Rilian Ball

First Capital Group

  • Home
  • About
  • Main Website
  • Get a Quote
  • Apply
  • Contact

5 Tips for Crafting a Counter-offer That Doesn’t Scare Away a Potential Home Buyer

March 29, 2023 by Rilian Ball

If you've recently put your home up for sale, one of the most exciting parts of the selling process is getting an offer. However, all is not said and done once you've received an offer, as you'll probably want to negotiate a better price. If you're wondering how you can counter without losing a potential buyer, here are some tips when the time comes to negotiate. Lower Your Price (A Little) As a seller, it's important to believe in the price you've put your home on the market for, but lowering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Negotiations, Selling a Home

Luxury Selling: How to Qualify Potential Buyers to Ensure They Can Afford Your Home

November 2, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Luxury estates can be a challenge to sell. The more expensive a home is, the less potential buyers there are. The biggest hassle is going through the process with people who can't actually afford the home, only to have it fall apart at the last minute. Here are some ways to make sure the property is only being viewed by qualified buyers. Only Accept Offers From Buyers Who Are Pre-Qualified From A Lender One of the only ways to guarantee a buyer will be able to afford a luxury home is to let the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Real Estate Tips, Selling a Home

Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal and Get a Quick Sale with These 3 Tips

July 15, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Curb appeal is important in the home sales process, and this is because it will impact the overall first impression that potential home buyers have about the property. Some homeowners can easily spend a small fortune and a considerable amount of time improving curb appeal, but others may be looking for faster and easier results. The good news is that boosting curb appeal is easy and affordable to do when these three tips are followed. Spruce Up The Front Door The front door and patio area are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Selling a Home, Staging

Let’s Talk Hardwood: Why Converting Your Home to Hardwood Flooring Will Boost Its Value

July 7, 2021 by Rilian Ball

When a homeowner makes the decision to upgrade flooring in one area of the home or throughout the entire space, there are numerous materials that may be considered. While each material option has its unique benefits and advantages, many are drawn to hardwood flooring as an option. This is a material that has the potential to boost home value, and a closer look at its benefits will reveal why this is the case. A Durable, Long-Lasting Material With many flooring options, homeowners understand that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Selling a Home, Upgrades and Renovations

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 9
  • Next Page »

Rilian BallFirst Capital Logo

Rilian Ball


Branch Manager

NMLS # 202687

Call: (559) 697-5322
info@firstcg.com

Browse Articles by Category

Get in Touch!

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Search this website

Recent Articles

  • Explaining Mortgage Options for Self-Employed Borrowers with Irregular Income
  • The Impact of Rental Income on Mortgage Qualification
  • The Impact of Homeowners Associations (HOAs) on Mortgage Approval
  • The Benefits of Online Mortgage Calculators for Borrowers

Rilian Ball
NMLS # 202687

Company NMLS: 35960
www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org

Equal Housing Opportunity

Loan Options

  • Fixed Rate Mortgages
  • FHA Home Loan
  • VA Home Loan
  • Jumbo Home Loan
  • USDA Home Loan

Copyright © 2025 · Powered by MySMARTblog

Copyright © 2025 · Genesis Sample Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in