What's All This Junk?

So you get to the final walk-through and the house isn’t in broom clean condition. This is actually more common than you would think. Sometimes sellers purposely leave belongings behind, sometimes it’s just a mistake. With my personal residence, we did the final walk-through and everything appeared to be removed. Two weeks later we were investigating the dark corners of the attic and found a sad dresser that had been collecting dust for many, many

But My House is Worth More…

My in-laws, who currently live in VT, recently purchased a new primary residence in VT. Now they need to sell their current primary residence. They had a very reputable local Realtor come in to give them a suggested list price. The price came back as $X, which they seemed happy with. I offered that they might want to get another opinion, just to be sure that the price was realistic. So they had another reputable

Fluffy and Benji Live Here Too…

Did you know that in 2006, 73% of all US households owned a dog or cat? We sure do love our four legged companions. But how do you minimize the impact of your beloved fluffball when you’re trying to sell your home? First, you want to make sure that you either remove your pets from the home for all showings, or have them crated with a “Do Not Disturb” sign. You never know how your

How Long Should I Stay Put?

You bought a house 2 years ago and now you’re getting the itch to move. Maybe you’ve outgrown the space, would like a different neighborhood, or want a closer commute. You’ve started going to Open Houses on Sunday, feeling out the market. This is what one of my colleagues refers to as the “Torture Tour.” Maybe you’ll find something and want to put in an offer. But what is your current house worth? Will you