When you're preparing your home for sale, don't forget to consider staging. Remember, a well-staged home not only attracts buyers but also allows them to emotionally connect with the property, increasing your chances of a successful and timely sale. When it comes to selling your home, staging plays a crucial role in attracting potential buyers and securing a successful sale. While most homeowners...
Buying or selling your next home is a big financial and emotional commitment. That's why it's so important to have an agent in your corner, helping you along the way. Theoretically, you could buy or sell a home without an agent. But we don’t recommend it. Realtors have the expertise to help you prepare a killer deal. All while avoiding delays or costly mistakes that can seriously mess you up....
6 quick curb appeal improvements that will help you sell your home Whether they’re browsing Trulia or driving by new listings, potential buyers care a lot about first impressions. And your home’s curb appeal is one detail that will either pique buyers’ interest or send them running in the opposite direction. “Your home’s curb appeal sends a very clear message to buyers about the quality of your...
We’ve spent more time at home over the past year than ever before, so it’s no surprise that we’ve started expecting our homes to be smarter. In fact, a recent survey conducted by Realtor.com and YouGov found that a large share of consumers would be willing to pay more for a home that features smart devices or systems. From smart home features focused on energy efficiency and security to...
If you’ve been paying even the slightest bit of attention to Richmond’s real estate market over the last year, then you know: It is a red-hot seller’s market. One of the hottest in the country, in fact. The number of houses available is historically low, meaning sellers are cashing in big-time with multiple offers — often far above their initial asking prices. So why is real estate inventory so...
We’ve already talked about navigating the multiple offer process as a buyer — a situation that many of our clients are finding themselves in lately. But what if you’re selling your Richmond home? How do you sift through multiple offers to decide on the best one for you? To find out, we chatted with Ruckart Real Estate Listing Manager Erin King about how sellers can make the best decision when...
After months of living through the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are rethinking what we want out of our homes. Some are choosing to take advantage of historically low interest rates and upgrade to a larger, more expensive home. Others are being inspired to move into a smaller, less expensive home. Those who are opting to downsize their Richmond homes are often coming out ahead financially. Whether...
When you work with Ruckart Real Estate to sell your home, you’re working with a proven game plan that our team has developed from years of experience. This three-part home selling strategy starts with getting your home primped and ready for its moment in the spotlight. We like to call this step “winning the beauty contest.” First impressions are everything in real estate. That’s why we believe...
By Tommy Waterworth There’s still a lot of uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, but we’ve come to find a number of facts about the real estate market during the pandemic. Honestly, the results make sense although the overall outcome sounds surprising. In short, the real estate market is white-hot for sellers and for buyers despite the effects of COVID-19. Interest rates are at historic all-time...
When it comes to selling a house in Richmond, first impressions are crucial — and staging your home is one of the best ways to make it stand out from other active listings from the first moment potential buyers lay eyes on it. Whether starting from scratch with a vacant house or refining what you already have, staging can help buyers visualize themselves in a home. More importantly, we’ve found that...