Jose Payne King

Although you’re not legally required to work with a real estate professional to buy a home, there are various reasons why you should for a positive home-buying experience. A great real estate agent will guide you through the home search with an unbiased eye while bringing their expertise to the table and helping you meet your buying objectives while staying within your budget. If you want to work with a trusted real estate agent who has extensive knowledge of the local market, contact me today.

There are few situations more frustrating than struggling to sell your home after you put in on the market, especially when you may have expected a quick turnaround. If you tried to do everything right but something still isn’t clicking, check out these common reasons homes aren't selling.

The first thing to know is you’re not alone: 71% of buyers are also, simultaneously, sellers. The key to success on both ends of the deal is having a realtor to guide you through:⁣
-Prepping & pricing your current home⁣
-Market assessment for your current and prospective home⁣
-Offers and contingencies clauses⁣
-Financing options and lender referrals
-Securing short-term housing if needed⁣
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or uncertain, the best thing to do is to talk to a pro!

Here are 3 common mistakes sellers make, and how to avoid them:
1. Pricing too high - the key to getting the best price and terms for your property is to price accurately.
2. Not prepping your home to sell - you will net the most money by preparing and staging your home to showcase it in the best possible light.
3. Hiring the wrong agent - who you work with matters! Hiring an agent that has your best interests in mind should be a top priority of your journey.

Did you choose D? Remember that you can still be denied a mortgage even after being pre-approved. Lenders check your credit during pre-approval and again just before closing before giving you the final green light. This means that opening new lines of credit or closing existing lines of credit during this process can lower your credit score and increase your debt-to-income ratio—both key reasons for a lender to deny final approval.

Where are you moving if money isn’t an issue? Would you stay in the same city, state, even country? Let us know in the comments where you would end up!

Are you wondering how to prepare for a home appraisal? If you plan on selling your home or trying to refinance your mortgage, you will need to get your property appraised as part of the process. Here’s a guideline for how that might look!

It's essential to give buyers the opportunity to imagine their own families moving in. Clearing out your personal items and removing any clutter helps greatly with this process. Ready to sell? Contact me today!

Summer is *officially* here which means it is time to make sure you are up to date on your seasonal maintenance. The weather and outside activities can take a toll on your home value. Use this list to keep your home in tip-top shape!

Everyone has their price. If someone knocked on your door today and asked you to name how much you would be willing to sell your home for, what would your response be? How much does that differ from what you paid for it?

If you are in the market to buy a home, it can be extremely helpful to prepare yourself for the process as much as possible. Going into the market with the information you will likely need - your budget, potential costs, and current financial standing - can set you up for success.

An appraisal gap doesn't mean you have to cancel the sale, but it may mean you have to negotiate with the seller or pay the difference for the home out of pocket. Make sure you have an agent that can help you negotiate these situations. Contact me today!

Homeowners - how long did it take you to find ‘the one?’ Was it the very first house you looked at, or the very last? How many houses did it take for you to choose your dream home?

I am here to help you! If there is anything you are curious about - our current market, what is for sale in your neighborhood, or specifics about buying or selling - today is the day to ask. Share your questions in the comments so you can learn more today!

Do you love crashing into your couch after a long day? Taking a bubble bath in your over-sized tub? Cooking in your kitchen? What is your favorite room in your current house, and why? If you don’t love any of your rooms, share a picture of your dream room!

Whereas some people have clear and compelling reasons for selling their homes or buying a home, others are a little more complicated. If you are considering entering the market but are hesitant, what is holding you back?

Though only a guideline, it is recommended to try to wait 5 years to move once buying a home to offset your transaction costs. It typically takes several years for a home to appreciate enough to cover these costs.

While you may be tempted to just tape up a few samples, you should paint swatches on a wall of the room you intend to change to see how the color and texture appears. This is true for interiors as well as exteriors - you’ll get the best sense of how the color will really look if you paint it directly on the wall.

Does your current neighborhood offer any of these amenities? If it was possible, which would you want to see added?

The biggest mistake you can make is assuming you won’t qualify to buy a home without trying. If you’ve been on the fence about trying to buy a home, contact me today so we can go over your options!

Who on your friends list checks these boxes? If anyone you know is in need of help with these tasks, tag them in the comments so we can connect!