If you are looking to buy or sell a home this summer, Home Bay can save you thousands of dollars without sacrificing quality. Home Bay offers comprehensive home seller and buyer services for a fraction of the cost of a traditional agent. Instead of charging our home sellers a commission,
Elizabeth Macaulay, one of Home Bay’s seasoned agents, recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by Sarah Mueller (@earlybirdmom) of the Decluttering Club. Sarah is passionate about simplifying and encourages people daily in their own efforts to organize and focus on what really matters through her blog, Early Bird
The number one question Home Bay agents are asked is “How does Home Bay compare to local real estate agents when selling a home?” We evaluated thousands of conversations our agents have had with potential home sellers and gathered the following comparisons of our experience and service against average local
Preparing your home for sale can feel like a daunting task, especially with the mounting pressures of home shopping season around the corner. We called on Interior Designer and DIY Home Expert Lauren Makk to give us her top tips and tricks to get our homeowners ready to sell their
In the age of the internet, technology has allowed home buyers and sellers to become more savvy than ever. Online tools and home value estimators have become a first stop on the journey to buy or sell a home. And while there are multiple platforms to choose from, two stand
What Is Fair Market Value? Fair market value is what a house is expected to sell for. It’s based on a several factors, including how healthy the real estate market currently is and supply and demand at any given moment. It’s important to understand that fair market value
Real estate can be an incredibly lucrative investment, and when ready to sell, whether it’s a primary residence or an investment property, knowing exactly what you’re up against and how to determine the bottom line means there’ll be no hidden surprises when it comes down to what
A real estate transaction is full of complex paperwork that varies by city and is impacted by local, state and federal laws. That's why home sellers often decide to use an agent to manage their sale – but doing so is outrageously expensive. In fact, the average listing agent commission is
Tom here (co-founder of Home Bay). I have over a billion dollars in sales experience, and I’m frequently asked by home sellers what can be done to improve their real estate listing. Today, I spoke with a land owner who has a listed for sale by owner section of
Many people are surprised to learn that real estate agents commission rates are not regulated. In fact, they’re 100% negotiable, no matter what state you’re in. If selling your home, you’ll likely want to hire a real estate agent to handle the process, which can be daunting.