Getting Prepared for a Fall Move
The fall season is one of our busiest times of year. We have many people who like moving this time of year as the summer heat fades and the holiday rush approaches. Autumn is an ideal time for a real estate move—whether you’re buying, selling, or both. Moving during the fall season offers unique advantages, […]
Planning a Move with Your Family
Moving can be an overwhelming experience, especially when it involves navigating both a home sale and a home purchase. It gets even more complicated when children and other relatives are involved. It’s important to do everything you can to make the transition as smooth as possible for everyone involved. It can be a very emotional […]
Real Talk About Our Big Career Move
We made a major move earlier this year—one that would have a significant impact on The Cyr Team and our real estate clients. It wasn’t an easy decision, but we decided to change brokerages and join Real Broker. Now that it’s been almost six months into this new partnership, we wanted to share some reflections […]
Home Buyers and Sellers: NAR Settlement FAQs, Part 2
If you’ve been following The Cyr Team Blog, you may have seen our most recent article (read here) answering some frequently asked questions about the recent National Association of Realtors® (NAR) settlement. The ways real estate commissions are split and paid for listing agents and buyer’s agents could be changing significantly. As a home buyer […]
Home Buyers and Sellers: NAR Settlement FAQs, Part 1
The real estate industry is an ever-changing landscape. Some big changes are on the horizon as a result of a major settlement between the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and the Department of Justice. It will impact several key aspects of our business. However, the issue that affects home buyers and sellers the most will […]
Who is Truly the #1 Real Estate Agent in Your Area?
You see the yard signs, bus benches and billboards all over town. You run a Google search for the “best real estate agent” in your area and several names pop up first on the list. Somehow, almost every one of them is claiming to be the “#1 Agent.” They all boast about having the most […]
Home Seller Pre-Inspection – Is It Worth It?
Most homeowners know about home inspections, as they likely went through the process when buying the house. It is an important step in any real estate transaction to help protect the buyer and their lender. It provides useful information about the true condition of the property to help avoid any major surprises after the buyer […]
Navigating the Emotional Journey: How to Help Your Aging Parents Embrace Change
Lately, we’ve been consulting with more and more people who are faced with a tough situation. They are tasked with the responsibility of moving an elderly parent out of a family house and into a more suitable living situation. They have to determine what to do with the property, all while making difficult financial, practical […]
What You Need to Know About Home Appraisals
Home appraisals are an important part of the real estate sales process when a mortgage loan is required for the transaction. Their purpose is often misunderstood by home buyers and sellers, and it can sometimes provide unexpected complications when the numbers don’t match up. Appraisals are meant to protect the lender, but can also provide […]
Changing with the Times: Technology and Real Estate
We’ve been real estate professionals for a long time. We’ve been proud to help over 300 families make successful moves. The industry has changed dramatically over the past few years. Technology continues to evolve, and our business may experience more change in the next five years than in the past 30. We know that as […]