Closing costs, as you probably know, are all the fees and expenses that have to be paid on closing day at the closing table. Typically, closing costs run about 3% to 6% of a home’s total purchase price – a few paid by the buyer, some by the seller, and most split between them. And … Continued
Closing is the final step in selling your home, the point at which you can breathe easy because the transaction is finalized. But the process leading up to closing usually produces a lot of anxiety and worry because so many things can go wrong to delay the closing. Still, there are some steps you can … Continued
The value of your home (or any home, really) is determined by what buyers in the market are actually willing to pay for it. It really doesn’t matter much what you, the seller, think your home is worth – it depends almost entirely on market value. Sellers often either overestimate or underestimate the value of … Continued
Open houses all but disappeared during the height of the pandemic. Now they are back. But if you want your open house to be an effective selling tool, you’ll have to take the time and put in the effort to prepare your house to sell. An open house, remember, is a public showing (not a … Continued
You did everything to prepare your Houston home to be on the market. You cut the clutter, cleaned everything inside and out, touched up paint and even trimmed the hedges. Open house went great! There were a lot of showings and you finally have an offer that you are happy with. The work is over … Continued
Getting your Houston home ready to sell is a stressful, never-ending list of things to do that will improve your chances of selling faster and for more money. Homeowners often get bogged down in the details that don’t help them achieve these goals. Focus energies on these 5 staging tips for selling a small home … Continued
It all seems so… well, so overwhelming. You’ve decided to sell your home in Houston, and there’s just so very much to do. And then there’s the emotional stress added to it all – you’re leaving the home you’ve lived in for the past several years. In such situations, though, the best course is just … Continued
he second reason why you should sell your home this Spring it’s because you have a lot leverage in today’s market. And I’ve heard a few sellers say that they’re worried about becoming homeless. Well, we’ve got solutions for that as well. Hi, I’m Natasha Carroll and Natasha Carroll Realty. Have you ever heard the … Continued
It can be so frustrating. Everything seems to be going well, and the buyer seems extremely interested. You seem to have him hooked, and all you’ve got to do is reel him in. But, then, you get a call from your real estate agent: the buyer isn’t interested after all. What went wrong? It could … Continued
The summer is a prime selling season for homes in most markets. People are looking to make a change while children are out on summer break. If you are selling your home, don’t rely on the hot market periods to put your house in the forefront of all homes on the market. Here are some … Continued
Selling your home on your own can be enticing. After all, who wants to pay tens of thousands of dollars to an agent when buyers are falling all over themselves to buy homes? Before you decide to list on your own, keep in mind the benefits and disadvantages of both. Look at the benefits of … Continued
Multi-family properties are great investments that have multiple tenants ensuring you are able to build equity in the property quickly and efficiently. But as with every niche in real estate, there are times to buy, times to hold and times to sell a property. Here are signs it is time to sell your multi-family property … Continued
Selling residential properties is a specialty for many real estate agents. But being a seller’s agent doesn’t necessarily mean an agent is experienced and the best person to sell a townhouse or condo. These specific types of residential properties have unique considerations and targeted marketing. Here is how to sell a townhouse or condo in … Continued
Probate is simply the process of administering a deceased person’s estate. And you have probably heard about how lengthy and anxiety filled the probate process can be. The reality, though, is that done right with the aid of an agent experienced in probate, it doesn’t have to be that way. The probate process itself can … Continued
Thinking of selling your home 🏡 on your own since the market is so hot and homes are in such high demand? Seller, beware. Please don’t make the mistake. That would be like giving yourself brain surgery 🥼because you took a nursing class at a local college. In fact, according to the National Association of … Continued
Thinking about selling your home, but you’re uncertain if now is the right time ⏰ ? I totally understand. You’re wondering if the market will go up or will it go down. Well, in this video series, I’m going to be going over 5️⃣ reasons why you should sell your home this spring. Oh, and … Continued
f you’re considering selling or, if in the past, you were considering, but you didn’t get around to it, well, there has never been a better time as a seller because of the market conditions, the lack of inventory, the higher demand, you’ve got all the leverage. Hi, I’m Natasha Carroll here with Natasha Carroll … Continued
Some investors have reached the stage of the game where they are desperate to get out, having had their fill of negative cash flow, terrible tenants, and expensive repairs. Others are ready to exit the real estate investment game because they’ve achieved their goals. They have made, for instance, a good return on their investments … Continued
Do you have a crystal ball? 🔮 Oh, well, I don’t either. Right now, there’s never been a better time to sell your home, but that may not always be the case. Hi, I’m Natasha Carroll, here with Natasha Carroll Realty. In fact, I’ve been in the Real Estate industry for 10 plus years, and … Continued
When it’s time to sell your house, you want to do what is best for you. Your two basic options are either to use a real estate agent or to do a for sale by owner (FSBO) deal. But which is the better route to take? If you hire an agent, you will have to … Continued
