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Wednesday, March 2, 2022   /   by Cindy Bunch

Pricing Strategy: 3 Options When Selling Your House

Did you know that there are 3 ways to price your home when listing to sell? We all strive for top dollar when we list our homes for sale, so having a strategy really matters! There are many local factors to guide your home pricing strategy, but in general there are three methodologies to consider.


Strategy Number One: Price your home higher than your real estate agent’s suggestion

Sellers sometimes say “We can always reduce it later if needed.” Well, this can be risky because there are plenty of studies that show pricing too high can net you WAY less at the end of the deal.

I can show you several instances where this was the case and we agents really don’t like this option because we never want you to leave money on the table at closing.

You miss out on significant exposure with this pricing strategy if the list price is above what is reasonable for the market - even in a hot seller’s market! Put yourself in the home buyer’s shoes: if y ...

Wednesday, February 23, 2022   /   by Cindy Bunch

How NOT to Buy a House in a Seller's Market

Are you discouraged by the non-stop news about the current market giving sellers all the power when you’re trying to buy your first or next home? My team has helped 100’s of buyers over the years and here are 5 huge mistakes we steer them all away from:


Mistake Number 1: Having NO Clue What You Can Actually Afford
Knowing what you can afford is the first and most important step when preparing to buy a house in a seller’s market or any market! 


In the current seller’s market, where homes are often getting multiple offers, a pre-approval letter or proof of funds submitted with an offer is a MUST or else your offer may not even be considered. 

If you plan to finance a home purchase, work with a mortgage professional from the start. They’ll ask important questions about your credit and finances to get you pre-approved for a home loan. Not only will this help you determine a price range for your home search, but will give your offer more ...

Wednesday, February 16, 2022   /   by Cindy Bunch

Which Home Improvements ACTUALLY Increase Your Home's Resale Value?

Are you concerned about making a smart, financial investment when it comes to home improvements? Home improvement projects can range from budget friendly to astronomical when it comes to cost. Whether you’re planning to sell your house soon or spend many more years enjoying it, you are doing the right thing by researching which projects are the best investment into your home.


The Bunch Team has helped hundreds of clients evaluate projects for their potential resale value. We’ve seen the ins and outs of thousands of homes and done the research on top of that to help make this process easier. 
More Than One Kind of Value

First, let’s define value. Obviously, there’s a dollar amount you’ll pay for a project versus the dollar amount added to the potential resale value of your home. You should also consider the harder to quantify value added with home improvements:

How fast will the home sell? If you’ve been following our blog, we’r ...

Wednesday, February 9, 2022   /   by Cindy Bunch

A Love Letter to All House Hunters

If you’re currently house hunting, you don’t need a Realtor to tell you how tight the market is right now. We know you can feel it! First off, I want to share our appreciation for all the homebuyers on the market right now - you guys are ROCKSTARS! Secondly, I wanted to let you know that as a home buyer:

It’s Okay to Ask Your Agent Questions
A good Realtor is your consultant through this process. A buyer’s agent has your best interests in mind as an advocate for you every step of the way. Our team has had decades of experience and worked through all types of markets. Lean on our tenured knowledge!

It’s Okay to Take Your Time
It’s easy to get caught up in the Fear-Of-Missing-Out feeling as you start to look at houses. Manage your expectations and remain honest with yourself. Be sure you have a thoughtful list of needs and wants to clarify your house hunt and streamline your search. 

It’s Okay to Not Win Every Offer
If a house is; ...

Wednesday, February 2, 2022   /   by Cindy Bunch

Should I Remodel Before Selling? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself

Do you need to remodel before selling? We often have conversations with homeowners who wonder if it’s necessary to remodel in order to make their house more appealing to buyers. Even with the market as hot as it is right now, there are a few items that should be considered to maximize your profits when selling your home.


Every house is different, so we can give you a more specific list of repair items for your home when we walk through it together in a listing consultation, but here are our top three most-suggested repairs to do before listing or at least before closing:

How old is the roof?
The age of the roof is shared on the Seller’s Disclosure and if it’s approaching or past the manufacturer’s warranty cut off, it’ll need to be replaced sooner rather than later. This can be a huge turn-off to potential buyers, affecting the size of their offer or whether they make an offer at all. Think about it, the roof is one of the first features seen as p ...
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