Considering Offers

When reading an offer, keep in mind that you are out to get the best price AND the best terms for you. If you focus solely on the price, you may overlook terms that could be favorable to you as a seller. Some terms that may work in your favor: higher-than-market-interest in a second mortgage for you

Setting the Price

The price is the first thing buyers notice about your property. If you set your price too high, then the chance of alienating buyers is higher. You want your house to be taken seriously, and the asking price reflects how serious you are about selling your home. Several factors will contribute to you

What is a Short Sale Anyway?

What Is a Short Sale, and Should You Do One? Most agents will tell you they handle short sales. Ask them how many they've closed. That question ends a lot of conversations, and it should. A short sale is not a listing with a lower price on it. It's a negotiation with a bank, sometimes also with a mo

Mechanic's Liens: The Bowie Seller Who Tried to Skip a $150,000 Contractor Bill: A Mechanics' Lien Story from Prince George's County

The Bowie Seller Who Tried to Skip a $150,000 Contractor Bill: A Mechanics' Lien Story from Prince George's County A true story from my files. The client's name, street and a few details are changed. General educational information, not legal advice; mechanics' lien law is technical and a lawyer sho