Selling Your House in the Winter. On this weeks episode we go over why selling your home in the winter might be a good option. Being on the market in the winter time can put you into a low stock market. There might be limited competition from other homes during the winter. Also during the winter our homes are a bit more decorated and cleaner because we are no longer going out in the summer and spend more time in the home. We go over how to get the home ready for sale, and how to prepare for an open house in the winter.

Closing in on Closing Day for Buyers. This weeks episode we go over closing day for buyers. What to do before the closing, what happens at the closing, and what happens when the closing is finished. Setting up utilities before your closing day can help mitigate having to wait for them to be turned on or installed after closing. The sellers agent should be able to get you the information from the seller about the utilities and what companies were used. A final walk through will be scheduled right before if not the day of the closing so you can inspect the home before you finalize the purchase. At the closing you will be signing a few papers and going over the deal one last time. When the closing is final you have officially become a homeowner.

Safekeeping of Equity. This weeks podcast we discuss what equity is and how we can build equity in the home. From maintenance of the home to major projects adding value to your home can build equity. In time you can then borrow on the equity built into the home for emergencies and other projects. Whether doing a project yourself or hiring a professional check with a real estate agent to discuss what projects will give your home more value and give you more equity.

Preparation for a Power Outage. Due to the recent storms we just had, and the reason why this podcast is a day late, this weeks episode is how to prepare for a power outage. Storms can knock out your power in an instant and it can be days or even up to a week before you get power back. Preparing for a power outage as a homeowner can be in the form of many steps and precautions. We go over what you as a homeowner or even as a renter can do to be prepared for not having power while the situation passes and power gets restored.

Homeowner Documentation. This weeks episode goes over what document a homeowner should keep in a binder. From warranties on appliances to invoices of a roof install a binder with all the home documents not only keeps everything in one place but also can add some value when selling your home. It can be a nice gesture to the next person owning your home when you can show a binder of all the items you have either repaired, replaced, or bought when you owned the home. Keeping lists of what was done and what needs to be done is also a great item for the binder. You will always know where your receipts are if you ever need to show when something was bought or repaired.

Home Sales and Radon. This weeks episode we wanted to touch on a subject that we are seeing more and more in the home buying and selling process. Radon and Radon testing. It is becoming common now to have a Radon test preformed at a home inspection. So this week we go over what Radon is, how it is tested, and what to do if there is Radon levels in a home. In a real estate deal this test can be troubling as some home owners have no clue that there is Radon present.

You Just Bought a Home; What's Next? You have just bought a home and now need to do a few things before you can move in. In this weeks podcast we go over steps to prepare to get the home ready for you to move in. Preparation starts even before you get the keys handed to you at closing. During the purchase time there are a few things you need to do before the closing. Once closed and you can enter your new home there are still items you should do before getting moved in. You might be surprised that you might not have thought about these items beforehand. Don't worry though, we are here to help you in becoming a great homeowner.

A Seller's Guide to Negotiating a Home Inspection. Last week's episode we covered the buyers side of negotiating a home inspection. This week we switch sides and talk about negotiating as a seller. As a seller, and as your agent will tell you, disclosing issues for selling your home on known defects is a rule here in Massachusetts. It is best to always disclose defects so that when they come up at a home inspection during a sale the buyer won't have much to ask you to repair. In this weeks podcast we go over tips on how to deal with issues and what you can do to make the sale of your home go as smooth as it can.

A Buyer's Guide to Negotiating a Home Inspection. You have an accepted offer on a home and now its time for the home inspection. When the home inspection report comes back there might be some items on it that you may ask the home seller to fix. This is when negotiating takes place. At this time your agent is going to help you communicate with the seller to ask if they are willing to repair, replace, or fix some items on the inspection report that you think should be done before the final purchase of the home. The seller has the decision if they are going to fix something or not and you as the buyer have the decision on weather you are going to purchase the home. This is where both sides can try to come to an agreement to make the deal final. This week we go over how to deal with the negotiations and what can ultimately happen during a negotiation period.

Tips for a Successful Move. As homeowners is something we do often. Rentals to a owning, moving out from parents home, but it does not have to be stressful. This podcast we break it down and how to make it successful with some tips. Plan, make a list, declutter, donate, throw out, and have a yard sale are some tips we go over this week. If you plan ahead and make a list, and be ready for moving day it can help lower the stress of the move.