While spring and summer are often considered peak times for home buyers, fall has many home-buying advantages that are often overlooked, making it the perfect time to purchase a home. In this blog post, we’ll explore the advantages to purchasing a home this fall season and how one of our many experienced Lewith & Freeman Realtors® can expertly guide you through the process.
1. Less Competition During the warmer months, the real estate market is flooded with buyers, making pricing higher and...
Home maintenance is key to help keep your property clean, safe and in its best condition. And as each season in Northeastern Pennsylvania brings us different weather conditions, we want our homes to be well-prepared to face the impending seasonal changes without any damage or destruction. As we get ready for fall and continue into winter, and to help homeowners from falling behind, we’ve accumulated the most important interior and exterior tasks to check off your Fall home maintenance list!
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“CMA” stands for Comparative Market Analysis. A CMA is one of the tools used by experienced REALTORS®* to estimate the value of a specific real estate asset. A CMA is an informal appraisal that, like an actual appraisal, establishes value by evaluating and comparing similar properties (usually three to five) that have recently been sold (within the past six months, but preferably three months) in the same area. These comparable properties are often called “comps.”
In the performance of the req...CMA, or Comparative Market Analysis, is a tool Realtors® use to estimate a value for a seller's property. The "comps" and details used by a Realtor® are the most important pieces of information when preparing a CMA. Watch Trista Gaughan explain here!
For most people, a home is their largest financial investment so securing top dollar in a sale is crucial. Even though it may seem simple, selling a home is a complex process that requires a significant amount of experience, expertise, time, and effort. In support of this claim, a recent NAR report shows that the percentage of people who list their homes on their own (For Sale by Owner or “FSBO”) has reached its lowest point in almost 40 years. This is due, in large part, to the reality that it...
There is something magical about Fall in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The weather is crisp, leaves are falling, and fall festivals are starting. Fall is also an excellent time of the year to sell your home. Serious buyers are motivated to purchase quickly, before the busy holiday season and winter weather. Below are some tips to help make your home feel welcoming and bright to potential buyers.
Let There Be LightFall and winter pose some serious lighting challenges. The days are shorter and the...- 1
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