As a seller in today's a real estate market you need to do everything you can to sell your home faster and at the highest amount of money.  To make sure that you have a happy experience be sure to avoid the top 10 mistakes a home seller makes.   When selling your home you could easily fall into one of these 10 traps so be sure to avoid these mistakes when selling your home.    Mistake number one is not knowing why you're selling.  Are you selling because you want and at the most amount of money and just testing the market to see if they can fetch you that money.  Are you selling because you have to?  Your real estate agent can help you through this tough selling process.  If you're selling because you want to, you can afford to take a more laid back approach.  What usually happens when ... 03/07/2010

Sellers must pay close attention to this advice in order to maximize the benefit to them! In a down sellers market, you have to rise to meet buyer expectations and that means you must do a little more this time to sell your home! For example, perhaps you put off putting in a new tile floor in the kitchen... you say to yourself darn that is going to cost me at least $300.00 that I don't have... well think about the consequences of not doing it... would you rather lose up to $1,000 off the list price?  It's really up to you since buyers reflect the price of what they will pay in a proportionately lower offer. You don't want a lower offer you say? Then be sure to listen to a skilled agent who can get your home sold! REALTOR® Tom Davis  (302)398-3757 whenever your selling a home here in Del... 03/07/2010

Does a buyer really want a bigger ROOM?  ABSOLUTELY!  As a seller can you really make the rooms bigger?  Not unless you invest in that if your able to!  So the question really is... How can I rearrange the FURNITURE that is in this room to make it so the room FEELS BIGGER!  For Example: Moving the sofa from one wall to another or in the middle of the room can often help or covering it with a different color.  It depends on the size, shape, and color of the room itself.  If the room is small then and in most cases you will need to DE-CLUTTER everything! Also be sure to pay attention to personal pictures in your home as you will need to remove those items from your home. A good-size piece of wall art might do the trick.  Check with me and I'll be happy to help you figure this stuff out as... 03/07/2010

Don't turn your house into a greenhouse when selling it!  It is fine to have a bunch of plants or trees when your living in your home but when your selling your home... they become distractions!  Buyers will focus on your plants and not your house!  We don't want that to happen to you when your selling your home! So the question is... Do you have too many plants in your rooms?  If you are unsure and need some help with this then check with me! It really is a Big Mistake Sellers Make!  I can help you with getting your home ready for sale.  REALTOR® Tom Davis , Call today! (302) 398-3757 Let's get it Sold! 03/07/2010

Many states across america, including my state of Delaware has suffered just like the rest of the country but if you are a consumer and have a job right now then do your best. If something happens to your job for one reason or another then keep in mind the reasons you might not collect that unemployment check. If for example you walked out or quit voluntarily without a good cause would put a flag on you. You were fired for misconduct...(Hopefully not) You are not able and ready to accept a suitable job could be a reason for no more unemployment checks coming in. If you refused an offer of suitable work. Also if you made any false statements you will get penalized. Be sure to check with your local unemployment office for specific rules and details of the unemployment insurance here in De... 03/07/2010

When your preparing your Delaware house for sale, it is a whole different ballpark!  You must transform your living conditions into "Selling" conditions and with that comes repairs! Their could be many things on your home-improvement list so make sure you get an opinion from your real estate agent.  If you don't have a Delaware REALTOR ® to help you sell your home then call me, Tom Davis at: (302) 398-3757 as I will walk through your home and give you my Tips to help you sell your home. Write down at least 10-15 things you can do to improve your home to sell it and share it with me when I tour the home.  I will advise you which repairs are worth doing to maximize the sale amount. Basically what your looking for are reasons why a buyer would not choose to purchase a home, but since your ... 03/07/2010

Picking The Right Agent Is Essential! Let me say that again.... Picking The Right Agent Is Essential!  Yes It means the difference to you the seller when selling your home! Call me today for a FREE VIDEO called how to Select Your Real Estate Agent Tom Davis (302) 398-3757 I look forward to helping you get your home SOLD FAST and FOR HIGHEST AMOUNT! 02/28/2010

