Touring Your First Philly Home: What Actually Happens
Ryan KanofskyTouring your first home in Philadelphia? Here's what actually happens, what your agent points out, what to check in a row home, and how long it really takes.
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What Philly Sellers Must Disclose (Even As-Is)
Published on: 30/09/2026
Selling in Philadelphia? Pennsylvania law requires you to disclose every known material defect before the Agreement of Sale, even as-is and even if repaired.
Preparing to SellInspections & Appraisals
Inherited a House in Philly? Sell, Keep, or Rent It
Published on: 23/09/2026
Inherited a Philadelphia house? Nothing sells until someone holds Letters. Check the tax and water balances, know the 4.5% inheritance tax, then decide.
Preparing to SellHome Value
Philly House Not Selling? Cut, Buydown, or Pull It
Published on: 16/09/2026
Your Philadelphia listing has sat 30-plus days with no offer. When a price cut works, when a seller-paid buydown beats it, and why pulling it rarely resets a thing.
Pricing StrategyHome Value
Do You Need a U&O to Sell a House in Philly?
Published on: 09/09/2026
In Philadelphia proper there is no point-of-sale U&O inspection. Sellers need a $139 Property Sales Certification from L&I. In the suburbs, half the townships inspect.
Preparing to SellInspections & Appraisals
What You Actually Net Selling a Philly Home in 2026
Published on: 26/08/2026
Selling a Philadelphia home costs roughly 6% to 8% of the sale price before your mortgage payoff. Here's every line item, including the 4.578% transfer tax.
Preparing to SellHome Value
What Actually Happens When You Interview a Philly Real Estate Agent (Before You Sign Anything)
Published on: 12/08/2026
Interviewing agents before you sign in Philadelphia? Here's what actually happens, the right questions to ask and what a listing agreement actually means.
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