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Were you outbid on your dream home?  You’re not necessarily out of luck.
A backup offer can keep you in the game.
What should you know about backup offers before entering into one?

- You will automatically go under contract if the first buyer falls through.
- You could lose valuable time searching for another home while you wait.
- Just like a primary offer, you’ll be locked into your initial bid.

Having a backup offer in place can help you get the house you want, even if you’re second in line. 

Ready to start your home search? Contact us today!

Time isn’t always on your side, especially if you’re trying to time the real estate market.

Some homeowners postponed selling while they waited for prices to hit their peak. Here’s why you shouldn’t wait any longer:

* The market is unpredictable — even experts can’t guarantee what it will do next!
* You could pay more to buy your next home the longer you delay.
* It’s still a great time to sell, but rising mortgage rates are beginning to slow down demand.

You can’t control the real estate market — but you can control when you put your home up for sale.

Contact us to start a conversation about the right time to make your move.

Nine out of 10 people partner with a real estate agent to sell their home.

Those who try to do-it-themselves find out that selling a home can be hard, time-consuming, and often less lucrative than if they would have listed with an agent.

In fact, according to a recent study by the National Association of Realtors, homes listed by agents sold for 22% more than the average for-sale-by-owner home.

Why do-it-yourself when you can save time and make more money with a professional?

Want to know exactly how we add value to your home sale? Check out our latest blog post on “7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)”

One of the biggest missteps sellers make is pricing their home too high.

Starting too high can cause a downward spiral that looks a little like this:

⬇️ Buyers avoid setting up tours of your property
⬇️ Your home sits on the market for weeks with little to no activity
⬇️ Eventually, you’re forced to drop your price in desperation

Fortunately, you can avoid this scenario in three easy steps.

Watch the video for more info, then contact us for a free home value assessment!

In today’s market, the value of a good buyer’s agent cannot be overlooked. Here are three reasons to work with one when buying your home.
 
1. Save money. A buyer’s agent negotiates on your behalf to help you to get the most bang for your buck.
 
2. Get expert guidance. A buyer’s agent provides rational advice to help you avoid overpaying or taking on unnecessary risk.
 
3. Gain a competitive edge. A buyer’s agent knows how to craft a compelling offer that appeals to both the seller and their listing agent.
 
Need a skilled and trustworthy buyer’s agent? Contact us to see how we can help you on your home buying journey.

Jean-Luc Andriot 
561-213-9008
JLA@Groupjla.com
 

Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of them are also feeling desperate to lock in a mortgage—which has only added fuel to the fire.1

Fortunately, if you’re a buyer struggling to find a home, we have some good news. While it’s true that higher mortgage rates can decrease your purchasing budget, there are additional ways to compete in a hot market.

Yes, a high offer price gets attention. But most sellers consider a variety of factors when evaluating an offer. With that in mind, here are five tactics you can utilize to sweeten your proposal and outshine your competition.

We can help you

If you’re searching for drama, don’t limit yourself to Netflix.

Instead, tune in to the real estate market, where the competition among buyers has never been fiercer. And with homes selling for record highs,1the appraisal process—historically a standard part of a home purchase—is receiving more attention than ever.

That’s because some sellers are finding out the hard way that a strong offer can fizzle quickly when an appraisal comes in below the contract price. Traditionally, the sale of a home is contingent on a satisfactory valuation. But in a rapidly appreciating market, it can be difficult for appraisals to keep pace with rising prices.

Thus, many sellers in today’s market favor buyers who are willing to guarantee their full offer

Finding the RIGHT property

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that “finding the right property” was the most difficult step in the home buying process.1

Buying a home is a significant commitment of both time and money. And a home purchase has the power to improve both your current quality of life and your future financial security, so the stakes are high.

Follow these five steps—and complete the corresponding worksheet offered below—to assess your priorities, streamline your search, and choose your next home with confidence.

STEP 1: Set Your Goals and Priorities

The first step to finding your ideal home is determining WHY you want to move. Do

Technology is changing the way we do almost everything, and real estate transactions are no exception. In fact, a new crop of tech companies wants to revolutionize the way we buy and sell homes.

iBuyer startups like Opendoor, Offerpad, and Properly are rapidly expanding into new territories, and now established players, like Zillow, are starting to get in on the action. Also known as Direct Buyers, these companies use computer algorithms to provide sellers with a quick cash offer to buy their home.

While the actual market share of iBuyers remains small, their big advertising budgets have helped create a noticeable buzz in the industry. This has left many of our clients curious about them and how they work.

In this article, we explain their

Thanks to Marie Kondo and her hit Netflix series “Tidying Up,” home organization is a hot topic right now. Marie encourages her viewers to minimize their possessions and keep only those items that “spark joy.”

With spring in full bloom, now is the perfect time to do some spring cleaning and add organizational systems to your own home. Not only will you clear out clutter, your efforts can actually increase the value of your home.

Ready to give it a try? Here are six home organization ideas that will “spark joy” for you and your property value. 

Boost Bathroom Storage Capacity

When was the last time you cleaned out your bathroom cupboards? If it’s been awhile, remove everything and take a look at each item. Toss any old or expired