8 Home Buyer Turn-offs Every Seller Should Avoid
There are a number of checklists for things to do in order to get your home market ready, but here is a checklist of things that you should NOT do when you put your home on the market. Here ...
Surprises? Not when selling your home!
Surprises can be great…just not when you’re selling your home! When Liz launched Liz Moore & Associates in 2003, the business model was developed around reinventing the real estate exper...
Are There Any Tax Ramifications to a Short Sale?
Under normal IRS rules forgiven debt is treated as taxable income. Under the Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007, as extended by the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, certain debt forgiven ...
Are There Any Credit Ramifications to a Short Sale?
Reportedly, there may be no significant difference in FICO credit score impact among foreclosures, short sales or deeds in lieu of foreclosure. However, this will vary greatly depending on t...
11 Things Every Seller Should Know BEFORE You List Your Home for Sale!
1. What methods should be used to accurately pinpoint the value of your home? In this fast paced market, how will you be certain you are getting top dollar? How often are low appraisals enco...
Months Supply of Inventory Suggests a Balanced Market on the Peninsula
The amount of active listings (detached and attached homes) on the Peninsula for the month of March (Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson and York County) are down 10% compared to March 2012. Thi...
Months Supply of Inventory in Williamsburg Drops for the 4th Straight Month
Active listings on the market in the Greater Williamsburg area (23185, 23188, and 23168 to include the City, James City County, and Toano areas as well as some of upper York County) are at t...
Attention For Sale By Owners: 10 Ways a REALTOR Can SAVE You Money – Part 2!
Last week, we learned 10 Ways a REALTOR can For Sale By Owners money. Here are 10 more:
Attention For Sale By Owners: 10 Ways a REALTOR Can SAVE You Money!
According to a recent study by the National Association of Realtors, only 9% of homeowners sold their homes nationally last year without the aid of a REALTOR. There is a very good reason for...
Which Sells Better…a Vacant or a Furnished Home?
I am often asked, “is it better to sell my home furnished, or vacant?” Like so many real estate questions, there is not a “one size fits all” answer – it really depends on the situation.
The Liz Moore 10 Step Pricing Methodology
In the last 12 months, nearly as many listings expired in the market as sold. For sellers who are serious about getting their homes sold, that presents a huge dilemma. Clearly, traditional m...
The Difference Between a Home Appraisal and a Home Assessment
Many consumers confuse a “home appraisal” with a “tax assessment.” Actually, there are a number of different kinds of value, and they are all quite different. Yet, it is important to underst...
FREE Staging Consultation Added to Menu of Seller Services!
Here we go – reinventing real estate…again! Liz Moore & Associates is delighted to announce a new partnership with Trez Robinson of Staged 2 Sell, the region’s premier professional stagi...
The Pricing Puzzle - Pricing Your Home Right
When Different Agents Recommend Different Prices Never select your Realtor based on the list price they recommend. Although it may seem that a Realtor who suggests a higher list price will r...