Are virtual house tours an effective tool for selling a home? Absolutely. Virtual house tours have become one of the most effective tools for selling a home, especially in markets where buyers are busy, relocating, or simply want to narrow down their choices before driving out to see anything in person. A good virtual tour … Read more

Do you recommend sellers pull up carpet, to expose and refinish hardwood floors beneath, in order to sell the home? If there are hardwood floors hiding under old carpet, most buyers will see that as a win. The real question is whether it’s worth exposing and refinishing them before you list. In many cases, yes. … Read more

Can a seller refuse to extend the closing date due to a bank delay in approving a loan? And would he get to pocket the earnest money? Short answer: Yes, a seller can refuse to extend the closing date — and no, they don’t automatically get to keep the earnest money just because the buyer’s … Read more