Happy first day of Spring and the official start to the busiest real estate season!

Posted by Annalisa Burgos | March 20, 2009

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Happy first day of Spring! In celebration of the traditional kickoff to the busiest season for real estate (and this one will definitely be busy, what with interest rates as low as 4.3 percent!), FrontDoor.com is bringing you helpful tips to make the most of your homebuying and selling experience.

Sellers, we know this may be a challenging market, but the good news is that you have the potential to showcase your home to a large number of buyers who are out in force trying to take advantage of low interest rates. If your home is in great shape and priced competitively, you’ll have every buyer’s attention. You may even spark a bidding war. Get your home ready with our Staging Tips for Spring and be sure to visit FrontDoor’s Home Selling Guide for more tips and advice on selling in a buyer’s market.

Buyers, you’re in a wonderful position! There are great deals out there. But before you start looking for houses, call at least three lenders, compare rates and terms, and get a preapproval. It’ll help you determine how much house you can afford. Check out our Home Finance Guide for more tips and advice on shopping for a loan.

If you’ve never owned a home, check out FrontDoor’s First Time Homebuyer’s Guide. We’ve broken down the entire process in simple terms, complete with checklists and worksheets, so you’ll know exactly to expect. Did you know there are cities suited for first time homebuyers?

And buyers and sellers, consider going green in honor of spring. FrontDoor’s Green Real Estate Guide is chocked full of information on how to make affordable green updates and how to find a “green” home.

Happy house hunting and selling!

1 Comment

Miami Beach Homes

March 25th, 2009 at 3:36 pm

Happy spring to you as well. Your blog is the third or so to mention a generous boost in buying activity and your green guide is very informative, thanks.