6 Reasons Why Your Home Expired Without An Offer

When a home listed for sale expires off of the market without so much as an offer there are a number of common reasons as to why that happened.  Some of the causes of having an unsold home are the responsibility of the real estate agent if there is one involved.  Other aspects of selling a home are done in coordination with the real estate agent but is the primary responsibility of the home seller (setting the listing price for example).  If a home seller still has in mind the goal of selling their home this list of six common reasons why a home does not sell will help home sellers get back on track and get their home sold.

1.  Pricing

Overpricing is one of the main reasons a house will not sell.  Homebuyers are looking to get the best value for their money when buying a home and go in fully informed with regards to home prices and features.  Regardless of how many upgrades, add-on features a home has if the price is not in line with other homes in the neighborhood it will not sell.

Many neighborhoods have a tendency to have similar houses, similar quality and design.  If one house in the neighborhood has been upgraded that does not necessarily mean it will be able get a premium price for that neighborhood.  The upgraded home may be sold for a little more money than other non-upgraded homes in the neighborhood but it will not be that much more.  The average price of a home in the neighborhood becomes a point where any home priced higher must show the true value through upgrades in order to entice a buyer to make an...

3 Smart Tips For Improving Your Credit Score Prior To Applying For A Home Mortgage

Not everyone buys a home very often and in fact many might only own one to three homes over their life time.  As a result when buying a home, buyers should make sure they get the best pre-approval amount they can so that when they do buy they are getting the best home that meets their budget at the time.  By striving for the best home you can afford now and will suit your needs for some time to come there will be less need to upgrade to another home because your current home was only a “starter home”.

There is a caveat with that in just because a mortgage lender approves a mortgage for the highest amount of money that can be had that does not necessarily mean homebuyers should buy at the top of that range.  Homebuyers need to analyze their current and future financial situation to make sure they can afford the home they buy today.  If in the future the homeowner plans on having a larger family, wishes to change careers, or something else that effects their lifestyle then that should be part of the consideration when buying a home today.  Homebuyers should not end up in a house poor situation where they cannot afford to pay for the home as well as the upkeep resulting in a loss of home value over time.  Always consider how much home you can afford today as well as in the future as part of your home shopping process.

Credit Score and Mortgage Amount

There are a number of...

Buying A Home With Pets In Mind

Pets are an everyday part of life for their human companions.  Pets like humans also have individual needs that every house may or may not meet.  When buying a home with pets in mind knowing what one should be looking for and what considerations should be made for our furry friends is on the top of many home buyers list.  This article takes a look at the different considerations pet owners should take into mind when buying a home.

Type Of Pet

The type of pet a homebuyer has will dictate some of the needs for a home.  Bird and reptile owners who keep their pets indoors a majority of the time may not have as many requirements for a home as those would dog or cat owners who may let their pets outdoors unsupervised or who have free roam of the house.  The health and age of a pet also play into home needs as an older pet who cannot walk around as much as they could may need fewer stairs and a flat yard in order to best accommodate their needs.

The size of your pet plays into this as well particularly in the case of dogs.  Larger athletic dogs need more room to run around and burn off their energy and a larger yard might be important to owners of large dogs.  For smaller dogs, cats and rabbits that may be allowed to roam free in the yard, having a yard that is open and in an area that does not attract predators like coyotes, bears, raptors and more is important to consider. 

Landscaping Considerations

As noted above the way a yard is setup and situated should be considered when buying a home with pets in mind.  A steep hilly yard may not be good for smaller dogs or dogs who have joint or back problems. ...

Marketing Strategies Expert Realtors Use To Help Sell Your Home

Selling a home is not a simple matter of taking a few pictures, putting it up on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and then the home will sell.  It takes much more effort to effectively get a home sold than just taking a few pictures and throwing the information about the home on a few websites.  Expert Realtors know these techniques like the back of their hand and must be continually flexible in their strategies in order to sell any type of home during any time of the year or during any market condition.  While these strategies presented here do represent what expert Realtors will do, only by working with one of these expert Realtors can home sellers realize all the benefits of these time tested marketing strategies.

Every Real Estate Market Is Different

First thing to realize is that every real estate market is different.  Even within the same metropolitan area different locations will require different marketing strategies.  Hot neighborhoods where properly priced homes sell in a matter of days can be right next to neighborhoods where homes take weeks or months to sell.  Realtors who work in the local area understand the local differences between neighborhoods, cities, and localities and know that while some strategies will work in one area a totally different strategy may be needed in the neighborhood next to it.

Home Pricing As A Marketing Strategy

Believe it or not home pricing is an area that is of importance...