Do you have to test for radon to sell your house in Rhode Island? Starting June 1, 2027, for most homes, yes. If your purchase and sale agreement is signed on or after that date, a licensed tester has to test the house before closing, and a high result …

Should you sell your Rhode Island home to a "We buy houses for cash" buyer? It can make sense when speed, certainty, and selling as-is matter more than top dollar. Expect a price below market value, and read the contract carefully. Sandi Warner, Managing Broker Owner of Warner Realty …

Selling a Rhode Island home you've owned for decades? Married couples can keep up to $500,000 of profit tax-free when they sell. After 30 years in Newport County, many owners have made more than that, and they pay tax on everything above it. Rhode Island adds its own taxes …

What Every Rhode Island Homeowner Needs to Know About Title Theft

Imagine discovering that your home — the one you’ve owned and cared for — no longer belongs to you. Not because of a foreclosure or a sale, but because someone filed a forged deed claiming ownership.

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Introduction
Welcome to a brand-new year in Rhode Island real estate! I'm Sandi Warner, your trusted Realtor® and Property Manager. Let’s dive into the latest trends, legislative changes, and opportunities shaping the market. Grab a cup of coffee, and let’s get started!

Statewide Market Trends
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2024 Rhode Island Real Estate: Navigating the Market Trends

As we wrap up 2024 and embrace the holiday season, it's an opportune time to reflect on the current dynamics of the Rhode Island real estate market. I'm Sandi Warner from Warner Realty Group, here …

Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and that’s sparked plenty of confusion. And as a buyer or seller, it’s easy to assume that means prices are coming down. But here’s the catch: those …

When you're listing your property for sale, you want to think about all of those things you can do that will make your property more attractive to sell faster. Today we're going to talk about one of those concepts called seller concessions.

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Low Ball Offer! 

 What is it and How Do You Respond?

A Low Ball offer is typically 10% to 20% below the asking price. 

Essentially, it's an offer significantly Lower than the Asking Price

Receiving a Low Ball offer on your listing can make you …

What To Do When Your House Didn’t Sell

If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, it’s totally natural to feel a mix of frustration and disappointment. And as you’re working through that, you’re probably also wondering what went wrong and what you should do next.