With the holiday season passed, what would you say was the most unpleasant part of that time of year? For me, it was the shopping! It’s emotional and stressful for sure. You want the best you can get for the lowest price… and fast. The longer you have to look, the more aggravating it gets. When looking at a home for sale, you have that same level of stress and emotion multiplied immensely. Wouldn’t it be nice if the first home you looked at was like a magic moment of perfection and everything just fell into place? Unfortunately that’s not how life (or home shopping) typically works. And wi ..read more

Very few endeavors can become as overwhelming or as stressful as uprooting your entire family and stepping forward to a new phase in your life. If you’re already a homeowner but a first time home seller, you’ve probably been in your first home for a decent amount of time. You may have already started a family and have grown some deep roots in your current home. We at Hoffman Homes Tucson have a combined experience of 20 years. To kick off the new year, we’d like to speak from the heart and share some personal advice for the first time home seller. It is often said that to pour yourself int ..read more

One thing we can always count on in life is change. Sometimes these life changes require you to quickly figure out how to sell your house fast. Let’s say it’s a new job offer that you need to act on quickly that requires you to relocate. Getting to work as soon as you can requires you to settle your affairs much faster than usual. Or perhaps your family is about to expand. In fact, one of our clients has a two year old and they are expecting twins! They need a larger home quickly. Whatever the situation is, here are some tried and true things to consider to make that home sale move as quic ..read more

There are many decisions in life that you cannot genuinely do over again – marriage, child rearing, or choice of graduate education, just to name a few. Selling a home to improve your quality of life, to meet your growing family’s needs, or to simplify your life, is also one of those big decisions. Once you sign on the dotted line, there are no do overs. Here are some of the most common pitfalls to avoid when selling a home that will save you time, mitigate against potential equity loss, and decrease stress. Emotional Attachments to Value Adds You upgraded some appliances, you did some p ..read more

Are you considering selling your home? We created this blog to help people just like you. 19 years experience at Hoffman Homes Tucson has given us insights into all aspects of the home selling and buying experience. Here are some equity boosting tips that have helped us when trying to sell a house for our clients, with successful results! This article is really about first impressions and how to get the best of them. Keep in mind that we have a list of vendors we can refer to help you get your home ready. Need a house cleaner, a painter, a roofer, an estate sale company, or a landscaper? We ..read more

You’re finally ready to sell your home. You’ve been dreading the decluttering process, but you know it has to be done before you put your house on the market. How do you tackle this daunting task? The process of selling a home can be stressful enough on its own. If you’re like most people, though, there are spaces crowded with personal stuff and boxes in every room that have been collecting dust since you moved in years ago. To make matters worse, when you finally do decide to sell your home those spaces will become a potential turn off for prospective buyers. That’s why decluttering is one ..read more

It’s time. Your home value is at a good place. You’ve determined you’re ready for a change and want to sell your house. You’ve put yourself in the frame of mind…. “Let’s sell!” Where do you begin? Selling your house has both emotional and strategic significance. This important life change can be exhilarating but getting started can be overwhelming. If you’ve made that decision, here are some first steps to both emotionally and strategically begin the exciting journey of preparing yourself and your home for the marketplace. An Open House Should be, well… Open A decluttered home has an imp ..read more

Choosing a real estate agent to sell your home is a process that should not be taken lightly. If you are getting ready to sell, you want to be sure the agent you choose is an expert in home sales. After all, you are entrusting this person to get the best price for your home within the time frame you need. The following guidelines can help you find the best agent that has the qualities you need as a home seller. How to Choose a Real Estate Agent Choosing a real estate agent to sell your home shouldn’t be a hard decision. But it will require some effort to find the best realtor for you. Wh ..read more

Selling a home is no easy feat. Clients look to the expertise of a real estate agent to guide them through the process. You give them valuable information about the house and recommend repair companies and help with negotiation. It’s also important you guide clients through the home inspection process. HomeTeam’s insights on how to prepare your client for a home inspection will leave them more knowledgeable and set the inspection up for success. Choosing A Home Inspector All home inspection companies are not created equal. Outline criteria that distinguish a reputable home inspection com ..read more