Here is one tool I've been using for a while now to help promote your homes and make them stand out from the crowd... it is called "Talking House" and the benefit is awesome... it promotes your home on the radio! If your selling your home, I will give you a free demonstration! I even have shelfing to place the transmitter as high as possible!  I've gotten a 2 mile range before! The AM Transmitters are FCC Legal so call me today and we can talk about getting your home SOLD! Thanks, Tom Davis (302) 398-3757 02/28/2010

If selling a home was so easy you would be a REALTOR (R) but that's why we are here to your rescue! I have 5 great videos I would love to show you that talks about Selling Your Home and selecting your real estate agent! If Your interested in viewing them please call me today at: (302) 398-3757 and just ask for me REALTOR (R) Tom Davis! I look forward to helping you get this Tough Job Done In Today's Market! 02/28/2010

Study the market   The REALTOR ® you work with makes all the difference in the world!  Are they Full-Time or Part-Time?  I am a Full-Time Agent and spend my time researching and analyzing the market conditions to best help my buyers buy a home at the right price.    If your interested in receiving a list of recent sold homes in the Delaware area please contact me and I'll be happy to help you!    I can even give you some other market data that would be sure to delight you!   Feel free to contact me at: www.FreeHomeSearch.DreamStation.com Ask For The FREE Market Report! 02/28/2010

What will my monthly payments be if I borrow $100,000 for my first home here in Delaware.   That is a great question!  If you borrow $100,000 to buy your first home here in Delaware we use a chart called a Amortization Table that can help you calculate your monthly payments.    You simply divide your loan amount by $1,000 and in this case it is 100.   You then take the interest rate and look up the corresponding "Factor" for it in the chart.   In this case the factor is: 6.0 for a 30 year mortgage. Since the interest rate is 6% in this example.   You then take 100 multiplied by 6.0 to equal $600.00 a month as an estimate.   If you would like a free copy of the Amortization Chart to calculate your mortgage payments, please visit my contact form at: www.FreeHomeSearch.DreamStation.com and... 02/28/2010

Monthly Mortgage Payment   Ever heard the Term PITI... That stands for Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance.   Principal is the amount of money you borrow.   Interest is the lender charges for the use of the money you borrow.   Taxes is the property taxes you pay.   Insurance is required by the lender to protect your property.   If you would like more home buying tips please email me by visiting my contact form at: www.FreeHomeSearch.DreamStation.com 02/28/2010

How much house can you afford?   Your buying power and your borrowing power determine your ability to buy a house.  Buying power is the money you can afford to pay for a house.  Borrowing power is the money you can expect the mortgage lender to advance to you.    You will have to decide the amount that is best for you since the amount the lender can lend you may not agree with what you can actually afford.    Start writing down all your expenses and thinking about what you spend money on each month.  A great lender can help you zone in on a payment that is best for you.   If you need help finding a great lender, I network with them everyday!  You benefit from the low interest rates available today and the great services!   Let me know if I can help you! Thanks, Tom Davis (302)398-3757 F... 02/28/2010

Rent vs Buy Decision It is a hard leap to make for many but many make the leap for various reasons.  When is it a good time to buy a home and stop renting?  It is a question many buyers wonder and fear about.  It all starts with some various basic things like your income, the house price, the down payment, what your monthly mortgage payment will be versus renting.    Here is what I recommend. A.) Stop the worring! B.) Get answers from a lender who can give you a good idea of what kind of expenses to prepare for.  C.) Talk about this with everyone you plan on buying with so everyone is on the same page.  D.) Talk to a REALTOR ® when you are ready to move and ask the questions that we get paid to answer!  That's why we are REALTORS ® so we can take your STRESS right Out!  A great REALTOR ... 02/28/2010

