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IS THE ZESTIMATE A GUESSTIMATE?

If you’ve been home shopping or home stalking in the 21st century, then you’ve heard of the Zestimate. It has been credited for Zillow’s instant popularity and continues to generate buzz today. Is this magical estimate of value generated by algorithm’s the end all be all to your home value? No, it isn’t! Is […]
Buyers

TOP QUESTIONS BUYERS ASK ME ABOUT WORKING WITH A REALTOR

So you are thinking about buying a home and you have already read my post about selecting a real estate agent, but you still have some questions. Hopefully below you will see some of those questions asked and answered. Can you show me homes that you don’t have listed? Yes! I am a […]
Buyers, Buyers & Sellers

SHOULD I TEST FOR RADON?

I always recommend a radon test when purchasing a home. Your inspector will ask if you’d like to test for radon. Some homes have radon mitigation systems in place, but many don’t. It doesn’t hurt to test even if a system is in place in order to confirm that it’s doing its job. Homes on […]
Buyers & Sellers

WORKING WITH A LENDER

So you want to buy a home, but are you really ready to buy in this market? The number one thing that sellers fear is buyers walking away from the sale. Thus, sellers and their savvy realtors know that they need to see a solid letter from a lender OR proof of funds before […]