Category Archives: Selling
Interest Rates Continue to Rise
Mortgage rates remained fairly steady throughout 2021, hovering just above or below 3% nationally. However, in December of 2021, we saw a sharp spike to 3.1% and a continued increase in the national average since. There doesn’t seem to be
How to Successfully Marketing an Empty House for Sale
Ways to Stage a Home for Sale Without Furniture There are many challenges to successfully marketing an empty house for sale. Potential buyers may have a difficult time envisioning how various areas of the home can be utilized. Empty homes
Must a Death in the Home be Disclosed when Selling?
If you are selling a home, you will be required to make disclosures about many of the material facts about your home. One specific disclosure that many sellers are often confused about is in regard to a death occurring within
Interviewing a Listing Agent to Sell Your Home
Deciding to sell your home is a huge decision. Once you have made the decision to sell, there are many other big decisions that follow. How much will you list it for? When will you list? Where will you move
How Long is The Closing Process?
How long is the closing process when buying or selling a home? It’s a great question. So how long does it take to close escrow? What does the process entail? What is required of the buyer and the seller? All
Top Reasons to Sell Your Home This Spring
When a homeowner lists their home for sale, they are hoping that it sells quickly and for the most money possible. Additionally, they may need to meet a specific timeline for moving or buying their next home. It can be
Home Improvements that Help you Sell
When deciding to sell your home, there are some things to consider and preparations to make in order to sell quickly and get top dollar for your home. We recommend walking through your home and viewing it from the perspective
5 Factors that Affect the Sales Price of your Home
There are many factors that affect the sales price. There is no specific formula for how your home’s value appreciates or depreciates. When it is time to sell, it is important to look at the following factors that will influence
Top Smart Home Systems for 2021
Updating your home to modern aesthetics is something that homeowners have been doing for decades. With recent advances in ‘Smart Home’ technology, updates are no longer just to keep up with visual style. Now, homeowners have to keep their homes
3 Reasons A Smart Home Is A Smart Sell
Many homeowners don’t understand the immense value of smart home technology. Imagine this: you’re heading home from grocery shopping during the hottest part of the day in the hottest part of the summer. You open your trunk, load your arms
Real Estate Commissions: What you need to know.
When a homeowner decides to sell their home, the cost of hiring a qualified Realtor will certainly be a major concern. Homebuyers often have questions about how their Realtor will get paid as well. Whether you are a buyer or
Top Tips for Selling Your Home for the Most Money
If you are selling your home, you’ll want to take measures that ensure you sell quickly and for the most money possible. Venturing into real estate can seem like a scary jump, but you could find real estate agents Here
Sell Your Home with Merit!
Many real estate agents claim to have an amazing marketing plan to sell your home. Some do in fact have said plan. Unfortunately, most agents will do minimal marketing and hope that another local Realtor will bring a qualified buyer.
Moving Checklist – Printable PDF
Moving from one home to another is no joke! Moving a long distance is really difficult. Taking advantage of available moving resources and having a great “no fluff moving checklist” will help you plan and organize this major undertaking. Find
Top Moving Resources – Moving to a New Home
Moving to a new home can be stressful, therefore you’ll want to prepare well and have a plan. Whether you hire professional movers or use a DIY approach, there is a lot to consider. We’ve assembled a comprehensive list of
Staging Your Home to Sell Fast
Staging your home correctly will allow buyers to see it’s true potential, and sell fast. There are a few specific staging tips to follow that have the most impact on potential buyers. Here are the top staging tips for selling
Top 4 Tips for Selling Your Home for the Most Money Possible
When selling your home, it is paramount that you are able to sell it for the most money possible. Another goal will most likely be to sell it within a specified timeframe. You may not have the luxury of waiting
For Sale By Owner: The True Costs
When it comes to selling a home, homeowners have a few options. Most homeowners will contact a local Realtor to list their home for sale and market it to prospective home buyers. It is well-known that this method involves paying
Essential Steps to Help Pet Owners Stage Their Home for a Successful Open House
Getting ready for an open house can be challenging for anyone, but prepping to sell a house with pets can be an especially trying task. Having pets often means living with their odors and messes, and while you may not
Qualities of a Great Listing Agent
If you’re planning to purchase or sell a home, you’ll likely hear the terms “listing agent” and “selling agent”. These are differentiations for the real estate agent that you will use to list your home on the market, versus the
Staging a Home That Sells
Sometimes the difference between selling your home immediately and struggling through a multiple month-long process is simply in the staging. Make sure you know what buyers are looking for in a beautifully staged home. What follows is Merit Real Estate’s
8 Things to Avoid When Selling Your Home
Selling your home is a huge job – one that you should take very seriously. There are some very costly mistakes that you can make during the home selling process that could cost you thousands of dollars. Often, it’s best
What Are Closing Costs?
Debunking the myths and mysteries of closing costs. Closing costs are the fees paid at the time of closing on your house. You’re so close to being a homeowner! These closing procedures are the last step between you and being
Essential Moving Supplies for the Self-Mover
Even though there are quite a few reasons to go with a professional moving company, some people just want to move themselves. Whether it’s a financial reason or a point of pride, you’re going to need some serious supplies! Here
The Top 5 Things That Can Go Wrong During A Home Sale
You’ve put your home on the market, worked with realtors, staged your home beautifully, and you’ve finally found the perfect buyer; now you’re in the home stretch! Sadly, there are still plenty of things that can go wrong during closing
Budget Friendly Home Staging
Having your home staged to sell is one of the most powerful tools you can employ to sell your home quickly and for a greater profit. However, hiring a professional home staging company can cost $1,000 – $5,000 depending on
Selling Your Own Home (without a Realtor®)
If you’re considering selling your home, you may have thought about selling your home as a for sale by owner (FSBO) listing. There are definite pros and cons to a FSBO situation, and Merit Real Estate wants to help you
Dog Owner’s Guide to Selling a Home
Selling your home is a finalizing step in the moving process, and puts you and your four-legged companion just a little bit closer to finally putting this move behind you. However, selling your home means emptying it of all its
WHY Should You List With Merit Real Estate
If you are looking to SELL your home, this blog is for YOU! Selling a property can be difficult, especially when you don’t know who to list with. There are so many agents and brokerages out there – Who