by Susanne Novak | Aug 9, 2021 | Buyer Tips
Many buyers see new construction as their only option to avoid bidding wars in today’s competitive sellers’ market. However, building new is becoming increasingly expensive, and you may have to wait 12 months before you can move in. Should you consider new...
by Susanne Novak | May 10, 2021 | Seller Tips
As the housing market is booming, I’ve noticed a troubling trend: some real estate agents do not deliver the customer experience you deserve. They are cutting corners, don’t protect their clients, and simply get lazy. This concerns me as it puts a bad...
by Susanne Novak | Apr 9, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Covid
Central Ohio is experiencing an extreme housing shortage. Here’s a report from the trenches: Text from one of my agents: “26 showing requests since I put the new listing on the MLS an hour ago”. “More than 60 showing requests after a Coming...
by Susanne Novak | Aug 31, 2020 | Buyer Tips, Covid
Last Sunday, I visited an Epcon Model Home with one of my clients. When we were finished with the “dog-and-pony” show the sales rep said: “Don’t wait too long. Our base price will go up by $10,000 tomorrow.” That’s not the first...
by Susanne Novak | Aug 10, 2020 | Buyer Tips
Nothing says FREEDOM more than sitting on your porch and looking at your own piece of land out in the country. No neighbors peeking in your windows, no traffic jams in front of your house, and no noise from cars and trucks. That came to my mind when we were riding our...