If you're actively preparing to list your home for sale, resist the temptation to make major home improvements. Nationwide, home improvement projects recoup just 58 cents on the dollar, says Remodeling Magazine. Rather, for a better return on your time and money, focus on the minor projects instead. It's the smaller projects in DC that tend to have a bigger, long-term payoff. So, how do you determine which projects are the "smaller ones"? It's obvious when you think like a … [Read more...]
Jul
22
State of the Market: Washington, DC June 2011
July 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Marketwatch video above from RealEstate Business Intelligence digs into the most recent DC housing numbers and how they compare to to previous conditions this year. The June 2011, State of the Market report includes: Monthly sales, inventory & days on market summary Detailed sales, inventory & days on market by property type. Monthly market indicators, historical data and closed listings. Housing supply outlook, trends of sales summary Click Here to view/download the … [Read more...]
May
16
New: Home Seller Marketing Center with Instant, SmartCMA Technology
May 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
M Squared, Washington DC’s premier residential brokerage announces the launch of their Seller Marketing Center with Instant SmartCMA technology. Home sellers pay real estate agents an average of 5-6% to list and sell their home. M Squared Real Estate wants sellers to ask themselves, “What am I getting for my 6%?” According to the National Association of Realtors, over 80% of home buyers find their home online. The Sunday paper classifieds have been replaced with dozens of online … [Read more...]
Feb
19
Video: Unrealistic Sellers
February 19, 2011 By 3 Comments
Pricing your property correctly from the start is imperative for a timely sale. The short video below is a funny take on an overpriced listing and a tough-to-please seller. [tubepress video="JFP7PZwxDJQ"] … [Read more...]
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