How to Really Find out What Your House is Worth before You Sell It
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009One of the hardest things a realtor has to do is tell a seller of a home what their house is really worth after they have gone to tax records and several online places that give you an idea of what a house is worth but seldom hit it on the head. What sellers don’t realize is the house is worth whatever a buyer will pay, not necessarily what the tax records or companies guess and what a buyer will pay is about more than the market will bare; it’s about the shape the home is in, the location and the presentation.
What that breaks down to is working with a local realtor who can get you correct information determined by the current market. He or she will look at the home and give you some advice on the best way to stage it for showings, what you will need to pack away and what should stay out. They might give you hints about the curb appeal and any other items you need to know that will allow you to put your best foot forward and get the best offer you can get. Many an overpriced house has sat on the market for weeks and weeks with no movement from an uninformed seller. Don’t let that be you.
Looking for Lake Property?
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009If you find yourself looking for property on a lake, you should probably look for a Realtor who also lives on the lake and knows the area and the shoreline in order to help you get the best bang for your buck. Understanding why you want to live on the lake will be the first thing you will want to make clear. If you have or want a boat you may need a dock and there are many lakes where there are no more dock permits so you will have to get a property that has an existing dock. Also knowing where the marinas are located as well as boat storage is another great advantage of having a Realtor that is familiar with lake living.
Another thing that most people don’t realize is there are some people that just like the views that living on a lake bring and Real;tors who are familiar with the are can easily find those wonderful hidden treasures out there waiting on just the right person. One such Realtor Hendersonville, Tennessee is Liz Davis, an avid sailor. Though Liz does real estate from starters to seniors, she is a great Realtor for lake living on Old Hickory Lake as she and her husband live and recreate on the lake regularly.
Lucky to Find a Great Realtor!
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009My wife and I were recently looking to buy a home in Hendersonville, TN as well as a Hendersonville, TN Realtor and were lucky enough to find one who really knows her stuff. Her name is Liz Davis. You see, this was our first home and there is so much that you need to know about the area and how to negotiate a contract and everything in between that we did not have a clue about and would have been overwhelmed if not for Liz and what she brought to our side of the deal.
She spent so much time and energy helping us look for a home; finding a good loan officer with a great loan program and even helping us find an accountant who was versed in the stimulus tax issues that we felt like we have found someone who was on our side in the deal. After closing on our home and then hearing about some of our friend’s recent home buying experiences, I can truly say that ours was a breeze in comparison! If you are looking for a Hendersonville, TN Realtor or a Nashville Realtor, I highly recommend Liz Davis.