FirstTimeSelling Blog

by Julie Avellino, Realtor Selling a condominium is a little different than selling a single family home because condominiums are a different type of dwelling. To most people a home is a home but in the real estate world it's often helpful to think of different types...

By Julie Avellino, Realtor Even the most honest and genuine home sellers often become nervous as their home inspection date approaches.  Most sellers take pride in their home and have done some work to it throughout the course of ownership.  Many owners use reputable,...

In the 13+ years I have been selling real estate I can say that working with divorcing couples is when I feel I can bring the most value to my clients.  Understanding the emotion, the upheaval and often the uncertainty that comes along with divorce has allowed me to...

Over the past decade a lot of technology has been put into place to help agents and homeowners simplify and secure the home-showing process. The electronic lockbox (sometimes called a keybox, an ekey or Supra)  that is most commonly used now is shown above and it's...

One of the first questions home-sellers often ask me during our listing appointment is about closing costs; the costs associated with a sale. They ask me this that they can have a better understanding of how much they will net after the sale and can begin to plan...

Congratulations! You have survived the nail biting experience of buying your first home. Now you can relax, pick your paint colors and enjoy your home....for about 14 years or so. At least that is what statistics from the National Association of Realtors tells us....