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
After 10 years of economic prosperity, the US residential real estate market is now at a pivotal inflection point. Interest rates are on the rise, tariffs are driving up construction prices and demand is flatlining. Yet home sale prices are still going up, and new technology is expanding access and
SAN DIEGO, JANUARY 8, 2019 — Home Bay received $13.5 million of Series A-1 funding. The round was led by Signal Peak Ventures with participation from Serra Ventures and E15VC. “We are thrilled to work with Home Bay on their mission to improve the home buying and selling process,” said
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.
Perhaps you’re reading this because you just accepted an offer on your home. If so, congratulations! Or maybe you’re thinking of selling your home and want to learn more about the process. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. So, how long should everything take? Should
We’re real estate agents, programmers, sales specialists, customer supporters, financial analysts, tech superheroes, and more — but we’re also real people. The Home Bay team is made up of many dedicated, talented individuals with interesting stories to tell. In our Employee Spotlight series, we’ll feature these people, tell