Home Sellers

Prices Rise for Single-Family Homes and Condos

Single-family home sales in Connecticut rose 14 percent to 1,519 in January, posting the highest volume for the month since 2008, according to The Warren Group. Sales of single-family homes in Connecticut increased for the 13th consecutive month in January. This marks the highest monthly sales volume for the month since January 2008, when there were 1,653 sales. "We ended 2012 on a pretty positive...

Selling? Here is Why You Need an Agent

As the market picks back up, you may be thinking about finally listing your home. With this major decision comes another difficult choice: should you use a real estate agent? Agents are paid by commission and you might be tempted to list your home on your own with the intention of saving a little money. However, the advantages to using a trained professional outweigh the disadvantages—and they may...

Spring Cleaning 101 – Get Your Home Ready for Spring Buying Season

Now that spring is approaching, homeowners are getting serious about preparing their homes for sale. If putting your home on the market is at the top of your to-do list this season, be sure to carve out some time to do some serious spring cleaning. Not only will a thorough cleaning make your home stand out from the crowd, it will also force you to get rid of the clutter that has accumulated during the...

New Year’s Resolutions Every Home Seller Should Add to Their List

Now that the new year has arrived, sellers are back in full force, pulling out all the stops in order to get their home sold. Whether you’re listing your home for the first time or finally ready to get that “For Sale” sign out of your front yard, add the following New Year’s resolutions to your list. 1. Set Reasonable Expectations: Although the housing market is showing signs of being better in...

Tips to Overcome Winter Gloom and Sell Faster

If your home will be for sale this winter, it is important to master certain seasonal issues that are less significant or even non-existent at other times of the year. Here are a few tips to aid in the successful sale of your home: • Brighten it up: Counter the cloudy days of winter by making your home stand out. Keep the lights on in the front of the house even if no showings are scheduled. You never...

Top 10 Reasons to list your home during the holiday season

If your property has languished on the market since summer or fall, we have some good news... Here are the top 10 Reasons to list your home during the holiday season: There is less inventory competition during the holidays. Winter prospects are more serious Buyers. Your home looks more inviting during the holidays. The conversion rate for houses listed to houses SOLD is much higher during these...

Why Home Prices are Rising

Prices in July were 1.2% above their year-ago levels.(Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press) According to the closely watched S&P/Case-Shiller national home price index, which covers more than 80% of the housing market in the United States, home prices through July posted their largest year-to-date rise since 2005... (Read on at the link below...) http://on.wsj.com/QDtPQi For more...

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