Now that you have properly priced your home and prepared it for showing, you are finally ready to put it on the market and find out if all of your hard work – and that of your real estate agent – has paid off. But while it may seem like all you need to do is simply list your home and then schedule an open house to attract buyers, there are a few key skills you and/or your agent should still be working on in order to maximize your offers. Coldwell Banker Premier Realty is truly an expert in this field ... read more

After you have contacted the right agent and properly priced your home, you need to make sure you get top dollar for it by doing everything you can to maximize its value. Preparing your home to be shown to prospective buyers is the next step you need to follow to sell your home, and it involves fixing any issues that currently exist before staging it for everyone to see. Your ability to prep your house better than your competition will ultimately determine whether or not you sell your home, how quickly you can se... read more

Buying a new home is a big decision that needs to be thoroughly planned out from start to finish. And there is simply no better way to begin the home-buying process than finding out what your current house is worth so you know exactly what you have to work with before selling it. But while pricing and selling your home are essential first steps to get the ball rolling, contacting a knowledgeable real estate agent should be done at the very beginning before anything else. Following is a brief step-by-step guide yo... read more

One of the last but not least important things to do before buying is getting a home inspection for your protection. There is no way to guarantee the value or condition of your new home if you do not have a qualified inspector conduct tests first to evaluate it. A home inspection is critical to identifying any structural issues that need to be fixed and should be covered by the seller before you proceed with the purchase. Following are three important components of the home inspection that Coldwell Banker Premier... read more

Much like choosing the right lender, picking the right real estate agent is one of the most important decisions you can make before actually buying your home. Finding a trustworthy agent and agency to work on your behalf can save you valuable time and money and ultimately get you the right home based on your priorities and budget. But keep in mind, not every agent is looking out for your best interests, which is why you need to do your own due diligence and work with an agency like Coldwell Banker Premier Realt... read more