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Notes on the local market

2026-10-28 · 2 min read

What Does a Buyer's Agent Actually Do, and How Does the Agent Get Paid?

A buyer's agent works for you through the whole purchase, and the pay is written down before you ever walk into a home. If you're wary of agents, that's a fair place to start, so let me lay it out.

2026-10-27 · 3 min read

Is It Okay to Go to Open Houses Before I Have an Agent?

Yes. Open houses are made for that, and nobody will ask you to prove you're ready to buy. Going early is one of the cheapest ways to learn what a home really feels like.

2026-10-26 · 3 min read

How Do I Choose a Neighborhood Without Just Guessing?

Compare the places on facts you can check, then visit each one at different times of day. A neighborhood that looks great on a Saturday can feel very different at 7:30 on a Tuesday morning.

2026-10-07 · 2 min read

Do I Need to Move Out While My Home Is for Sale?

No. You don't have to move out to sell your home in Greenfield.

2026-10-06 · 4 min read

How Long Will It Take to Sell Your New Berlin Home?

When selling a home, there are several factors to take into consideration before listing it on the market. Maybe you need to sell your New Berlin home in a couple of weeks and are buying another home, or you want to downsize and are relocating.

2026-10-03 · 3 min read

How Much Will It Actually Cost Me to Sell My Home in Franklin WI?

I frequently meet with Franklin real estate homeowners interested in selling their home and often they begin by asking, “Rich, how much will I get from selling my home?”

2026-10-01 · 3 min read

What Happens If My West Allis Home Doesn't Sell?

“Will my house sell if I put it on the market?”

2026-09-30 · 3 min read

Should You Sell Your Greenfield Home Now, or Wait Until Spring?

Many Greenfield homeowners have been wondering whether to list their homes for sale in the fall or wait until the spring.

2026-09-29 · 4 min read

Should You Put Your Cluttered New Berlin House On The Market?

The struggle to declutter a home prior to putting it on the market is one that many New Berlin homeowners can relate to.

2026-09-24 · 4 min read

How Much Is Your Greenfield Home Worth?

We receive many inquiries from homeowners throughout Greenfield who are contemplating placing their home on the market. The primary question most homeowners have is:

2026-09-23 · 4 min read

Can I Sell My Home in Franklin and Buy Another Home at the Same Time?

Selling your Franklin home and buying another home at the same time. Yes, many homeowners have been in your situation and were happy to find that they were able to complete both transactions.

2026-09-17 · 4 min read

How Much Equity Does Your New Berlin Home Really Have?

Many homeowners understand that as the value of their home increases, so does their equity.

2026-09-16 · 3 min read

I Have a 3% Mortgage on My Franklin Home. Does Moving Still Make Sense?

I hear this one a lot.

2026-09-15 · 3 min read

If I Sell My New Berlin Home… Where Am I Going to Go?

One of the biggest reasons homeowners hesitate to sell has nothing to do with whether they can find a buyer.

2026-09-14 · 4 min read

Why Am I Even Thinking About Moving? What Greenfield Homeowners Should Consider Before Selling!

Most homes are sold before a FOR SALE sign is put in the yard. Most Greenfield homes are sold after months of deliberating whether to list a home that a homeowner has thought about selling for many months.