Can you guess which 20 real estate markets were declared the hottest markets in the U.S. in June of 2015? Can you guess how many of those are in California? These hottest markets were identified by Realtor.com in a recently completed market study. Here’s how they conducted the study. The premise is that where demand […]
Articles for Home Sellers
This page provides various articles for home sellers in Northern California. Is it time to sell your home? Just ask Libby if the time is right!
Who’s Buying Homes Right Now? Not The Pepsi Generation!
With all the different ‘generations’ out there, Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, Boomerangers and a half a dozen others, it’s hard to know who is doing what right now when it comes to buying real estate. And if you’re selling your home, what generation do you cater to? Well, the statistics are in, and not […]
The Impact of Home Staging on Selling Your Home
Last month we talked about how home buyers are likely to offer more money for a staged home, and we’re talking a substantial sum. But there is a greater impact on the prospective buyer than just the willingness to offer a higher price on the home. These reasons include; the staging impacts the buyer’s final […]
California Home Buyers Offer More for a Staged Home
Here’s some documented evidence showing what home buyers are willing to offer on a home that is professionally staged. Up to 32% of buyers would offer 1% to 5% more for a home that is staged. On a $500,000 home, that could mean up to $25,000 more for the seller. Not only that, but up […]
Safety First When It Comes to Selling Your Home
When it comes time to sell your home, there are certain safety guidelines that you should be aware of, not only for your own protection, but for the safety of prospective buyers, visitors, and your agent. Valuables – Take your keys, cash and credit cards with you when leaving the house. Medications – Remove prescriptions […]