How Often Should Your Real Estate Agent Contact You?

If this is your first time working with a real estate agent, you may be wondering how often you'll be in contact with your real estate agent. Obviously, you want to be sure they're still working for you even when you don't hear from them. So how often should your real estate agent contact you, and when? When Your Agent Will Likely Contact You Expect a call from your agent when the following situations occur: Your agent wants permission to have an open house at your home Your agent is giving you feedback about the open house A buyer wants…
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Sound Advice From Successful Home Sellers

The real estate market and all the things involved in selling a home can seem complicated, and it can be very hard to know which tips to trust. While there's plenty of great advice to go around from many knowledgeable sources, here are some of the best tips from home sellers who have made a successful sale. Research Your Local Agents When considering an agent that will meet your home-selling needs, it can be tempting to go with someone familiar or recommended through a friend who seems like a safe bet. However, it's important to do some of your own…
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5 Simple Tips To Make Your Home Showings Easier

Your real estate agent will likely give you 24 hours' notice before bringing over interested buyers to see your home. Sometimes eager buyers may request less of an advance, or even ask for a last minute showing. Since you're eager to be accommodating, you may agree to consider such requests. Whether you have 24 hours to prepare for a showing or 15 minutes, these tips will make showings easier for your family. Keep The Family Pet Carrier By The Door Real estate agents advise not leaving your family pet at home during showings. Make it easy to bring along Fido…
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