John Watts's (zwatts1) Blog

Sometimes when home buyers are touring homes they see things that could be improved with minimal effort and cost to the seller.  As a seller, you need to be aware of these types of improvements, and consider taking the necessary action to correct the situation prior to putting home on the market....

Prior to making the final decision to sell your home, a seller needs a good estimate of net proceeds prior to selling.  Usually, your local realtor is your best source to provide a realistic estimate because he knows the area.  As a seller, you will encounter numerous fees that you will be requir...

Home sellers face a couple challenges when selling their home.  First, is the challenge of mentally preparing yourself to sell your home.  This tends to become more difficult the longer you have lived in your current home.  Second, completing tasks that will help you property show your home favor...

Over the past several years the size of homes has increased in square footage.  The reason for this, many home buyers have desired the larger home to support their lifestyle, and possibility keep up with the Jones.  There appears to be 2 segments of our population who want smaller homes.  First, ...

Today, many people are thinking about making a move-up or move-down depending on their situation.  For instance, younger families are growing, therefore, they need more room while older couples have seen their children leave the nest are desiring to have a smaller home with less maintenance.  Mos...

Many people will be making a move into a new home in the future.  Before purchasing or leasing your new home you need make plans on moving from house to house.  The plans should include as much detail as possible.  Following are some suggestions on how to make a move from house to house: ·    Fir...

Home buying affects many peoples’ personalities.  Many times they are a different person during the home buying process due to internal fears.  Sometimes they have a difficulty making a decision.  This is understandable because there are many decisions that need to make in short period of time wi...

Many people will either make a long distance or local move to a new home.  This time period is always an anxious time for the family.  To help with the move, following are suggestions that may make transition to a new home go a little smoother:  ·        If planning on using a moving company, rec...

Prior to listing your home, a realtor should provide an estimate of net proceeds to the seller based on market analysis of your home.  After receiving an offer, revised net proceeds should be provided to you based on the terms of the offer.  In each state, the rules and cost associated with selli...

Many people dream about owning a second home in affordable area so they can enjoy the beaches and play golf, etc.  In addition, homeowners feel they can rent the property a sufficient number of weeks within the year to cover their monthly mortgage payments.  Some of these owners forget or are not...