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Selling your house is fraught with stress, from deciding how to sell and all the steps to prepare; when you add in the complications of a divorce, it only serves to amp up the volume. However, when making what may be one of the most significant financial transactions of your lifetime, it’s worth taking a … Continued

Listing is an overwhelming prospect, and very often, home sellers reach out to real estate agents for the vast experience they bring to the table. Unfortunately, however, the services of a real estate agent come with a hefty price tag that reaches far beyond the high commissions. So, if your property isn’t in peak condition, … Continued

Need to sell a problem property in Salinas? Read on as we explore five situations where you do not need a Salinas real estate agent to sell your house. Distressed Property Suppose you are unable or uninterested in investing time, money, and energy into a major rehabilitation of your property. In that case, you’re in … Continued

While it may seem like listing agents are doing sellers a favor by agreeing with unreasonable demands instead of being upfront, it isn’t fulfilling their fiduciary responsibility to act in the sellers’ best interest. Unfortunately, sellers are unaware of the impact their decisions and demands may have until it is far too late.  While not … Continued

Selling a house in Salinas? Unfortunately, not every home is a good fit for the MLS; when owners aren’t able to make repairs and update the property to present it in its best light, buyers on the MLS view the listing as a bargain opportunity. It can be upsetting to receive their rock bottom offer … Continued

If you’ve decided to sell your Salinas home, stop looking for a listing agent and consider your options before making a costly mistake. Not all properties and not all sellers fit perfectly into the standard MLS listing model. Some home sellers are under pressure to carry the expenses of relocating before selling their first home. … Continued

Not every home is well suited to the traditional listing process, and not every seller has the option of waiting for a buyer. Unfortunately, listing as an FSBO doesn’t tend to work in favor of sellers; taking longer to sell for less profit, and most often, these sellers move the listing to an agent. So, … Continued

Not every home is a perfect fit for the traditional listing scenario. Buyers scroll through online listings at lightning speeds, and they’re searching for a home that is in ready-to-move-in condition. Homes that don’t quite measure up are typically bypassed and linger. Offers that do come in are insultingly low.  Not every owner has the … Continued

If you are ready to sell your house in Salinas, you have three options available to select from for your sales method. These are listing with a professional real estate agent, listing the property yourself as an FSBO for sale by the owner, or selling directly to a professional home buyer. Often, sellers select FSBO … Continued

When you are transitioning to an assisted living facility, there are many important details to handle, including selling your home. The method you select to sell your home can make all the difference in making the most money while enjoying a positive experience. Moving and beginning a new lifestyle can be stressful, so why not … Continued

Listing your home for sale is a process that is fraught with red-tape, not to mention time consuming and expensive. It can be overwhelming to sell your home on the market. There are so many decisions to make, and it’s difficult to understand the complicated contracts and legal forms, so it is comforting to work … Continued

So you have listed your home for sale on the market and already spending the profits in your imagination. But have you taken an accounting of all of the possible funds you’ll need on hand before the house ever sells? Or the potential amount the time on the market could cost? It can be expensive … Continued

There are far more expenses involved in listing a home in Salinas than most homeowners realize. Having realistic expectations about actual listing costs allows homeowners to properly prepare financially for the outlay of funds. Regrettably not every cost is apparent and all too often homeowners find themselves in a financial pinch because they didn’t calculate … Continued