Blog Archives: February 2018

Seller Question #2: How Do I Unlock My Home's Maximum Value - Without Losing My Mind Or Living In A Museum?!

February 22, 2018
Mark Barber & Jason Noriega HOSV Team
This is Silicon Valley – and you have no doubt been amazed at the prices that homes sell for every day and in what condition. In fact, it might even make you tempted to do (or not do!) some pretty crazy things when listing your home (iPhone photos, toilet seats up.. we could go on!).  Even the most motivated sellers have been admittedly guilty of thinking they don’t even have to ‘try’. But is minimal effort really going to maximize your ROI? We all know the answer to that. On the flip side, you also don’t need to drive yourself crazy with ...

Seller Question 1: What’s The REAL Bottom Line From The Sale Of My Home…?

February 15, 2018
Mark Barber & Jason Noriega HOSV Team
The Super Bowl doesn’t just mark the end of football season – it marks the beginning of selling season! And if you are like most of our potential sellers – you want to know ONE thing: what is the bottom line? There are a ton of figures involved in a transaction – potential home improvement costs, title fees, transfer taxes, but the one number that matters most to everyone is what they are going to walk away with. After all, how can you plan your next step if you don’t know what you are bringing from your last one? Whether moving up, ...