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Category: Seller Resources

    Decluttering & Downsizing

    By Admin | March 25, 2025

    Ready to simplify your life? Heidi Knapp from Jane Fischer and Associates shares valuable strategies for decluttering and downsizing your home. Learn how to streamline your belongings, create a more manageable living space, and prepare for your next chapter. This video covers practical tips, organization techniques, and expert advice to make the process less overwhelming. Read More

    Getting your home ready to sell

    By Admin | March 10, 2022

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    The Benefits of Working with a Real Estate Professional to Sell your Home

    By Jane Fischer | July 1, 2021

    When it comes to selling your house, your time is money! If you decide to try to do it all on your own, here is what you will be responsible for. Read More

    To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell Your Mason City Iowa Home

    By Jane Fischer | May 11, 2021

    When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to do some home renovation to make it more appealing to buyers. Here are some tips to help you decide to renovate or not before you list your Mason City Iowa home for sale. Read More

    Why Iowa is Top of the List for Retirement States!

    By Jane Fischer | March 11, 2021

    Why Iowa is Top of the List for Retirement States! Read More

    Should I For Sale By Owner My Mason City IA Home?

    By Jane Fischer | February 18, 2021

    We get it! Interest rates are low. The market is hot and even though we are in a pandemic, buyers are coming out of the woodwork! Who needs a Realtor to sell a home in this kind of market? Let’s save the commission and sell ourselves. Put the FSBO sign in the yard and we’re... Read More

    How to Survive Buying and Selling a House at the Same Time

    By Jane Fischer | January 27, 2021

    When you want to buy a new home and sell your old one at the same time, success can come down to timing and a little luck. In a perfect world, you could have a buyer agree to purchase your house the minute you buy your next home. Odds are, you will end up with... Read More

    Do I Need a Realtor When Buying or Selling a House?

    By Jane Fischer | January 8, 2021

    With the internet making information about buying and selling homes so readily available, some may wonder if they need to hire a Realtor. The resounding answer to that is YES!  And here are the TOP 10 reasons why: Education & Experience There is ample information on the internet about diseases and medications too, but I... Read More

    Sell Your Ho-Ho-Home During the Holidays (and Reap the Benefits!)

    By Jane Fischer | December 10, 2020

    With interest rates at an historic low, many buyers are motivated to find a house to buy NOW so they can save money over the long term. The idea of putting your home on the market during the holiday season may seem overwhelming at first, but motivated buyers are just one reason to consider doing... Read More

    Prepare Yourself for the Unexpected Costs of Selling Your Home

    By Jane Fischer | November 20, 2020

    When you are putting your house on the market, your goal is to MAKE money, not spend it.  But there are costs involved when selling a home that you might not anticipate. Do not let yourself be blindsided by these UNEXPECTED EXPENSES: Utilities: Keeping your utilities running until closing is a good idea. Not only... Read More