Sellers

Sellers have unique needs. They take a place that has been their home for sometimes decades, a place full of memories and history, and open it up for other people to critique. This can be a scary step as sellers have to put their life on hold while they keep a spotless house, running out of the house for showings, and waiting with baited breath for feedback that may or may not come. This part of thehousekat.com website will be focused on tips and issues associated with the selling of a home.

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As always, I am available at 406-270-3667 or at kat@thehousekat.com for additional questions or feedback.

What else are you hiding?

October 25, 2013 By Kat Palmiotti

What else are you hiding? I was out with clients one day, looking at a handful of homes to see if that was the day we would find the right home for them. We walked into the second or third home of the morning, and one of the first things we saw were the beautiful hardwood floors. So far, so ... » Learn More about What else are you hiding?

Are closing costs dropping?

September 2, 2015 By Kat Palmiotti

Are closing costs dropping? This past Sunday, there was an article in our Sunday paper which was entitled "As closing costs drop, you'd better shop around." It was written by Bankrate.com, and it basically stated the cost a borrower needs in order to close has dropped by 7% in 2015 over 2014. ... » Learn More about Are closing costs dropping?

Info for Sellers: Availability

December 10, 2013 By Kat Palmiotti

Info for Sellers: Availability Billy Buyer is serious about buying a new home. After years of saving, he has the money he needs, he’s received his mortgage approval. He's also decided what kind of home he wants and where he wants it, and he’s ready to go. Billy is currently renting a home. His ... » Learn More about Info for Sellers: Availability

Info for Sellers: Pricing

December 15, 2013 By Kat Palmiotti

Info for Sellers: Pricing Billy Buyer is looking for a new home. He has been pre-approved for a $360K purchase. He has already expressed his desire to not even look at anything above his affordability level. Therefore, we've added just a bit of room to the price to allow for negotiating. We will ... » Learn More about Info for Sellers: Pricing

Why didn’t my Monroe, NY house sell?

October 7, 2015 By Kat Palmiotti

Why didn't my Monroe, NY house sell Dear Potential Seller: I noticed your home was on the market and has now expired without a successful sale. Almost twice as many Monroe NY homes sold this September compared to the same time period in 2014. Why wasn't your home included as one of the ... » Learn More about Why didn’t my Monroe, NY house sell?