Selling Your Home
Who Pays For What When Buying a House: Seller Edition
Who pays for what in a transaction, seller addition? When you think about closing costs, as a buyer, there are lots and lots of fees that add up. But let's talk a little bit about if you're selling your home, what are you going to have t...
September Market Update and Q4 Predictions
Well, you've heard the saying "no news is good news," but really, there's not a whole lot of news, and depending on your perspective, of course, not much is that good. What a bummer that sounds like. I know, I know. But let's unpack it a bit. ...
Top Tips for Selling Your Home with Pets
So what do I do with my dog or my cat or my ferret or my bird or whatever if I'm getting ready to show my house? Your pets themselves. The physical beings. Make sure that you either have your, especially dogs, make sure that you have t...
Why It’s (Literally) Always Price
So believe it or not, even in this market, pricing is incredibly important. And if you're wondering why your house has been sitting or why a house hasn't gone off the market that you've been seeing over and over in your search, if you're bu...
Let’s Talk Capital Gains and Real Estate
But won't I have to pay capital gains tax if I sell? This is one of the most frequent questions I hear. And I hear it from literally all ages, all demographics, everything. Capital gains taxes are some of the most confusing aspects of se...
Preparing to Sell Your Home
When you're getting your home ready to sell, not all dollars are created equal. Obviously, you want to be doing maintenance all along as you're living in a home. So things like maintaining your house and maintaining the exterior of your hou...
RVA Market Update – Summer’s Here!
Summer is here, and that normally means a dip in activity for the real estate market, but over the last few years, "normally" is a term that we've all sort of tossed out the window. (I'm sure you know what I mean.) If you're wondering where we...
Is it a Good Time to Buy or Sell?
It is a good time to buy? Is it a good time to sell? What's the market doing? These are just a few of the questions I always get asked as a realtor. Didn't answer your questions? Let's talk! DM me on Instagram @cindybennettrealestate or ...