Cathy Johnson

3 Reasons You’ll Need an Agent When Selling Your Off-Grid Home

Selling a home can be an unfamiliar process for most homeowners. Nevertheless, a lot of homeowners with no experience at all decide that they will take on the challenge of selling their home on their own without the help of a real estate agent. While this may work out just fine for some sellers, it is always best to seek a real estate agent if you are planning to sell an unconventional home. Read More 

6 Little-Known Questions To Ask When Buying A Ranch Property

Buying vacant land may seem like a fairly straightforward process, but in many cases, it is more complicated than buying an upscale home in a subdivision known for having a strict homeowner's association. There are many unknowns and it is the job of both your buyer's agent and yourself to perform your due diligence before making an offer.  1. Future Development: Do not just assume that because you are out in the middle of nowhere that there will not be future development infringing on your enjoyment of your ranch property. Read More 

3 Ways To Maximize Savings On Your House Purchase

Buying a home is a process that you will benefit from thinking about extensively so that you make the right decision for your situation. For instance, you may decide that you want to maximize savings when buying a home, which means you must have certain priorities while shopping. Neighborhood Inspecting each neighborhood closely is worth doing because you can learn a lot about the average house prices in the area. Some of the things that impact the housing prices include crime rates, land desirability, and schools. Read More 

Different Ways Real Estate Agents Can Make Your Home’s Listing Stand Out

In this day and age, real estate agents are getting more creative with new and innovative ways to market your home for sale. When they create a real estate listing, many of them are doing more than simply ensuring all the details of the house are available to prospective clients, they are really showcasing the home and highlighting details important to buyers. Here are a few different ways that your real estate agent can make your home's listing stand out from the crowd. Read More 

The Thorough Walkthrough: How To Be A Homebuyer With Eyes Wide Open

Among the many residential houses that get listed for sale every year, there are some that are going to be pretty much perfect. These homes will have few flaws, need little-to-no work, and will pretty much be just what you expect. However, as a homebuyer, it is wise if you never walk into a prospective home expecting that it is just as perfect as it looks on the surface. Being a homebuyer with eyes wide open means you are a buyer that knows how to do a thorough walkthrough so you know exactly what you are making an offer for. Read More