Archives for August 2019

Considering the time and energy homeowners put toward making their house look great (particularly if they're trying to sell), many make the critical mistake of neglecting another one of our senses that can be far more powerful: smell. Even if you’ve decorated or staged your home perfectly, if potential buyers walk in and detect an unpleasant odor, they could skedaddle fast. Good scents, on the other hand, entice them to linger. “One of the easiest ways to evoke pleasant feelings about a space is … [Read more...]

You hear a lot about the down payment required to buy a home, but closing costs are also a significant consideration. You can’t eliminate all or even most of these costs, but there are steps you can take to reduce them. You can do this by understanding how much closing costs amount to early in the purchase process. Several factors go into determining your closing costs. These vary depending on the state in which the property is located, local market traditions and from lender to lender. You … [Read more...]

Perhaps you are a homeowner preparing to sell your home and are curious what features will make your home standout to potential buyers. You wonder if things like appliance updates really will grab more attention in listing photos and if you should do a bathroom remodel instead of updating the kitchen. At realtor.com, home is everything and we can help. Based on a recent survey by our consumer insights team, which took into account such factors as where people live by state as well as location type (urban, … [Read more...]