Let’s Talk about Listing Your House!

By Mary O'Neil

“What do you think I can get for my house?” Everywhere I go, when friends and acquaintances realize I am a REALTOR™, this question always gets asked.  It seems that most people are really interested in real estate, whether they are wanting to sell soon or are just curious about the future. I have found,…

Does Your House Have What Buyers Want?

By Mary O'Neil

The rise in remote work is changing what many Americans want in their homes. Many companies are choosing to delay reopening or go remote full-time, and today’s buyers are looking for homes with more space to support their work needs. As a seller, if you no longer need the extra room you have in your…

Think You Should For Sale By Owner? Think Again

By Mary O'Neil

Some Highlights  For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is the process of selling real estate without the representation of a real estate broker or real estate agent. According to the National Association of Realtors’ Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, 35% of homeowners who decided to FSBO last year did so to avoid paying a commission or fee. But,…

What Are the Experts Saying About Future Home Prices?

By Mary O'Neil

A worldwide pandemic and an economic recession have had a tremendous effect on the nation. The uncertainty brought about by both has made predicting consumer behavior nearly impossible. For that reason, forecasting home prices has become extremely difficult. Normally, there’s a simple formula to determine the future price of any item: calculate the supply of…

New Index Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate

By Mary O'Neil

Earlier this month, realtor.com announced the release of their initial Housing Recovery Index, a weekly guide showing how the pandemic has impacted the residential real estate market. The index leverages a weighted average of four key components of the housing industry, tracking each of the following: Housing Demand – Growth in online search activity Home…

9 Tips for Selling Your Home During Coronavirus

By Mary O'Neil

The coronavirus has affected so many aspects of our lives – from how we work to how we exercise, communicate, and so much more. It has also affected the housing market and how we now buy and sell homes. If you’re thinking about listing your home you may be wondering what you can do to…