Key takeaways: Listing alerts send new homes straight to your inbox as soon as they hit the MLS, and they’re the easiest way to keep up with the competitive market. Listing alerts aren’t just useful for buyers—they can also help sellers stay up-to-date on other current and sold properties in their neighborhood. Signing up for […]
All posts by Bill Barnhill, REALTOR®
3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Use Zillow to Search for a Home
Key takeaways: For years, Zillow has been one of the most popular real estate sites for buyers, sellers, and daydreamers—but it might not be the most reliable option for serious house hunters. If you want to shop the hottest deals and see homes before they hit the market, it’s better to work with a local […]
Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until Spring to Sell Your Home
Key Takeaways: After a turbulent 2020, many homeowners are holding out until spring to list their properties. Though spring is usually the busiest season for real estate, now is the time to take advantage of high prices, low interest rates, and skyrocketing demand for homes. Not sure when to list? Get in touch with us […]
4 Bright Ideas for Staging Your Home with Lighting
Key Points: When it comes to selling your home, staging is the easiest way to make a great first impression both online and during an in-person tour. Focusing on the smaller touches can really impress buyers—and lighting is an important detail you should never overlook. Looking for more easy tips to transform your home and […]
Mortgages Made Easy: How to Choose the Right Home Loan
Key Takeaways: As mortgage rates continue hovering near historic lows, many potential buyers are eager to make a move—but it can be hard to know which type of loan is best. There are dozens of different mortgage options available today, and some even have low down payment or credit score requirements. This can help a […]
Be Our Guest: 4 Ways to Transform Your Home into the Ultimate Entertaining Space
Key Points: Even in the middle of a pandemic, today’s homeowners are looking to make their spaces more conducive to entertaining. Certain upgrades—especially those in the entryway, kitchen, and backyard—have the potential to boost your home’s resale value. And best of all, your guests will love them just as much as you do! These projects […]
Busting the Biggest Home-Buying Myths of 2020
This year has been difficult for just about everyone, but if you were (or still are) thinking about buying a home in 2020, you might be feeling more than a little overwhelmed. An ongoing pandemic, the subsequent recession, and general uncertainty have forced many house-hunters to put their real estate dreams on hold. However, despite […]
Make Your Home Boo-tiful with These 4 Halloween Staging Tips
If you step outside on a cool October afternoon, you might just smell some pumpkin spice and freshly picked apples wafting through the air. That can only mean one thing: Halloween is just around the corner! And while this ghoulish holiday delights both kids and kids-at-heart, it also creates interesting staging opportunities for home sellers. […]
What Increasing Home Prices Mean for Today’s Buyers and Sellers
These 4 Negotiating Tips Can Help You Sell for Top Dollar
Receiving your first offer is one of the most exciting parts of selling your home. And while it might seem like the hard work is finally over, the negotiation process is actually just getting started. Even in a seller’s market, negotiating with a buyer can require quite a bit of time, skill, and guidance from […]