Patrick McCarthy Real Estate Blog – Home Selling Category

Finding the perfect home is exciting and causes some to rush into high-dollar financial commitments before thinking about the consequences.

Deciding the best list price is a vital part of selling a home; you don't want to leave money on the table, nor do you want a stale listing.

If you’re familiar with the in’s and out’s of the Internet, then you are likely well aware that a website that brings in a lot of traffic will oftentimes make more sales than sites that don’t stand out. The same can hold true if you have a home for sale. Simply by virtue of the [...]

While many people opt to forgo the "cost" of a real estate agent's commission, the reality is that having an agent who is working for you can oftentimes mean the difference between finding the right buyer quickly, or having to "carry" an empty house for a much longer period of time. There are a number [...]

If you're thinking about making a move, and you own a home that you'll be putting on the market, then one of the very first items that has likely popped into your mind is setting the price for your present residence. This, in turn, can have a big impact in terms of the down payment [...]

If you have been considering putting your home on the market, then it is likely that you will want it to show in the very best light possible. And in doing so, it could be beneficial to "stage" your home. What exactly is home staging? Staging entails filling your home with nice looking furniture, as [...]