Questions to Ask When Considering Selling These questions will help you decide whether you’re ready for a home that’s larger or in a more desirable location. If you answer yes to most of the questions, you may be ready to move. Have you built substantial equity in your current home?Check your annual mortgage statement or…

New Owners Checklist Before the property changes hands, consult this list to make sure these items are transferred with the house. Click Here to Download a .PDF Version

How to Move with Pets Update your pet’s tag with your new address.Make sure your pet’s collar is sturdy and correctly sized. The tag should also include your mobile number and e-mail address so that you can be reached during the move. Request veterinary records.Ask your current vet to send your pet’s medical history directly…

Prepare for Your Move Checklist If you’re moving a long distance: Click Here to Download a .PDF Version

How to Pack Like a Pro Plan ahead.Develop a master to-do list so you won’t forget something critical heading into moving day. This will also help you create an estimate of moving time and costs. Discard items you no longer want or need.Ask yourself how frequently you use an item and how you’d feel if…

Track Your Budget The first step in getting yourself in financial shape to buy a home is to know exactly how much money comes in and how much goes out. Use this worksheet to list your income and expenses below. Income                Expenses            …

How to Prepare for House-Hunting Know that there’s no “right” time to buy.If you find the perfect home now, don’t risk losing it because you’re trying to guess where the housing market and interest rates are going. Those factors usually don’t change fast enough to make a difference in an individual home’s price. Don’t ask…

Agency & Agency Relationships The term “agency” is used in real estate to help determine what legal responsibilities your real estate professional owes to you and other parties in the transaction. The buyer's representative (also known as a buyer’s agent) is hired by prospective buyers and works in the buyer's best interest throughout the transaction.…

Questions to Ask When Choosing a REALTOR® How long have you been in residential real estate? Is it your full-time job?Like most professions, experience is no guarantee of skill. But much of real estate is learned on the job. Do you have any designations or certifications?Real estate professionals have to take additional specialized training in…