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New Castle County DE Real Estate Market Watch For October 2016

by Tucker Robbins

New Castle County DE listings decreased 4.76% in October 2016 with 38 fewer homes being listed. The average sales price increased 4.94% to $252,037, and market times decreased by 1 day.

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New Castle County DE Real Estate Market Watch for August 2016

by Tucker Robbins

NEW CASTLE MARKET WATCH FOR AUGUST 2016

New Castle County DE listings increased 1.79% in August 2016 with 196 less homes. The average sales price climbed 6.51% to $257,725, while market times dropped by 3 days.

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Ins and Outs of Home Inspections

by Tucker Robbins

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Whether you are selling your home or you are looking to buy a home, there are a few things that you need to know to help your home inspection go as well as it possibly can.  Home buyers need to know that the house they are buying is in good shape and home sellers need to be on the up and up when selling their home. When it comes to home inspections there are a few tips that can help the inspection go smoothly and the process be as stress free as possible. 

  • If you are selling your home and you have a home inspection on the schedule, do your part to make it easy on the inspector by getting your pets out of the house while he or she is doing the inspection.  Your home inspector may love and adore animals as much as you do but your pets being under their feet during the inspection will not make the job any easier. 
  • During a home inspection, typically the potential buyers are inside alone with the inspector and they may want to look around to take one last look at things before making a final decision.  If you want to make a good impression on those potential buyers, you may want to clean up the clutter you have left laying around.  Believe it or not clutter can cause a potential home buyer to walk away without making an offer.
  • As a home buyer don’t freak out if the home inspector comes up with a list of things that need to be taken care of in the house.  You need to realize that most houses have some sort of upkeep or maintenance that needs to be taken care of and that inspector’s are known for being nitpicky.   Realize too that most everything can be fixed.  Even the dreaded mold and radon.  Realize as well that home inspectors cannot predict the future and won’t be able to tell you how long something will last; they will just be able to tell you that it needs attention. 

Hopefully these tips will help you out the next time you have a home inspector coming to your home, whether you are selling or buying.  Remember that the home inspector is there to help you not to harm you or to ruin your dreams.


Courtesy of New Castle County Real Estate Expert Tucker Robbins.

New Castle County Real Estate Market Watch for October 2015

by Tucker Robbins

The New Castle County Real Estate Market report shows home sales are trending upward with 502 homes sold in October 2015 compared to 487 in October 2014. However, the average sales price dropped 1.91% in October to $238,478 from $243,113 in October 2014.

Courtesy of New Castle County Realtor Tucker Robbins.

New Castle County DE Real Estate Market Watch for September 2015

by Tucker Robbins

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Courtesy of New Castle County DE Realtor Tucker Robbins.

New Castle County Real Estate Market Watch for April 2015

by Tucker Robbins

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Curious about your home's current value? Get an instant market valuation here!

Information courtesy of New Castle County Realtor Tucker Robbins.

New Castle County Real Estate Market Watch for March 2015

by Tucker Robbins

The New Castle County real estate market was HOT in March 2015 with sales and home prices increases in the double digits. Here's the detailed info...


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Information courtesy of  New Castle County Realtor Tucker Robbins, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.

New Castle County Real Estate Market Watch for February 2015

by Tucker Robbins

New listings in New Castle County increased 6.36% in February compared to February 2014. The average sales price increased 7.30% compared to Feb 2014 and homes were on the market an average of 82 days.

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Information courtesy of New Castle County Realtor Tucker Robbins, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.

How To Find The Best Real Estate Agent for Your Needs

by Tucker Robbins

Buying or selling real estate is a complex procedure, so it’s important to select a competent, honest agent who will skillfully represent your best interests throughout the entire process.  As you begin your search for property or for a handshakenew owner of your home, keep your eyes and ears open.  Notice the names on real estate signs in your neighborhood, ask friends and relatives for referrals, attend open houses in your target area to meet the agent on duty, and check the real estate section of your community newspaper,

Once you have compiled a list of names, you will next want to determine if the person is a Realtor, agent, or broker.  A Realtor is someone who is licensed by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), is bound by a Code of Ethics, and has access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). 

As you prepare to interview the New Castle County real estate agents on your list, be sure to discuss the following topics:

  • The price range of most of their transactions.  Some agents specialize in high-end properties and won't give their best effort on properties under a set value. If they usually deal in fixer-uppers, they may not have the experience to navigate "Millionaire's Row".
     
  • Their familiarity with and experience in your target area.  If you're buying, a Realtor should be able to provide you with information on the community, the schools, taxes, traffic, nearby amenities .and other facts. If you're selling, you want your agent to be able to talk to prospective buyers about these details.
     
  • The amount of time they can give you—and availability to meet at your convenience.  If you need someone on weekday evenings or can meet only in the morning, will the agent be able to accommodate you?
     
  • What services can you expect from them? In addition to helping you buy or sell real estate, interviewing potential clients, previewing and showing property, discussing sales conditions, drawing up and presenting offers, holding open houses, and writing contracts—all the while meeting deadlines and hand-holding when necessary—you should also expect your agent to be current on marketing strategies, federal/state programs, and area real estate trends and comps.
     
  • References from previous clients.  Listen to what their past customers have to say. Google their names, too, and check the state for any licensing or disciplinary information.

Information courtesy of New Castle County Real Estate Expert Tucker Robbins.

New Castle Real Estate Market Trends for December 2014

by Tucker Robbins

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Curious about your home's current value? Get an instant market valuation here!

Information courtesy of Wilmington Realtor Tucker Robbins.

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Tucker Robbins
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
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Wilmington DE 19807
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