3 Reasons Why You Should Not Trust Your Zillow Estimates
If you are looking to sell and are basing the price of your home off what you see on Zillow, you are going to want to reconsider. Here are three VERY important reasons why you should not trust that Zillow estimate.
Zillow is NOT Local - Zillow takes a general price of homes in your town/city and generates a home value from there.
Missing Home Features - This one is BIG! Zillow has never been inside your home or around your neighborhood. Zillow is missing some MAJOR details, features or updates that can contribute to the price of your home.
It is Computer Generated - Zillow is taking the very basic information and generating a price from there. When attractive details
5 Tips For Preparing the Outside of Your Home for Sale
As outside temperatures start to increase in Iowa it has many of us heading outside to show our home some love. If you are looking to sell your home, here are 5 tips to help prepare the outside of your home! The exterior of your home is the first impression potential buyers will make. These five items can make a big difference attracting buyers when selling.
Front Entry: Make sure woodwork is freshly & neatly painted, including the door. Replace worn or broken doorbell plates & buttons, & polish door brass. Add a new or clean doormat.
Siding & Gutters: Power wash vinyl siding to remove dirt, moss, & mildew. For wood siding, scrape or water blast any blistered or peeling paint before
For many people looking to sell their home, the idea of selling their home FSBO (For Sale By Owner) comes up as an option. Before you putting that FSBO sign in your front yard, here are six items to consider when it comes to selling your home.
1. Only 11% of sellers actually succeed at selling their home FSBO - There is SOO much more that goes into the sale of your home than what many think. There is prepping, paperwork, negotiation, showings, and strategy that go into a successful sale that only an experienced Realtor can provide.
2. FSBO Homes on Average Sell for 26% less than with a Licensed Realtor - Many list FSBO with the goal to save money and skip agent commission fee. It turns
The Market Has Shifted - Here is What That Means For Buyers
In the past year we have seen a shift in the Cedar Valley's housing market. If you are looking to buy a home this year and question if it is a "good" time to buy, this is for you! 3 reasons why it is still a great time to buy a home in the Cedar Valley!
1. There are More Homes on the Market - Inventory levels have been the lowest we have ever seen in the Cedar Valley, but that has started to change over the past year. Each month we see inventory numbers grow, giving you the opportunity to view more homes.
2. Less Competition - With less competing offers on select homes, many buyers are not having to sacrifice inspections and in some cases are able to negotiate with
