Preparing your home for sale
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- Homes Sold with an Agent Sell for $65,000 MoreSelling soon? Worried about how much you’ll make in today’s market? An agent can help your house sell for as much as possible. Homes sold with an agent sell for $65,000 more than homes sold without one. Because a pro has the right network,…
- If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This.Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without any bites, you’re not the only one. But it’s also not the end of the road. Homes are…
- Why Some Homes Sell Quickly, and Others Don’t Sell at AllA few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold, and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even back to levels we…
- The #1 Thing Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking PriceWhen you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that’s generally the goal. But too many sellers are shooting too high right now. They don’t realize the market has shifted as inventory has…
- Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone, that’s more…
- More Buyers Are Making Moves, Is It Time To Sell?More people are taking steps to buy a home. And, if you’ve been waiting for the right time to move, this may be the sign you’ve been looking for. For the past few years, a lot of would-be homebuyers hit pause on their plans. With rising…
- Should I Update My House Before I Sell It?With more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates now so your house stands out. But with only a month left before spring, you need to prioritize projects that’ll have an impact. Let’s connect so…
- Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold [VIDEO PREVIEW]On the 2/22/25 Video Podcast we will discuss, Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold. Topics include: Covering Closing Costs, Price Adjustments, Adding a Home Warranty, and MUCH. MUCH MORE! A great topic involving…
- Topic Question for Video Podcast of “Real Estate with Mr. G” February 22, 2025Garry from Santa Fe, CA, will be putting his home on the market and would like to know if he should make any seller concessions to move the sale along quickly. Great Question
- Should I Update My House Before I Sell It?With more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates. But how do you decide what’s worth doing? You lean on an agent. An agent will be able to tell you what buyers want, quick wins that’ll have a…
- Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House?Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back. But a lot of times their concerns are based on misconceptions, not facts. And if they’d just talk to an agent about it, they’d see these doubts…
- The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work NowSpring is the busiest season in the housing market. It’s the time of year when buyers are most active, that means it’s when homes sell faster and for top dollar. If you’ve already got a move on your mind, why not list this spring and take…
- What To Do If Your House Didn’t Sell [PREVIEW VIDEO]On the January 25th Video Podcast of “Real Estate with Mr. G”, we will discuss, What To Do If Your House Didn’t Sell. Topics Include: Overpricing, Time on Market, Correctly Pricing, and MUCH, MUCH MORE! This will be an important episode…
- What To Do If Your House Didn’t SellLast year as many as 1 in 3 sellers took their house off the market because it hadn’t sold. If you were one of them, let’s connect to come up with a new strategy.
- What To Do If Your House Didn’t Sell [TOPIC QUESTION VIDEO]Dominique from Palo Alto listed her house last November, and it still has not sold. She asks Mister G what might have gone wrong to avoid these issues in the future.
- If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not SellingThere’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, it usually…
- Home Staging FAQ: What You Need To KnowYou may have heard that staging your home properly can make a big difference when you sell your house, but what exactly is home staging, and is it really worth your time and effort? Here are a few quick FAQs that can help you decide how…
- Struggling To Sell Your House? Read This.When you sell your house, ideally, you want it to go something like this: your house sells for top dollar, you get it sold quickly, and it all goes down without a hitch. But what many people don’t realize is that even in today’s market…
- Sell Your House During the Winter Sweet SpotA lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to sell a house. And sure, buyer demand usually picks up at that time of year. But here’s the catch: so does your competition because a lot of people put their homes on the market at the same…
- Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe that’s why, 39% of…
- Make Your House the Top Thing on Every Buyer’s Wish List This SeasonWith the holidays right around the corner, homeowners planning to move have a decision to make: sell now or wait? Some may even consider taking their house off the market until next spring. But is that the best choice? Because at this time…
- How To Get Your House Ready To Sell in 2025If you’re planning to list your house in 2025, it’s already time to start working on any repairs. But where do you start? Your local agent will be able to help you prioritize projects that will help you get the best return on your…
- Why You Need an Agent to Set the Right Asking Price!The #1 task sellers struggle with is setting the right asking price for their house. Without an agent’s help, you may set a price that turns away buyers and takes a long time to sell. To make sure your house is priced right, let’s connect.…
- Why Your House Will Shine in Today’s MarketEven though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from. So, know that if you’ve got moving on your mind, your house can really stand out.…
- Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now!f your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping. This video will give you some worthwhile advice on what to do! #Homesellers #Homesales2025 #RealEstateMarket #ListingAgents #RealEstatewithMrG
- Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now! [PREVIEW VIDEO]On the next episode of “Real Estate with Mr. G”, we will discuss, Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now. Topics include: Start Early, Make Improvements, Working with an Agent, and MUCH, MUCH, MORE! The New Year will be…
- How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House?As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “how long is this going to take?” And that makes sense, you want to know what to expect. While every market is different, understanding what’s…
- Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping NowIf your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping. Even though it might seem like there’s plenty of time between now and the new year, you should get a head start on any updates or repairs you want to make now.…
- Why Did More People Decide To Sell Their Homes Recently?Homeowners typically slow down their moving plans as the summer months wrap up, and as a result, fewer homes are listed for sale in the fall. It’s a predictable, seasonal trend in real estate. But this year, mortgage rates came down at the…
- Why Now’s Not the Time To Take Your House Off the MarketHas your house been sitting on the market longer than expected? If so, you’re bound to be frustrated by now. Maybe you’re even thinking it’s time to pull the listing and wait to see what 2025 brings. But what you may not realize is, the…
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