https://blog.amandahoward.com We’ll guide you through all your options for selling your Huntsville home and provide insights into our local market so you can make the best decision for your move. en info@amandahoward.com Tue, 26 May 2026 20:53:48 +0000 Founder | CEO at Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty Business info@amandahoward.com Founder | CEO at Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty Founder | CEO at Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty false We’ll guide you through all your options for selling your Huntsville home and provide insights into our local market so you can make the best decision for your move. We’ll guide you through all your options for selling your Huntsville home and provide insights into our local market so you can make the best decision for your move. https://blog.amandahoward.com/what-home-upgrades-actually-add-value-in-2026.html Real Estate info@amandahoward.com Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://storage.googleapis.com/podcast-shows/Amanda%20Howard/What%20Home%20Upgrades%20Actually%20Add%20Value%20in%202026_.mp4 Thinking about upgrading your home before you sell this spring? Some projects can double your money while others barely return 40 cents on the dollar. In this video, we break down which improvements actually add value in 2026 and the costly mistakes that turn buyers off before they even walk through the door. Watch our video to see where your renovation budget will go the furthest. false Some projects return 268% while others barely return 36%. Here's where Huntsville homeowners should spend before listing. Founder | CEO at Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty Some projects return 268% while others barely return 36%. Here's where Huntsville homeowners should spend before listing. https://blog.amandahoward.com/4-ways-to-handle-a-lowball-offer-without-losing-the-deal.html info@amandahoward.com Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://storage.googleapis.com/podcast-shows/Amanda%20Howard/4%20Ways%20to%20Handle%20a%20Lowball%20Offer%20Without%20Losing%20the%20Deal.mp4 Have you ever received an offer on your home that made you wonder if the buyer was even serious? Lowball offers are one of the most frustrating parts of selling, but how you respond can be the difference between losing the deal and negotiating it into something that works. In this video, we walk through four strategies for turning a low offer into a real conversation that protects your position and keeps the deal alive. Watch our video to see how to stay in control of the negotiation from start to finish. false Lowball offers are frustrating, but they're part of the process. Here are four ways Huntsville sellers can respond strategically and protect their position. Founder | CEO at Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty Lowball offers are frustrating, but they're part of the process. Here are four ways Huntsville sellers can respond strategically and protect their position. https://blog.amandahoward.com/why-home-sales-fall-apart-after-going-under-contract.html Real Estate info@amandahoward.com Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://storage.googleapis.com/podcast-shows/Amanda%20Howard/Why%20Home%20Sales%20Fall%20Apart%20After%20Going%20Under%20Contract.mp4 You get the call every seller is waiting for: we have an offer. But here's what most people don't realize. The deal isn't done until the keys are handed over, and nearly 1 in 4 deals falls apart after going under contract. In this video, we walk through the five most common reasons home sales fall apart, from inspection surprises and appraisal gaps to financing issues and buyer hesitation, and share a real story of how we helped a seller recover after a deal collapsed and successfully close six weeks later. Watch our video to learn how to protect your sale before it ever goes under contract. false Getting under contract is exciting, but nearly 1 in 4 deals falls apart before closing. Here are the five most common reasons and how to prevent them. Founder | CEO at Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty Getting under contract is exciting, but nearly 1 in 4 deals falls apart before closing. Here are the five most common reasons and how to prevent them. https://blog.amandahoward.com/how-to-find-out-what-your-home-is-worth-in-2026.html info@amandahoward.com Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://storage.googleapis.com/podcast-shows/Amanda%20Howard/How%20to%20Find%20Out%20What%20Your%20Home%20Is%20Worth%20in%202026.mp4 If home prices are rising in 2026, do you actually know what your home is truly worth? Many homeowners rely on quick online estimates without realizing how much those numbers can overlook. Today, we’re breaking down how to combine comparable sales, your home’s condition, and real local market data to determine a number you can actually rely on. You’ll see why even small pricing mistakes in a rising market can cost you thousands. Want to learn more? Just check out our video. false Online estimates are just a starting point. Determine your true home value using comps, condition, and local market data. Founder | CEO at Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty Online estimates are just a starting point. Determine your true home value using comps, condition, and local market data. https://blog.amandahoward.com/are-home-prices-finally-coming-down-in-2026.html info@amandahoward.com Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://storage.googleapis.com/podcast-shows/Amanda%20Howard/Are%20Home%20Prices%20Finally%20Coming%20Down%20in%202026_.mp4 Are you waiting for a massive drop in home prices before you finally make a move? It feels like prices should be falling given how high mortgage rates have been lately. Today, we’ll be sharing the latest data to show you what is actually happening with home values. You’ll learn why a 1% growth rate is the new "normal" and why a crash isn't appearing in the data. Check out our video for the full breakdown. false Headlines predict a crash, but the data tells a different story. Founder | CEO at Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty Headlines predict a crash, but the data tells a different story. https://blog.amandahoward.com/what-are-the-must-disclose-items-when-selling-your-home-in-2026.html Real Estate info@amandahoward.com Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://storage.googleapis.com/podcast-shows/Amanda%20Howard/What%20Are%20the%20%E2%80%9CMust-Disclose%E2%80%9D%20Items%20When%20Selling%20Your%20Home%20in%202026_%20(1).mp4 Thinking about skipping one detail in your home disclosure? Before you do, think again. Failing to disclose some issues in the past (even if they’ve already been resolved) will not only derail your sale, but it might even land you in legal trouble. That’s why today, we’re walking you through the key disclosures that protect you and keep your sale on track. Understanding what buyers expect and being upfront from the start not only prevents legal problems but also builds trust that can help your home sell faster. If you want to learn exactly what to disclose when selling your property, check out our video. false Hiding one thing from a buyer can derail your entire sale…and might even land you in legal trouble. Here’s what to disclose to protect your sale. Founder | CEO at Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty Hiding one thing from a buyer can derail your entire sale…and might even land you in legal trouble. Here’s what to disclose to protect your sale. https://blog.amandahoward.com/what-steps-should-i-take-to-prepare-my-home-for-sale.html Real Estate info@amandahoward.com Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://storage.googleapis.com/podcast-shows/Amanda%20Howard/What%20Steps%20Should%20I%20Take%20To%20Prepare%20My%20Home%20for%20Sale_%20(1).mp4 Could a few simple updates make your home irresistible to buyers? Selling your home can feel confusing when you’re not sure what buyers notice or which improvements actually make a difference. Today, we’re breaking down the steps that can help your property stand out, from small repairs and smart staging to pricing it just right. Knowing what buyers focus on and how to highlight your home’s best features can help you sell faster and get the most value. If you want to learn how to make your home shine and attract serious offers, check out our video. false You need to focus on what buyers notice first, such as curb appeal and a clutter-free interior. Founder | CEO at Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty You need to focus on what buyers notice first, such as curb appeal and a clutter-free interior. https://blog.amandahoward.com/welcome.html info@amandahoward.com Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://example.com/podcast.mp4 Here you can expect to find a variety of content designed to support you at every stage of your real estate journey. false Hello and welcome to our video blog! We are thrilled to have you here as part of our growing community of homeowners, future homeowners, and real estate enthusiasts. Founder | CEO at Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty Hello and welcome to our video blog! We are thrilled to have you here as part of our growing community of homeowners, future homeowners, and real estate enthusiasts. Founder | CEO at Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty Founder | CEO at Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty nonadult We’ll guide you through all your options for selling your Huntsville home and provide insights into our local market so you can make the best decision for your move.