Real estate resolutions to help you have a happy real
estate new year
By Larry Stoller
It’s
2023 and many of us may have made resolutions to do things differently this
year than last year.
In
the spirit of making good real estate decisions, here are some real estate
resolutions to think about:
Selling and buying at the same time
Selling
and buying simultaneously is very challenging. For example, can you afford to buy a home without selling your current
home. Or do you have to sell first and find a place to stay until you buy your
new home. It is best have a strategy in
place and work closely with your agent for a win-win deal.
Getting your finances together
If
you plan to buy a home in 2023, now’s the time to meet with a mortgage
professional to view your financial picture from a lender’s perspective. There
is no charge for this service, and meeting with a local lender will give you a
clear picture of how much you can borrow & how much you can afford.
Think of your home as a car that you
want to sell
Clean
it up inside and out. Make it appealing. Make it sparkle and shine. Do some
painting if needed (back in 2004 I sold a 1983 280ZX that I had painted for a
lot more than I originally paid). Staging and organizing a home also helps get
it sold.
Check the market to see what homes are
for sale
It
is very important to learn about the local real estate market, home for sale,
homes that sold, and home values in the neighborhood where you want to live.
Browse all the listings to see what’s available and what’s sold. Become an
informed buyer or seller. Get assistance from a knowledgeable real estate agent!
Choose the right real estate agent who
will work best for you
Selling
and/or buying a home takes a lot of time and planning. To make sure all your
real estate needs and wants are fully satisfied, get the right real estate
agent who will work best for you and make your real estate experience as good
as it can be. I would suggest
interviewing at least three agents.
Have
a Happy & Healthy 2023 New Year!
Larry Stoller is a broker and REALTOR
with Real Estate Five of the Low Country. Larry@RealEstateFive.com, www.RealEstateFive.com