Posts with tag 'Roanoke Valley real estate market'

April showers bring May flowers…and many home care opportunities. This is a great time to check on gutters, downspouts, rain barrels, foundational cracks, and windows. 

Did you know that for every inch of rainfall on a 1000 square foot roof, 600 gallons of water can collect? If you collect water in a rain barrel, you can reuse it for irrigating ornamental trees, lawn, and flowers; washing your vehicles; rinsing out recyclable containers before tossing them into the bin; and spraying down your walkways. 

Rainy spring days are a good time to check on the basement and crawlspace. Water stains along the wall and floor, excess moisture, or mold can be good indicators that you need to look further at windows and foundational issues with a professional. 

If the sides or bottoms of your windows show a few leaks during a downpour, y...

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It's hard to believe that we're nearly halfway into January. The way the holidays fell on the calendar, it felt like we were sprinting from Thanksgiving to the start of the new year! I had seven closings in December, which was a fun, busy and satisfying way to end 2019. I'm looking forward to carrying that momentum right through into the busy spring and summer seasons. Congratulations to all those clients who accomplished their real estate goals this year, and thank you for your business. It was my pleasure to work with you, and I look forward to our next transaction. 

The Roanoke Valley market finished strong, too. The Roanoke Valley Association o...

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Deciding when to sell your home isn't always easy. Most people don't expect to stay in their houses forever, but it can be hard to decide when to place your home on the market. If you're on the fence about selling your home, here are several signs it's time to take the leap. 

You have positive equity

Equity is the difference between your home's value and the amount you owe on your mortgage. One of the most important signs you're ready to sell is that you have positive equity in your home. With a high amount of equity, there's a higher chance of making a profit on the sale. 

To find out how much equity you have, compare the amount you owe on your most recent mortgage statement with your home's market value. Don't re...

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When selling your Roanoke Valley home, the goal is usually to sell in the shortest amount of time for the highest price. It might seem like getting there is out of your control, but the truth is, there are so many things you can do right from the start that will make your home sale go smoothly.

That said, there are also some things you can do that will make the process more difficult. Here are my Top 10:

Pricing too high

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Every home seller wants to get the best possible price for their property in the least amount of time. But setting a reasonable and realistic price is essential. Get it wrong and you risk your home sitting on the market or letting it go for less than it's worth.

Here are six common errors I see sometimes in the Roanoke Valley that you'll want to avoid when determining a list price for your home:

Starting too high

It might be tempting to aim for a high price when you first list, assuming you can always lower it later if there isn't a lot of interest. Unfortunately, this is often counterproductive.

Both house-hunters and Realtors actively monitor new properties listed in their local areas, and if they see your home suffer a significant discount after a few months, they're...

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