If you've listened to some of our previous episodes and wondered what the different real estate terms mentioned in them meant, use this episode as your dictionary. Whether you're just embarking on the home-selling process or have been into it for a while, it's important you know these 16 (+more) terms. Loren, Cassidy, and Chris have compiled a list of the most commonly used real estate and home selling terms and explained them in detail for this episode. Starting with listing price, down...

If you’re thinking about selling your home you likely have a ton of questions. Well, let’s get them answered! In today’s FAQ episode of How To Sell A House, Chris, Cassidy, and Loren answer the most popular questions about the home selling process. Though almost all of these have been addressed in separate episodes of the podcast, this will recap everything and provide a starting point for your planning, preparation, and promotion for the sale. Questions to look out for: What are the most...

Ever heard of iBuyers? These are real estate companies that use algorithms and technology to buy and resell homes quickly. Sounds like a lot less hassle, doesn’t it? One of the biggest reason people may choose to sell to an iBuyer is convenience. Yet, there are many things you must know before deciding to work with iBuyers. Tune in to today’s episode as Loren, Chris, and Cassidy explain everything they know about iBuyers and how to decide if you should be selling your house to them. Points...

You've done so much work to make your house perfect and sale ready; and yet, you aren't landing interested buyers. What is it that's keeping buyers from making an offer? Is it the looks, or is it the price? Or does it have something to do with the market? Or is it all of the reasons combined? Find out in this episode of the How To Sell A House podcast with Cassidy, Chris, and Loren. Listen up as they share the top 5 reasons your house is still on the market waiting to be sold despite you...

The process of selling a house can be daunting; from understanding how the market operates to managing the expectations of potential buyers. But if you’re willing to put in some work, there are a number of ways to sell your home quickly and for more money. And the first is knowing the most common mistakes made by sellers and doing the work to avoid them yourself. In this episode, Loren, Chris, and Cassidy reveal the mistakes they’ve seen many sellers make. Save yourself a lot of time,...

What can you do if you’re “underwater” with your home or cannot afford to sell it for whatever reason? An underwater mortgage situation is when your home purchase loan has a higher principal than what it’ll sell for. There are different ways to go about it, depending on whether or not you can still afford the payments. In this episode, Loren, Chris, and Cassidy explain adjustable-rate mortgages, short sales, and rentals to help you get an idea of the options you have in every situation, no...

Selling your home with the tenant still living there can be complicated. There are a few factors to take into consideration. On top of the challenge of asking your tenant to leave during the showings (It’s best if they’re not there), you’re also faced with cleaning and arranging your house to make it look good to new buyers. What about if the tenant doesn’t want to leave? In this episode of the How To Sell A House podcast, Loren, Chris, and Cassidy are discussing those challenges and how to...

The process of selling your home can be very time-consuming and stressful, especially if you’re trying to sell it at the same time as you are buying a new home. However, if you plan ahead and execute a strategic process, it doesn’t have to be that difficult. There are a few ways people generally buy and sell simultaneously, which include: >> Selling the house first and then buying the house right after. This rent-back method allows sellers to stay in their homes for some time even after...

With a range of different prices and housing markets in different places, how do you make sure you get the best price for your house? Chris, Cassidy, and Loren take you through some helpful tips on how to get the most value for your home when selling in a changing market, starting with estimating how much your house is actually worth. And here’s the thing, it doesn’t involve using Zestimate or other websites to determine the price. You’ll hear actionable tips on how to sell your house fast...

The thing you’ve been looking for is finally here…you’ve got an offer (or multiple offers) on your home. Now you need to figure out if is this the best offer for you. So how do you pick an offer? Let’s take a look at some strategies to help you make this choice wisely in this episode of How To Sell A House with Chris, Cassidy, and Loren. They explain how they put together a spreadsheet of important terms when they receive multiple offers for the same property, looking at the timeline of...

What really is the point of an open house? There are a few different styles and some right and wrong ways to do them. Should you just plan one because it’s the thing to do? Or should you have your agent strategically hold an open house that is properly marketed to help drive the max amount of potential buyers there? What is it about open houses that help increase your chances of landing the most suitable buyer? What must you know about open houses? All of that planning, preparing, and...

Once you get your home on the market you need to get prepped for the next stages - showings, offers, and negotiations. How do you go about getting mentally prepared for that? Showings are obviously a bit unnerving because you’re constantly worried about the cleanliness, care, and maintenance of the house while people are checking it out. Maybe you have pets in the house or maybe you have young kids who take naps throughout the day. In this episode, we’ll get into some tips for how to prepare...

