective buyers before realtors can show properties listed on […]
Centuries ago, Native American signal fires blazed atop the dramatic glacial ridges of Wilton. Today, this richly historic town cherishes a rural ambiance. Winding back roads pass through the rolling hills, beautifully refreshed by woods, streams, ponds and the Norwalk River. Originally a farming community, Wilton’s growth has been carefully zoned and monitored, protecting its […]
You’re putting your house up for sale. Your agent has recommended a listing price range based on current market conditions, how your house stacks up versus others presently on the market and what comparable properties have recently sold for. But your agent’s recommendation is not quite what you had in mind. What could it hurt, […]
Prepping and staging a house – the very first thing to do, once you have decided you want to sell your house, is to get it ready and make it appeal to as many potential buyers as possible. Every seller wants their home to sell fast and bring top dollar. Does that sound good to […]
Thinking of selling your home? It’s important to know which repairs and home improvement projects will increase the value of your home. Buyers will pay a premium for a home that is in top-notch, move-in condition, so once you decide to sell, make sure your home is ready to be sold. Selling your home can […]
Selling Your House for the Best Price in the Least Amount of Time Now that you’ve made the decision to sell your home, you’ll want to look at it differently. It’s now a house for sale and looking at it through “buyers’ eyes” can help you package it to sell more quickly. This checklist can […]
Items you will most likely need for a mortgage application are: Name, social security number, date of birth, and marital status of all applicants Residence addresses for the last two years Employment history: Name, job title, start date, address, and phone number for all employers in the last two years Most recent pay stub W2’s […]
Real Estate has changed in the last 10 years and Staging is becoming a MUST DO when getting your house ready for sale. But what is staging really? And how have the public and real estate agents been confused about it? Most Agents today will tell their clients to “stage” their property by cleaning it, […]
Many people believe it’s harder to sell your home in winter than summer. But there are a number of real advantages to selling during the cooler months. For one thing, removed from the sometimes frenzied action of the spring market, sellers can take a little more time to consider offers, and with fewer homes on the […]
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