Ready to Sell? Three Ways An Agent Helps You Get Started
The process of putting your home on the market and finding your next place can be overwhelming. Fortunately, an experienced agent can help you weigh all your options. Here’s where a professional might start: 1. Researching your home’s value An agent will have the...
RE/MAX All-Pro Community Outreach Scholarship
Applications can be picked up in person at RE/MAX All-Pro or download now : 2016 Scholarship Flyer | Application : DUE April 15, 2016 Please note the following eligibility criteria for scholarships offered through the RE/MAX All-Pro Outreach: • Must be a U.S. citizen...
February Housing Report
January home sales were 6.3% higher than those one year ago, about the same year-over-year increase seen in December. At the same time, anticipated seasonal trends resulted in 31.7% fewer sales in January than December. Since January 2009, the average drop in sales...
5 Ways to Reconnect with Neighbors this Winter
With winter’s short days and colder temps, you’re less likely to hang out outside and run into your neighbors. Gather the gang and catch up with these fun ideas for grown-up get togethers. 1. Bunco It’s been around since the 1800s and never gone out of style. The game...
5 Things to Expect When Selling Your Home in the Winter
Winter is traditionally a slower time for home sales, but don’t despair. Here are a few ways the timing might play in your favor. 1. Buyers tend to be more motivated Buyers looking for homes are doing so because they really must relocate due to job, family or other...
January Housing Report
After two consecutive months with falling home sales, December roared back with 6.1% more sales than one year ago. On a month-over-month basis, December sales were much higher with an increase of 22.5% over November. In all of 2015, nine months saw home sales higher...
Open House Showcase
Sunday, January 31, 11:30AM-3:30PM : Join us for AV Home Tours | RSVP on Facebook > Find the home of your dreams... Let a RE/MAX agent guide you. Join us THIS SUNDAY at any of our AV Open House Showcase listings! 20 beautiful homes for sell in the AV. See the full...
6 Things to Look for during a Listing Presentation
When selling your home, it’s critical to find an agent you trust to get the job done. Of course the more agents you meet, the better informed you’ll be. Scheduling a listing presentation enables you to glean more information to help you choose the agent best for you....
December Housing Report
RE/MAX researches 53 major metropolitan markets and analyzes the data to get a pulse on the US housing market. Here are some highlights from this months report. To download the full report visit http://www.remax.com/c/about/newsroom. For more information about your...
4 Things Agents Consider When Setting Listing Prices
There’s no online calculator for setting the perfect listing price for your home. It takes experience, market savvy, and even a bit of psychology. A strong listing agent can help you set the right, most competitive price for your home. Here are a few things they might...
November 2015 RE/MAX National Housing Report
RE/MAX researches 53 major metropolitan markets and analyzes the data to get a pulse on the US housing market. Here are some highlights from this months report. For more information about your local real estate market and what these trends mean for you, contact a...
Books About Moving to Read to Your Kids
Moving to a new home, a new neighborhood and a new school can be tough for kids. Luckily, a variety of children’s books are out there to help parents explain things, add some fun and hopefully alleviate fears. Here are a few classics – and you can post your favorite...
Deciding Between Multiple Offers
What a splendid dilemma! You’ve received several offers on your property. Which one should you choose? It’s not always the highest one. Here are just some of the areas your agent could ask you to pay particularly close attention to as you're weighing the options. 1....
4 Resources for First-Time Homebuyers
Surveys show that first-time buyers aren’t aware of how much they need to save for a down payment. Many people believe that buying a home requires they put down at least 20 percent of the purchase price, but down payments aren’t as big of an obstacle as people think....
6 Tricks to Help Sell Your Home in Autumn
It's easy to boost buyers' impression of your home in new, inexpensive ways with each season. Here are a few things you can do in the fall to make it as inviting as a basket of Halloween candy. 1. Light it up. Shorter days and longer shadows mean you need to be...
September 2015 RE/MAX National Housing Report
RE/MAX researches 53 major metropolitan markets and analyzes the data to get a pulse on the US housing market. Here are some highlights from this months report. For more information about your local real estate market and what these trends mean for you, contact a...
3 Ways to Compete in a Bidding War
After weeks (or even months) of searching for a home, you’ve finally found the perfect home. Unfortunately, you have excellent taste and there are five, 10, maybe even more offers on the table. If you’re caught in a bidding war, there’s more you can do than cross your...
11 Tips for Selling a Vacant Home
You’ve moved to your new home but have yet to sell your former property. What should you do to ensure the safety and security of the vacant house? 1. Set the thermostat at no lower than 60 degrees to prevent frozen pipes. If necessary, your Realtor can turn up the...
“Does it Come With The House?”
Heavy, bulky items can be awkward to pack up and difficult to move. They also can be seen as big perks to potential buyers. If you’re willing to part with the items below, have your agent pitch them as unique features of your house. 1. Basketball hoop – This can be...
Selling Your Home? 3 Ways to Help Kids Cope
Here is what they might be thinking as you begin the home-selling process, and strategies to alleviate your child’s concerns. 1. “Who is this stranger invading our lives?” Your listing agent will become a frequent presence in your home, and your child may see him or...
6 Questions to Ask on a Home Tour
Thanks to the Internet and your Realtor’s digital tools, you can learn a lot about a home before visiting, such as when the house was built and the HOA or tax costs. Some things, however, are best to ask the agent in person when you’re touring a property. 1. Why are...
3 Ways to Separate Wants from Needs in a New Home
Rolling Stones fans and savvy homebuyers both know you can’t always get what you want. At least not everything you want. You should, however, have some sense of what you want and what you need when you start your search for a new home. Distinguishing between the wants...
9 Reasons a Great Agent is Vital to a Seller
Selling your home without hiring a real estate agent might be tempting, especially if you're in an area where buyers are clamoring for properties. It's not uncommon for sellers to think (even for a split-second) "How hard can it be to sell on my own?" But there are...
May 2015 RE/MAX National Housing Report
Home sales in April were greater than in any other April since the RE/MAX National Housing Report began in 2008. This continued a three-month trend in which sales were higher than both the previous month and the same month in the previous year.
Productivity Pays
Real estate agents affiliated with RE/MAX rank among the most productive in the United States, according to two national brokerage surveys. In both surveys, RE/MAX had the highest per-agent home sales in 2014 among national real estate franchise brands. RE/MAX agents...
Twilight Wine Open House Showcase
Join us this Thursday, May 21 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm for an evening of Tastings & Tours at some of our showcase properties! VIEW SHOWCASE PROPTERTIES
April 2015 RE/MAX National Housing Report
March home sales rose a significant 33.9% over sales in February. This marks the third largest single month increase since the RE/MAX National Housing Report began in August 2008. The total number of home sales in March was the largest total of any previous March....
AV’S BEST REAL ESTATE SERVICES 2015
It probably comes as no surprise to many in the Antelope Valley that RE/MAX All-Pro has once again been selected by Antelope Valley Press readers as AV’s Best Real Estate Services for 2015. The company is coming up on its 25th Anniversary next year and a multiple...
Six Tax Breaks Every Homeowner Should Know
Buying a home is a great investment, however, you need to itemize your taxes in order to take advantage of all the tax breaks that come along with it. It can be overwhelming, so be sure to check out the top 6 tax breaks for homeowners below: Mortgage Interest...
7 Easy Steps to Declutter Your Home Before You Sell
Spring is here! When it comes to preparing to sell your home, the best place to start is clearing the clutter. Clutter includes all of those things we have a tendency to save that we no longer use that just lie around or take over extra space in our homes. We all are...