DAVID MARINE The real estate process is chock full of information. I feel like more information is exchanged in a real estate transaction than on a national security background check. But before you even put that “for sale” sign in the front yard, there’s some information you need to put together that will help you get that home ready to be sold. We talked with Sally Isom with Coldwell Banker Collins-Maury in Memphis, TN who has a handy list of 10 pieces of valuable info that you need to have to... read more

The way we distribute and consume information has changed a lot over the last decade.  If you are considering listing your home for sale, it's important to take this into account, and have a good understanding of where buyers are actually consuming information about real estate in their area.  Check out the image below for a breakdown of where buyers found the home they actually purchased.What do these numbers mean?  The importance of working with a professional real estate agent, and having proper o... read more

LINDSAY LISTANSKI As I approach my four year “homeaversary” I decided to take a moment to reflect on all that I had on my mind as my husband and I prepared to make the biggest purchase of our lives. Here are some of the things I wish I had known sooner that I hope will help you, or someone you, know on their journey toward homeownership. You Don’t Pay The Agent’s Commission as the Buyer So many first time buyers wonder, “do you have to pay a real estate agent if you are buyin... read more

So you’ve prepped your home cosmetically for sale in every imaginable way – fresh paint, a deep cleaning, new landscaping, decluttered closets and even organized the garage! Your house looks better then it ever has and you are ready to hit the market! Before you proceed with the “For Sale” sign in the ground, there are several key pieces of information that you should consider gathering that today’s savvy buyers are going to want to know. DAVID MARINE Guest post by Cara Ameer 1. ... read more

What’s the CMA of your home and does the buyer have a plan for paying the closing costs? Does that sound like a lot of mumbo-jumbo? If it does, then it’s time that you get up to date on the latest real estate lingo. When selling a home, it’s impossible to avoid real estate terminology.  Everyone uses it from your real estate agent to your bank loan manager and the home seller. If you don’t know what they’re saying, you could put yourself at risk of a bad deal or an unfor... read more