When homeowners start thinking about selling, the first thing most of them ask is what the house is worth. What they usually mean, though, is how much money they will have in hand once the sale closes. Those are two very different numbers.

Online value tools can give you a …

Finding yourself between homes happens more often than most people realize, and it's a situation we're well prepared to help with. Selling quickly is exciting, but it can also leave you without a place to land.

Since inventory started tightening in April 2020, the market has stayed hot. More homes …

On the evening of July 23, 2021, tennis star Naomi Osaka lit the cauldron to open the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. More than 13 time zones away, real estate agents across North America were just getting their workday started.

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A move is an exciting milestone, but it goes much more smoothly when you have a plan in place. If you expect to relocate within the next six months, here's where to start, whether you're selling, buying or doing both.

If You're Selling in the Next Six Months

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You've probably seen the ads: websites promising an instant cash offer on your home, no listing agent required. These companies are known as iBuyers, since they do business online and step in as the buyer themselves. If you're feeling anxious about selling, the idea of fast money can be tempting.

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When sellers ask me what to expect once they accept an offer, the home inspection is usually near the top of the list. Many people have never been through one from the seller's side, or it has been so long since their last sale that the details have faded. Understanding …

You've made the decision to sell. The next big step is choosing the agent who will guide you through it. A lot of sellers assume any licensed agent can sell a home equally well, but that's not quite the case. "Buyer's agent" and "listing agent" describe two different areas of …

If you're getting ready to sell, chances are you've already plugged your address into Opendoor, Zillow or Redfin to see what your home might be worth. These tools give you a ballpark idea of what offers could look like and make it easy to compare your home with others in …

The events of 2020 have reshaped the real estate market in a big way. So far this year, many areas have tilted firmly in sellers’ favor. With inventory low and interest rates down, buyers are out in force and homes are selling remarkably fast. Some are calling it a “new …

Every seller has their own story, and the reason behind a move often shapes how you should approach the sale. If you're simply moving across town, you might be fine with your home taking a little longer to sell. If you're relocating for a new job or to be closer …