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Home » Posts made in March, 2014
Mar19 0

Understanding Home Comps

Posted by admin in Buying a Home, Real Estate, Selling a Home, Short Sale & Foreclosure

Before you put your home up for sale, understand how the right comparable sales help you and your agent find the perfect price. How much can you sell your home for? Probably about as much as the neighbors got, as long as the neighbors sold their house in recent memory and their home was just like your home.  Knowing how much homes similar to yours, called comparable sales (or in real estate lingo, comps), sold for gives you the best idea of the current estimated value of your home. The trick...

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For Sale By Owner?

Posted by admin in Buying a Home, Real Estate, Selling a Home

Why Going Solo May Not Be Going Smart Those that choose to sell their own homes often hope to avoid the commission paid to real estate agents. While those familiar with the housing market and process of selling a home may enjoy a successful sale, plenty of inexperienced home sellers have encountered nothing but headaches. Besides limiting the number of potential buyers, the decision to sell by owner has cost many homeowners incredible amounts of time, energy and money. Before you make your own...

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Little Things Add Value

Posted by admin in Buying a Home, Real Estate, Selling a Home

No one wants to spend a fortune when it comes to selling a home, but most want to spruce up a few areas to make their property more appealing to potential buyers. There are several types of small improvements individuals can make that can transform the look of a home without forcing them to break the bank. When it comes to making home upgrades, it’s important that sellers remember to go for simple, clean improvements that make homes look more modern and elegant. New countertops One of...

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Selling: Its Not Personal

Posted by admin in Real Estate, Selling a Home

Selling a home is an exciting process, because once the sale is done, individuals can move on to a new home or location. However, the process can also be stressful when the property doesn’t sell right away. It’s crucial to both a homeowner’s peace of mind and the success of the sale that they don’t take this scenario personally. The process of selling and buying a home is a business transaction, and sellers who let their emotions get the best of them may hurt their...

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Preparing Your House to Sell

Posted by admin in Real Estate, Selling a Home

De-Clutter, Clean…Stage! Commonly referred to as “staging”, your homes first immpression is one of the most imprtant factors to selling a home. Remember, your home competes with the other homes on the market. Price is part of the marketing equation, but once a buyer is in your home it is all about how your home feels to the buyer. Make a great first impression with a clean and uncluttered home. You want the buyer to visualize themselves in your home, so over personalization...

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