Blog Archives: July 2016

Let’s face it…on the surface it may feel like every home is marketed exactly the same. When you imagine listing your home, you probably picture it on the MLS, Zillow, RedFin, Trulia and Realtor.com. You know there will be professional photos involved and probably a pretty nice flyer to go along with it. Virtual tours, open houses, neighborhood previews…you know the drill. But dive beneath the surface and consider what other possibilities exist. If you really want the best return on your investment, you don’t want your home to be marketed ...

We have talked a great deal about seller successes this summer (and celebrated some great wins!), but we all know that there are two sides to every story. Today’s blog is dedicated to the other featured role in every transaction – the buyer. Silicon Valley buyers have to be fully financially equipped and emotionally prepared for not only making the largest investment of their lives, but for doing so in one of the nation’s most competitive markets. Here are three tips from our team here at Homes of Silicon Valley; feel free to share with ...

The convenience of having online information at your fingertips is truly a bittersweet phenomenon; you can literally find an answer to everything you ‘need’ to know online…but how do you know that those answers are accurate? Even with the best intentions, web-based resources can mislead hopeful knowledge-seekers; we see this happen every day when it comes to homeowners utilizing online home valuation tools. There is nothing more exciting than popping your address into a well-known real estate marketplace and getting a value on the spot. But ...

We all know what they say about first impressions…right? Well, when it comes to selling your home, that ‘love at first sight’ may also determine if that buyer is ready to put in the fight. Just because inventory is low does not mean that sellers don’t have to try. Setting the stage for success is about attracting dedicated and seriously ‘smitten’ buyers. A home that appears well-maintained, meticulously cared for and truly appreciated is much more likely to attract the same. In other words, a little curb appeal goes a long way to maintaining ...