Articles

Should You Drop The Price? Maybe. Maybe Not.

Should you drop the price if your home isn't selling? Not necessarily. Before reducing the price, sellers may want to understand whether price is actually the problem and how buyers...

Replacement Cost vs Market Value: Why the Numbers Can Be Hundreds of Thousands Apart

A home's market value and replacement cost can differ by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Understanding why may help homeowners make better decisions about insurance, appraisals, financing and real estate.

Should You List Your Home in the Fall or Wait Until Spring?

Should you list your home in the fall or wait until spring? The answer may depend less on the season and more on competition, exposure, buyer motivation and whether the...

The Bank Never Even Visited the House: My Introduction to Desktop Appraisals

I was surprised to learn a lender could approve financing without anyone ever visiting the property. That discovery led me down a rabbit hole of desktop appraisals, market value, replacement...

Why 50+ Showings Doesn't Guarantee a Sale

After more than 50 showings on my custom home, I learned that not every showing is serious, not every buyer is qualified, and not every piece of feedback deserves the...