Selling a house is a great deal like applying for a job; you only get one chance to make a great first impression, so you have to make it count. EXIT Realty Midwest, a real estate agency with offices in Spirit Lake, Cherokee, and Le Mars, knows how to create an environment that prospective buyers will love.

They always recommend homeowners make a few minor changes that will wow your buyers as soon as they walk through the door, such as:

Clearing Up The Clutter: The most important element...

The professionals at EXIT Realty Midwest want to remind of some very valuable potential tax benefits to buying a 2nd home.  You should consult your tax profession to determine which if any of these benefit are relevant to you.  If you are considering buying a home as an investment property, please contact one of your property professionals at EXIT Realty Midwest.

There are tons of benefits that come with owning a second home: novelty and adventure, a place to escape and unwind, an opportunity t...

The rental market is tough enough without having to deal with fake ads and crooks looking to steal your money. But it happens all the time. And it’s alarmingly easy for these rental scams to rope in even the smartest among us.

Take, for example, Angela Farrell, a single mom in West Chester, OH. She recently found a perfect rental house for her family—the price was good and the landlord seemed nice. She even drove by the place to check it out.

But there was a catch: The landlord was out of town...

One of the greatest debates among people is whether it’s better to rent or buy a home. Though opinions vary from person to person, there are some undeniably good reasons to become a homeowner. EXIT Realty Midwest offers Iowa residents expert help with house hunting and the entire home buying process.

If you’re trying to figure out if purchasing property is the right move for you to make, the company’s real estate agents suggest considering the following benefits:

Build Equity: It’s important...

Most people don’t plan on living in their first (or second or maybe even third) home forever, but knowing when the time is right to put that baby on the market can be tricky.

In fact, it can feel kind of like breaking up with a longtime boyfriend or girlfriend. Deep down, you knew you wouldn’t be with that person forever—but ending things can be way easier said than done.

Sometimes life changes force the issue: There’s little reason for self-doubt or trauma-level angst if you’re relocating to...

Don’t let a potential sale crumble — heed these tips.

A home sale can be a precarious thing. One minute, your real estate agent is sure the potential buyers — who just did a third walk-through of your home — will make an offer on your home, any day now. But the next minute, you could find out that those same buyers have made an offer on your neighbor’s home down the street instead. Beyond financing issues or a buyer’s sudden loss of employment (not to mention the eyesore next door or a low appr...

Spring is finally here in Iowa, and the real estate market is warming up. This is the perfect time to buy or sell a house. If you have been struggling to get your home off the market or are thinking about buying a property, reach out to EXIT Realty Midwest in Spirit Lake, IA. They will help you find a home or sell your property quickly. 

Here are some real estate buying and selling tips for the spring season:

Make Small Home Improvements: If you are ready to sell your home, consider invest...