We sent an email to our whole team earlier today with 5 Huge Announcements as we head into the new year. We’re WAY too excited to keep these announcements to ourselves, so we’ve decided to share them with the world! A condensed version of the email we sent is below:   Hello Theory Team! We have officially reached the last few days of 2020. What a year this has been! Remember the toilet paper shortage? Or the murder hornets? What about when we all wore funny hats at our Weekly Quaran-Team Meetings? This year has been a bit of a roller coaster, but I truly believe that we are all better bec ..read more

When it comes to selling a house — the faster you can do it, the better. The longer a home is on the market, the higher the probability of getting a lower offer. On top of the strategic aspect, a fast sale may be a necessity. Perhaps you’re going through a divorce, have a family member in need, or have a baby on the way. Sometimes life sends you looking for the fastest way to sell a house. So, here are our top 3 tips to sell your home fast. Tip 1 – Price it Right from the Start Sellers often think they should price high and then lower the price later if the house doesn’t sell right away. But ..read more

There are a lot of real estate agents out there. So we completely understand that choosing the right one to list your home can feel overwhelming! After all, selling your home is one of the most important financial transactions of your life. Whether it’s your first time selling, or it’s been a while since you’ve sold a house, you might be wondering where do I begin? To help simplify the process and guide you through a smooth and profitable listing experience, we’ve created this outline to help you choose the right agent! 1. Communication When choosing an agent to list your home, you’ll need som ..read more

It’s 2022. Your entire life is online, and you can DIY just about anything. This begs the question: do you REALLY still need a real estate agent to buy a home? If you’ve thought about buying, you’ve probably wondered whether using an agent is necessary. As you know, it is a huge financial decision. It’s likely one of the biggest and best investments you will ever make! But, there’s no doubt the costs associated with the process can be intimidating. The purchase price alone is enough to scare new buyers away. That’s also without mentioning things like closing costs, agent fees, and more. Doing ..read more

Knowing how many days a home has been on the market can tell you a lot as a potential buyer. Additionally, for those selling a home, it’s important to be aware of how time on the market affects the sale. This statistic depends on a variety of factors like location, market trends, and pricing. However, it is a key number to pay attention to. So, what exactly are Days on Market and do they matter when selling or buying a home?  What is Days on Market Days on Market (DOM) is a common statistic found on many Multiple List Services (or MLS’s). It tracks the amount of time a home is on the mar ..read more

If you are buying, selling, or refinancing a home, you will likely go through the appraisal process. This will be a key component of your transaction. So, you’ll want to understand how the appraisal process works. It will also be helpful for you to understand how an appraiser determines a home’s value. So, what is an appraisal? An appraisal is an estimate of the value of a home. All lenders order an appraisal during the mortgage loan process. It is an objective way to assess the home’s market value. It also ensures that the purchase price of the home is justified.  Highly-trained professi ..read more

You’ve found the perfect home and are ready to make an offer. There’s a surefire way to let the seller know you mean business — make sure you include an earnest money deposit. This is one of the many terms you will encounter in a real estate transaction – and an important one too! So what is it exactly? Earnest money is a deposit that a buyer pays to show the seller they’re serious about their offer. It is simply a sum of money showing the buyer’s “good faith” in a transaction. Both the buyer and the seller want to make sure the deal goes through. An earnest money deposit helps give the d ..read more

Fall marks the transition to shorter days, cooler weather, and the imminent winter season. Getting yourself ready for winter is pretty easy. You just need to dig your gloves, hat, and puffy jacket out of the closest. However, preparing your home for winter takes some time! It’s important to protect your investment across all the seasons, because homes can deteriorate over time without attention from their owners. So, what are the MOST important steps you can take to prepare your home for winter? Check out the tips below!   Tip #1 – Clean your gutters   The first step in preparing yo ..read more

If your home is sitting idle on the market and isn’t getting any offers, something could be wrong. While there are many reasons why this might be happening, here are 5 possible reasons for you to consider. This also might sound like a home seller’s nightmare, so we’ll provide some advice on how to remedy each situation as well.  Reason #1 – Unrealistic Pricing Even if you are in a “seller’s market,” that does not mean that you can list your home for any amount you want! Determining the best asking price is one of the most important aspects of selling a home. The solution: Work with your ..read more

We know there’s nothing more frustrating to home-buyers than having unanswered questions. Here at Theory, we want to prepare and inform our buyers! Buying a home is one of the largest investments a person can make. Before you can go through with purchasing a home, it requires lots of thought, research, and documentation. So, here are 5 questions you should ask before buying your home. Should I Talk With A Lender Before Looking At Homes? Yes, you should! Talking with a lender before looking at homes will help you understand exactly how much you can afford. There’s no reason to start looking at ..read more