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Why You Should Work With a Realtor

by | Feb 28, 2019 | Moving, Moving Tips, Real Estate Tips, YourHome

Working with a realtor to buy or sell a home is not only a good idea, it will take most of the stress out of the process. From dealing with the financials to writing contracts that protect you in the transaction, working with a realtor is an important first step to having a successful sale.

10 Reasons why you should work with a realtor:

 

1. Hiring a realtor will ensure your property is listed at the right price, as a result it will help it sell faster.

 

2. Presenting your property in the best manner is also vital to the sale, from staging to pricing, a professional can help direct you in this process.

 

3. Exposure is key. Realtors work for you, ensuring that your property has the proper exposure, from open houses to social media.

4. Working with a professional will ensure your contacts are signed and initialed correctly so there are no hiccups at closing. Working with a realtor streamlines the entire closing process and allows you to just show up at a scheduled time.

5. A realtor will schedule showings and appointments to see the property, all while keeping you in the loop on any progress.

6. Hiring a realtor gives you the peace of mind knowing that a professional ‘has your back’ and is working diligently to meet your needs throughout the real estate transaction. Have questions on any part of the process? Your realtor is there to help.

7. Typically, higher price offers will be presented when working with a realtor, resulting in your property selling at top of the market.

 

8. Negotiations and inspection issues are addressed by the realtor, therefore taking that responsibility off of you.

 

9. Closings are sped up when working with a realtor.

 

10. A realtor will have current market knowledge, knowing what homes have sold for in the area, therefore ensuring you have it priced correctly.

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Tips for Moving with Children

by | Feb 21, 2019 | Moving, Moving Tips, Relocating to Salt Lake City, Relocating to Utah, Salt Lake City, YourHome, YourLifestyle, YourStory

Moving to a new city or even a new home can be very upsetting for children. Having to say goodbye to neighbors, school friends and teachers can be overwhelming and scary. Children often think of being the ‘new kid’ with a negative connotation and they may have anxiety about making new friends. Maintaining a positive attitude about the move and find things that they can get excited about, like decorating a new room or having a bigger yard to play in, are crucial to helping kiddos make the transition.

 

1.  Start packing early

Give children plenty of time so that they may feel like they have some control over the situation by allowing them to help pack, especially their own things. If you plan to get rid of any of their items, be sure to do it with their permission or when they are not around to see it go.

 

 

2.  Provide Reassurance

Reassure them that they can still maintain the friendships they have made at their former school or neighborhood. Invite those kids over periodically and utilize social media to stay in touch on a regular basis.

3.  Say Goodbye

Say goodbye to the old house. On the morning of the move, take the time to walk through the empty house and say goodbye, it will help your child have closure.

 

 

4.  Find a Routine

Be sure to establish a new routine quickly in your new house. Routines provide stability and young children especially do better with a routine

5.  Get Them Settled

Set up their room/space quickly. Having familiar things around them will be comforting in a new space and assure them they are ‘home’.

 

 

6.  Get to Know the New Teacher

Make early connections at the child’s new school. Let the teacher know if your child is having any anxiety, is shy, has difficulty making friends, etc. This heads up will give the teacher a good understanding of how they can help put your child at ease.

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