Real estate markets are as dynamic as the communities they serve. A home may have been a seller’s market one year and a buyer’s market the next. Should you buy your new house before you sell your old house or vice versa? Let’s get into the different factors that influence that decision in this episode of the How To Sell a House podcast. Chris, Cassidy, and Loren get into the pros and cons of buying before selling and help you decide the timing in a way that gives you the most value and peace...

Commissions, preparation, escrow, title, pre-inspection…after all is said and done how much does it cost to sell a house? Having an idea of all the costs involved will help you figure out what you’ll end up walking away with after the sale. Are all of these factors costs or are some investments? One important factor is hiring an awesome agent. Not only does a great agent's experience help in making the sale faster and for more money, but their contacts, connections, and resources will help...

When you think about it, selling a house is a pretty big commitment. And you want to know when is the best time to sell? We understand why so many home sellers are concerned about the best time of year to sell their house. There’s so much riding on the outcome and it’s important to make informed decisions so you can put the most cash in your pocket! So, when is the best time to sell your house? That’s what we get into in this episode of the How To Sell A House podcast with Cassidy, Chris,...

The process of getting your house sale-ready includes a number of items: painting, flooring, and potentially remodeling, among other things. But what if you knew about the most important upgrades that are 100% guaranteed to increase your house value? Learn about how to sell your house for more money in this episode of the How To Sell A House podcast. You’ll be surprised how simple repairs, fixes, and cleanings have a huge ROI. Start by sitting down with your agent ahead of time to figure...

What can you do to improve the sale price of your house prior to putting it on the market? Get ready for 7 quick, inexpensive, and easy DIY tips to increase your house’s sale value! In this episode of How To Sell Your House Loren, Chris, and Cassidy take a tour of the most essential + noticeable areas to work on to give your house a better look almost instantly. These include landscaping, furnishing, and a little paint! Points to look out for: Landscaping is one of the easiest ways to...

The current market is the most important thing when it comes to knowing how long it will take to sell your house. In today’s episode, Chris, Cassidy, and Loren explain how to assess the market conditions, prepare your house for sale, and price it according to the state of the market it’s located in. Get to know the average time it takes to sell in specific locations and make an estimate of how long it would take for you to sell your house. Points to look out for: How long will it take to...

Need a 6-month timeline for preparing your house for sale? There’s a lot to do but you have the time. We get into remodeling, cleaning, pricing, marketing, and a bunch of other stuff and walk you through all of the planning and prep in today's episode. But before you begin remember your priorities – What's going to have the biggest ROI on the sale? Focus on that. Here are a few of the other things we get into today: Decluttering: If you have a lot of clutter in your home, getting it organized...

It could be a challenge preparing your house for sale in a short amount of time – unless – you have expert help! In today's episode, we're walking you through the steps to declutter your house and make it sale-ready FAST. Tune in to find out how! Key Takeaways: If you have a lot of clutter in your house, the first step is to prepare a list that will help you prioritize and put together the tasks to be done. If you feel it's overwhelming, hire someone to help you with it. Download the...

Ever heard of the three crucial Ps to selling your house? That’s Pricing, Preparation, and Promotion – the three things that lay the foundation for a successful home sale. Let’s get into the details of it today! While preparing your house for sale is a huge challenge by itself, pricing according to the current market conditions and marketing it well to reach the right buyers isn’t any less important. Have a look at the various aspects that go into the three Ps! Key Takeaways: The...

Are you considering selling your house by yourself? If you've started your research, you probably know by now that it's more than just putting an ad on Zillow. Selling your house on your own, in real estate terms, is called FSBO (for sale by owner) – meaning everything about the house sale is handled by the owner directly. Sure, there are challenges to it. But it’s better to be informed of what you're getting into so you know what to expect. In today's episode, we walk you through the steps...

You might say that the most important number when it comes to selling your house is the sales price. But is it really it? Turns out, maybe not! The net proceeds, or the money you’ll be left with when you close escrow, is the most important number when it comes to your home sale. And the value is hugely different from the net sale price of the house. We’re discussing how this number is calculated in today’s episode, so stay tuned! Key Takeaways: When calculating your net proceeds,...

Do you want to sell your house fast but also for top dollar? In this episode, we get into the right way to price, prepare, and promote your home so it sells without it sitting on the market for months. We'll cover everything from cleaning, preparing, and marketing, to staging and negotiating, and get into how a professional could make the process a million times easier for you. Key Takeaways: Price your house correctly. The longer the house sits on the market, the better the chances are...