The Home Buying Process – A Cheat Sheet
Buying a home isn’t just a great investment, it’s a milestone of the American Dream. The home-buying process can seem complicated not only to first-time buyers, but to seasoned homeowners as well. That’s why The Packer Group put together this handy cheat sheet for you – to break down the process step by to step […]
Home Staging Blog Q&A
What is Home Staging? Home Staging is a professional service which prepares homes for sale prior to being listed on the market. Staging is a marketing tool that homeowners utilize to sell their home more quickly and often for a higher price. It helps to create a warm, inviting and appealing space that immediately attracts […]
Why Working with a Realtor beats FSBO
Thinking about selling your home FSBO – For Sale By Owner? It can seem tempting – not paying Realtor fees – especially if you’re the type of person that likes to do things yourself. But like anything else, for every benefit, there is a cost. And when it comes to trying to FSBO your home, […]
Getting a Mortgage: A Beginner’s Guide
When it comes to buying a home, finding one you like is just the beginning. Did you know – getting started on your mortgage is actually the very first step in your home-buying process. Getting a mortgage can be a bit intimidating, especially if you haven’t done it before. Felling nervous because you’re not sure […]
The Packer Group Marketing: 360-degree solutions that get your home sold
Selling your home isn’t like selling an old bike – it requires expertise in marketing your home for sale. Sure, you can put up a “for sale” sign and an MLS listing, but unless you just get lucky, probably not a lot is going to happen … except sitting endlessly on the market. At The […]
10 Tips for Staging Your Home for Quick-Sale Success
Staging your home is an important part of selling your home quickly and for a higher price point. By “staging,” we mean setting up your home in a way that shows off its best features, minimizes its flaws, and generally makes it look as good as it possibly can – just like putting makeup on […]
Pricing Your Home – Just right, right on time
No matter what you’re selling – toothpaste, tomatoes, or townhomes – choosing the right price is key to getting your product off the shelves. Determining a home’s best asking price is more than just picking a number that sounds good. That’s why we have tried-and-true real estate pricing strategies designed to get our clients the […]
What is the real estate absorption rate and why do I care?
The real estate absorption rate is how fast homes for sale are being sold – or “absorbed” into the market. Here’s how the math works Absorption rate is calculated by dividing the number of homes sold each month by the total number of homes on the market. So, let’s say there are 1,000 homes on […]
Private: New Hope Family Fun Festival 2016
The Packer Group was once again proud to help sponsor and participate in the annual 2016 New Hope Family Fun Festival, benefiting the New Hope Center for Grief Support. This year, the festival took place at Maybury Farm, which is located right next to Maybury State Park. There were hayrides for the kids (and adults […]
7 Steps to Selling a Home – A Cheat Sheet
Getting ready to sell your home? Whether you’re trading up, downsizing, moving away, or just cashing out on your investment – selling your home is an exciting time. Selling your home can be a bit stressful as well. You have a lot to do to get your home ready, get it on the market, and […]