Top 5 Reasons You Should NOT FSBO

Rising home prices coupled with a lack of inventory in today’s market may cause some homeowners to consider selling their home on their own (known in the industry as a For Sale By Owner). However, a FSBO might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers.

The top 5 reasons are listed below:

1. Online Strategy for Prospective Purchasers

Recent studies have shown that 95% of buyers search online for a home. In comparison, only 13% use print newspaper ads. Most real estate agents have an Internet strategy to promote the sale of your home. Do you?

2. Results Come from the Internet

Where did buyers find the home they actually purchased?

• 50% on the Internet
• 7% from a yard sign
• 28%…

The #1 Reason to List Your House in the Winter

Many sellers believe spring is the best time to put their homes on the market because buyer demand traditionally increases at that time of year. What they don’t realize is if every homeowner believes the same thing, then that’s when they’ll have the most competition.

So, what’s the #1 reason to list your house in the winter? Less competition.

Housing supply traditionally shrinks at this time of year, so the choices buyers have will be limited. The chart below was created using the months supply of listings from the National Association of Realtors.As you can see, the ‘sweet spot’ to list your house for the most exposure naturally occurs in the late fall and winter months (November – January). …

Join Hartsock in sharing the joy of giving this Christmas through

Operation: Christmas Child

Watch the faces of kids experiencing Christmas through opening their shoebox!

Last year Hartsock sent out over 100 boxes to boys and girls around the world who haven't experienced the joy of opening a present on Christmas. This year we are looking to surpass last year's goal by packing 150 boxes! But we need your help! 

How your donations will help:

You can give any amount but if you don't know where to start here are some ideas:

1. $45- pays for shipping for 5 boxes.
2. $75- pays for 50 empty plastic boxes.
3. $100- helps cover 1 item to go in 75 boxes for the boys or girls.
4. $250- covers 5 complete boxes for a little boy or…