So what were median home prices like back in 1987?   New York City $180,000.00 Boston $178,000 San Francisco $176,000 Orange County, CA $174,000 Hartford $163,000 Los Angeles $145,000 San Diego $131,000 Providence $127,000   So REALTOR ® Tom Davis... what are home prices like today? Well That Is A Great Question you ask... Today in 2010 the average Price in Kent County, Delaware is right around $191,000.00   If you compare the prices, I think we are low, low, low!  This could be A great opportunity for the right buyer!   Free Home Searches www.FreeHomeSearch.DreamStation.com   PS - Did I mention that Delaware has no sales Tax and very low property taxes? Just one more thing to think about when moving to Delaware!  I love selling real Estate here! 02/28/2010

Home ownership is the American Dream and right now offers a wonderful opportunity for First-Time Home buyers! The $8,000 Tax Credit Runs Until April 30th, 2010.  It may seem like the Great Depression of the 1930s but if you have a good job and some cash saved up, the real estate market may be just the bargain your looking for!  Did you know that in 1935 during the Old Great Depression...  home ownership was confined to less than just 30% of the population?  Then by 1980 it was hard to believe that nearly two thirds of the American people lived in their own home!  65.8% of America lived in their own home!  Now I know you may be frustrated with the news stories going on out there, honestly who wouldn't and I don't blame you for feeling a little emotional about buying a home.  Buying a hom... 02/28/2010

I recently read an important post about the hot water heater.  It should have an 18 inch platform to avoid fire hazards.  Every home needs one of these and you want to be sure that yours is large enough to supply your needs.  The system should be able to handle running let's say your dishwasher and take a shower at the same time.    Oil-fired and gas-fired water heaters are quite efficient and will reheat more quickly.  An electric water heater takes longer to reheat so that is why you usually find them with a 60 gallon tank.    If you have a family of let's say 12 and perhaps some teenagers then your household needs may exceed the norm.   Just some food for thought when it comes to this important part of the home!   REALTOR ® Tom Davis can help you obtain the information about the wate... 02/21/2010

The Repairs a home needs can often throw a buyer though a loop so that's why I always address the repair thing right up front before we begin any tour.    It should be expected that all homes have something wrong.  Really , none of them are perfect and even the brand new homes have been known to have inspection problems.   Don't worry too much as I will ensure you get a home inspection that will tell us exactly what issues the home has.    If the home has any structural issues the seller will be required to fix those things before selling.    When you buy a home you don't won't to pay for anything that is unnecessary and I also discuss a home warranty with you and the importance of getting a home warranty.    Things break all the time and you would be surprised at how much the home warr... 02/21/2010

Roof problems are a common thing when buying a home.  It is one thing I study for my buyers as they tour the home.  I want to address any problems I notice.  It can me among one of the most disturbing things you will encounter when you search for a house to buy.  Roofs can be a little more than pocket change, they can add up as a big expense.  It is important to know that the rood repair is not necessarily a deal breaker as some sellers are willing to negotiate.   In a matter like this it is important to bring on experts and that's exactly what we would do in a situation like this.  A REALTOR ® is not trained in roofs so we would bring on someone who would give us an inspection of what needs to be done.    It is common that the cost could range from $3,000-$5,000.00 and that means if yo... 02/21/2010

Growing Vegetables on your property can be a great way to save money. With the Spring and Summer Approaching us soon this is something to think about when you purchase a home.  I know many folks like to have their own personal gardens.   Take a look at the quality of the soil and see if it is rocky, sandy, or does it seem to be just right...rich and fertile?  Also take note at the sunlight direction.    If you have kids, is the yard large enough for you and a garden?    Speak to your REALTOR ® if you have plans on growing a garden so they know.  It is small details like this that can help your REALTOR ® find you just the right property!   If you are buying property in Delaware than I would be happy to help you!   www.FreeHomeSearch.DreamStation.com 02/21/2010