Red Flags in Buyers’ Offers
Posted by David Elkes // September 19, 2019
You just received an offer on your property! Congratulations! The offer looks good on its face. They’ve offered at or near your asking price. They’re even willing to close on your timeline. Before you rush to accept it, you should review it for what we at McCoy Wyman would...
Deal Breakers
Posted by Nancy Elkes // August 7, 2018
Have you ever considered what your deal breakers are? And I don’t mean “anything that is out of my price range,” because obviously, there wouldn’t be a deal to break in that situation. Buying properties for our business is different from buying a house for us to live in....
Cannonball!!
Posted by Nancy Elkes // May 8, 2018
People seem to put a lot of thought into whether or not to buy a house with a pool. Here in Tampa, I’m not sure why anyone would even hesitate if you are considering a house that already has a pool. It’s hot here most of the year. Today,...
FSBO – No! No!
Posted by Nancy Elkes // March 27, 2018
If you’ve ever heard someone talking about a “fizzbow”, they are talking about the acronym FSBO. FSBO equals For Sale By Owner. Now let me start this post with a sort of disclaimer. I am not currently a real estate agent—I am not trying to list your property for...
Best and Highest
Posted by Nancy Elkes // February 13, 2018
“Best and highest” — If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard that recently, well, I’d have a couple of dollars. I’ve discussed our negotiation strategy in at least one prior blog post, but we always offer our best and highest. When a bank or other lender...
5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Realtor to Sell Your Property
Posted by Nancy Elkes // January 23, 2018
5 Questions to ask when you’re choosing a realtor to sell your property You’ve made the decision to sell. If you don’t want the hassle of a “FSBO,” for sale by owner (which I never recommend – blog post on that forthcoming), you have to engage a realtor to...
5 Tips to Prepare for Showings
Posted by Nancy Elkes // December 26, 2017
When you are planning to sell your home, figuring out what to do to prepare can be overwhelming. As I have been both a buyer and a seller, I have some tips that I hope will help: Straighten upI mean this one. Seriously. Look at each and every room...
To Tell The Truth
Posted by Nancy Elkes // December 12, 2017
“Everybody lies.” That was the cynical rationale for the way Gregory House of House M.D. on Fox, treated his patients. Then we have the infamous little white lie, which in the context of real estate, might be along the lines of “you have a lovely home” when you’re really...
What to fix before selling your house
Posted by David Elkes // December 5, 2017
Congratulations! You’ve decided to sell your house. You have a small budget for minor repairs, but what should you do with your funds to get the most bang for your buck? There are a handful of repairs you should consider to maximize the value that you receive when you...
Negotiate like a pro – Have a game plan
Posted by Nancy Elkes // November 28, 2017
Negotiating home prices can be an emotional experience. You may have invested your heart and soul in a home you raised your children in, or you are selling the home you grew up in after a parent’s passing. It can be a frustrating experience as well. You might make...
To buy or not to buy? That is the question.
Posted by Nancy Elkes // November 19, 2017
Let’s look at renting versus owning, shall we? When you rent, whether in an apartment complex, or a single family home, it’s yours only for the duration of your lease. The lease is usually boilerplate, which means that the terms are the same ones they use all the time...
