Home Selling

By Michael Cordero, Ember Realty Selling a home often feels like something that can be handled once you are ready to put the property on the market. In practice, the weeks between deciding to sell and actually listing can become surprisingly busy. Repairs need attention, closets need to be emptied, documents need to be gathered, and decisions about pricing and preparation suddenly have deadlines...

By Michael Cordero, Broker for Ember Realty If your home didn’t sell the first time it was listed, you’re not alone—and you’re certainly not stuck. Every year, thousands of homeowners experience expired listings, even in strong markets. While it can feel discouraging, an unsold home is rarely a reflection of the property itself. More often, it’s a signal that something about the strategy...

By Michael Cordero, Broker for Ember Realty When it comes time to sell your home, many sellers naturally start thinking about upgrades. Should you replace the carpet? Update the kitchen? Put in a new roof? The goal, of course, is to sell quickly and for top dollar—but not every improvement will give you a return on investment. In fact, some upgrades cost thousands of dollars yet do little to boost...

Are you thinking about selling a home that you have rented out for some additional revenue? If so, you're likely trying to discern how to inform the current tenants best and conduct the sales process in a way that works well for all of the parties involved. In today's blog post we'll explore how to sell your home while you're renting it out to tenants and share three tips that can make the process a bit...

Selling a home is more than real estate listings and making the home appealing to potential buyers. One factor to take into account when buying a home is its location, meaning the community that surrounds the home.