Reader Question: Can I ask my real estate agent for a list of the people who have inspected my home?  Nan D. Monty’s Answer: Hello Nan, and thanks for your question. The answer is that you can ask your agent for a list of people that have looked at your home. That being said, not […]

Reader Question: Our church desires to sell a portion of our lot to a neighbor.  The neighbor has agreed to our price, and he has ordered a survey. The portion is about 25 feet wide and about 107 feet deep. It is half of a street planned 60 years ago but never developed; the church […]

Reader Question: My broker wants me to lower my price. The home has been on the market for less than a month for the price of $249,900. She wants it to be $239,900. I cannot go any lower because I have a mortgage and a home equity loan in the amount of $160,000. What should […]

Reader Question: Are there any strategies or tips for renovating houses in run-down areas? A friend and myself want to purchase and renovate a property, but the budget is limiting the types of properties available to us. We have found plenty of houses within the budget that require renovating at a price we believe we […]

Reader Question: What are the top 5 points people overlook when thinking of selling their home soon? – Liam A. Monty’s Answer: Liam, this is a thoughtful question. There are several issues often overlooked when putting a home up for sale. Here, are a few of the reasons why this happens: Human nature often seeks […]

Reader Question: Monty. 20 showings and no offers…5 interested people, two second showings. Comments have been very clean, but a lot of people do not like the lay out. We have 2300 square feet with a large kitchen, dining room, large family room, 3 full baths, 4 bedroom and an unfinished 5th room over the garage. […]

Under the looking glass Imagine the home buyer walking into your home with a large magnifying glass ready to examine every nook and cranny. Even if  the magnifying glass is not physically visible, it is present to every prospective home buyer. That’s why it is up to you, the home seller, to present your home […]