Many home buyers think the ideal time to start looking for a new home is during the Spring and Summer. Although, there tends to be more inventory during these times, there is also a lot more competition. Extensive competition not only leads to increased sale prices, but it can be so stiff that you find […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: September 2016 Central Ohio Housing Market Update Historically, August marks the end of the prime real estate season. Kids are back in school, cold weather is coming, and most importantly, OSU football is back! However, this year might be different. Over 3,100 homes sold last month in Central Ohio, the most ever for the month of […]
Many Realtors follow a pre-scripted list of rules on staging and marketing homes. However this makes every home look alike, and the result is that only the lowest price home sells. At the Alfriend Group, we prefer to emphasize the unique selling qualities of each home, and therefore target the most likely buyer. In doing […]
It is the unofficial end of summer. Who is buying homes after Labor Day? Do you have to drop the price of your home? The short answer is “it all depends”. There are absolutely fewer buyers after Labor Day, but there are also fewer sellers. As with all commerce, it depends on supply and demand. […]
This checklist gives you carte blanche (well, almost) when viewing potential homes. Ah, house hunting. It may technically be shopping, but it can feel more like breaking and entering. Even though you know the seller wants you there, does anyone really want you traipsing through their bedroom? Or looking through their closet? Or digging around […]
“But, I neeeeed it!” If you are a parent, you have probably heard this a thousand times while your child plead their case for a new outfit, video game, or even their favorite sweet treat. However, as rational adults/constant negotiators, we kindly remind them the difference between what they want and what they actually need. […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: August 2016 For more information on Central Ohio real estate, be sure to visit our website, www.alfriendgroup.com! Central Ohio Housing Market Update At the end of July there were over 6,400 homes for sale in Central Ohio, 8% more than last month, but still 20% lower than last year. While more and more homes keep coming up for sale, the […]
When looking for a place to call home, we don’t just want a roof over our head. We want a place that accommodates our needs, but also one that accentuates our day to day lives. What restaurants and shops are nearby, how close is our favorite workout facility, is there easy access to local parks […]
Let’s face it, when your house goes on the market, you’re not only opening the door to prospective buyers, but also sometimes to unknown vendors and naive or unqualified buyers. As with any business transaction, there is an expected protocol to how sellers, buyers and their respective agents interact. Should you find yourself in a […]
Whether to buy an existing home or have one built is yet another decision to make during the home-buying process. If you decide to go with new construction, a real estate agent can be a powerful advocate in your corner as you negotiate upgrades, a move-in date and other terms with the home builder. Be […]
