Market value is what the home could sell for within a reasonable time period. The appraised value might be lower since this takes into account what a typical purchaser would realistically be willing to pay for a home. So, while someone pays market value for a home and isn’t bothered by the railroad tracks behind

Buying a home is probably the biggest investment you will ever make, did you know that there are multiple costs in addition to your list price to be aware of when buying a home? All the “extras” that are behind the scenes can be scary if you are not prepared for them. Take into account

What’s your score? We’ve all seen the commercials for free credit score reviewing – it’s a whole industry now.  BUT, honestly, having a credit score (and a decent one at that) is vital to the real estate process. So, what is a good credit score when looking for a mortgage loan? The loan process considers

Here’s the truth about home appraisals – they can be daunting and down right disappointing.  A lot of the time we have unrealistic expectations of the actual value of our homes, and we have to dig deeper into how professional appraisers put together their reports. Appraisers pull comparables (comps) from the area with similar features,

We owners love it when our animals greet us when we walk in the door! Unfortunately, for prospective home buyers walking in your listed home, our pet’s smells can be an unwelcome greeting. Truth be told, pet smells can kill the sale of a home quickly! It’s often hard for us to hear that our

Why do you actually need a realtor? Realtors are great for a multitude of reasons, but there are a few that stand out more than the rest. A realtor’s job is to work to pursue your best interests and get you the best deal possible. For a listing, this starts with marketing your home, then

Client relationships are VITAL to our business. Our Team Leader, Bekah Cochran, has strictly worked by referral most of her career, and that shows the kind of dedication she puts in to each and every client.  Obviously.  New clients may start out simply as a “referral”, but end up becoming close friends, or even new

Testimonials create a sense of trust in an agent. Would you try the new restaurant downtown without asking your friends if they’ve been yet or checking Yelp for reviews? Didn’t think so! Client testimonials and reviews are great ways to see not only the good, but also some mistakes that can be worked on for