Spring Cleaning Checklist for Sellers

Spring Cleaning Checklist for Sellers

If you are thinking about selling your home, it’s a good idea to spend some time preparing it for sale. This season is the busiest time in real estate and here are reasons why it is a good time to sell and hopefully help you ‘spring ahead’ to a decision.   Make...
Tax Facts for Sellers

Tax Facts for Sellers

Much like any business, there are expenses when selling a home. It’s important to know the various costs of selling your property namely the real estate agent commission, pre-inspections, home staging, etc. Today, we’re talking about the taxes that impact your home...
Prepare Your Home for a Real Estate Photographer

Prepare Your Home for a Real Estate Photographer

  A photogenic home makes a good first impression and attracts more potential buyers. So sellers, take note — the following are ways to prepare your home for the listing photos.   Make it sparkle We clean up when guests come over, right? So much more when...
Top Legal Mistake Home Sellers Make

Top Legal Mistake Home Sellers Make

When it comes to home selling, there is a right way and a wrong way to handle the process. At Broadpoint Properties, we work with the team at CRES Insurance to make sure that our sellers get top quality legal coverage during their home sale. To that end, there is one...
Why Do Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others

Why Do Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others

Is the FOR SALE sign on your home hanging for a long time now? Here are some strategies other sellers might be doing that you need to do too right now!   They Hired a Real Estate Agent Hiring the right real estate agent to work with is the first step and one that...
Real Estate 101: Market Value vs. Appraised Value vs. Assessed Value

Real Estate 101: Market Value vs. Appraised Value vs. Assessed Value

Ah, real estate… you and your confusing terminologies again. But don’t fret – we’re always here to help and in a few, we are dropping some new real estate knowledge for you. It is essential to understand the difference between market value, appraised value, and...