5 Questions Every Seller Should Ask Before Hiring an Agent

What questions should you ask an agent to find out whether they're the right agent for you?   If you're looking to sell your home this year, the question of whether to work with a real estate agent has probably crossed your mind. And if you've looked up agents in your area, the thought of narrowing

What Home Buyers Are Paying More For in 2026

Let's talk about what buyers are paying more for right now.   Zillow's latest data shows certain features can push a home's sale price up by as much as 5.4%, or about $19,500 on a typical home.   And it's not just size or location driving that.   Buyers are putting more money behind homes that feel

Buyer Priorities Have Changed After 20 Years of Listings. Here's What They Want Now.

If you're thinking of selling in 2026, you might think bigger rooms, formal spaces, and neutral paint colors equal higher value.   But today's buyers aren't shopping that way anymore, and new Zillow data backs that up.   After reviewing 20 years of for-sale listings, Zillow found buyers now care mor

Best Home Improvements for Resale Value in 2026

When you sell your home, every dollar you spend before listing should have one job: come back to you in the form of a higher sale price.   The challenge for most homeowners isn't deciding whether to update their home. It's figuring out where those prep dollars will work hardest. Some projects bring