Tips & Tidbits

Buying a Home or Condo in Ocean City, Maryland-Is the Title Clear?

February 22, 2012 by Monica McNamara · Leave a Comment 

Buying an Ocean City home or condo is both exciting and demanding. Buying real estate is not like any other purchase. One very important aspect to consider is that there may have been a long line of past owners, many of whom could still retain some legal hold on the property – or claims on [...]

Ocean City Real Estate Tips-The Offer To Buy Your Home or Condo

February 14, 2012 by Monica McNamara · Leave a Comment 

You are selling your Ocean City home or condo.  A prospective buyer inspects it, likes it, and decides to make an offer. You can depend on human nature. He will try to have you accept an offer lower than your asking price. This is a time to calm down and evaluate the offer. Now what? [...]

Ocean City, MD Real Estate Talk- Why a Home Doesn’t Sell

January 31, 2012 by Monica McNamara · Leave a Comment 

In the real estate business it’s called a “White Elephant:” An excellent house for sale which just sits and sits.  Often you can recognize it by the tall grass and weeds overrunning in the front yard, an occasional broken window here and there… The cause of this blight is almost always the same – overpricing. [...]

When Showing The Inside-First Impressions When Selling Your Home

January 17, 2012 by Monica McNamara · Leave a Comment 

When you are showing the inside of your home to a prospective buyer, remember that first impressions are lasting and have an important effect on a potential sale.  It sends a clear message to potential buyers.  A clean, well-kept home shows a home that has had good care and has been propertly maintained.  Put yourself [...]