• Low Appraisal? Here's What Sellers Can Do,Tari Haberfield

    Low Appraisal? Here's What Sellers Can Do

    When a buyer finances a home purchase, their lender typically requires an independent appraisal before the loan is approved. If the appraised value matches or exceeds the contract price, the transaction moves forward. If it comes in below the contract price, the difference between what the lender wi

    View more

  • Pet-Friendly by Design: What to Look for in a Home When You Have Animals,Tari Haberfield

    Pet-Friendly by Design: What to Look for in a Home When You Have Animals

    When you have pets, you don't tour a home the same way other buyers do. You walk into a kitchen and immediately start scanning for where the food bowls can go without blocking foot traffic. You step into the backyard and look at the fence line before you look at the landscaping. You notice the floor

    View more

  • Your Home Has Been on the Market for Weeks. Here's What to Do Next.,Tari Haberfield

    Your Home Has Been on the Market for Weeks. Here's What to Do Next.

    Every listing has a days on market count, and buyers and their agents use that number when deciding which homes to tour and how to structure an offer. When a home has been on the market for several weeks without an accepted offer, there are a few common reasons and a clear set of options for what to

    View more