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Sellers, don't be difficult when showing home
Category: Real Estate/Seller
Tips on decluttering, accommodating buyers, staying sane Selling a home while you're living in it can be trying during any market. Today's sellers are generally looking at a longer marketing time than ...Tuesday, 07 October 2008 -
The Critical Role of the REALTOR®
Category: Real Estate/National
... 26. Offer professional insight on deficiencies preventing higher selling values 27. Suggest “Value Added” tips to enhance the homes salability to potential buyers 28. Discuss “Marketing” ...Friday, 11 January 2008 -
11 Ways to Easily Boost Your Curb Appeal in a Weekend
Category: Real Estate/Seller
If you're selling your home soon, ensure that prospective buyers will want to come inside by sprucing up the exterior before they drive by. And surprisingly, it doesn't have to be a time-consuming ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Rethinking your home search
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
Most home buyers claim they're picky. And why shouldn't they be? The real estate they buy will be home. It needs to provide more than just a roof over their head. It needs to satisfy emotional needs ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Make your condo purchase a smart one
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... single-family detached houses, there are special questions condo buyers should ask to avoid buying a “bad condo.” Buying a condo can be more complicated than buying a house. Condo Advantages The ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Pros and Cons of Buying Fixer-Upper Home
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
Buying a fixer-upper home can certainly be profitable. But if you're not careful, it can also lead to a financial misstep. Here are tips to keep you on the right track. Many first-time buyers are ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Key Factors to Consider Before Buying a Brand-New Home
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
If you're thinking of purchasing a newly-constructed home, you should first consider a variety of important factors. Many home buyers want brand-new homes because they're energy-efficient and offer ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Top Renovation Mistakes
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... to renovate with your potential buyers in mind. You might think you'd rather have a rec room than a garage in your home right now, but that decision could turn around and bite you in the future when ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Warm Up an Empty House for Faster Sale
Category: Real Estate/Seller
If you're selling a house you've already moved out of, chances are it's looking a bit neglected and cold. While sparsely-furnished rooms look bigger and help potential buyers imagine how their own ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Is it Time to Sell?
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... that a low-income housing project or other type of construction is planned in your neighborhood. Bear in mind, however, that such projects may make it more difficult to sell your home if buyers are ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
6 Reasons to Get a Move On in the Summer
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... show your house in the daylight and buyers get more flexibility to inspect a home or have a professional inspection. Flowers are in bloomAs long as you keep your sprinklers on, your curb appeal ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
The Truth About Private Mortgage Insurance
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
Private mortgage insurance has become a common way of offsetting the risk for mortgage lenders when buyers have a small down payment. If your down payment on a property is less than 20% of its appraised ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Choosing Your Ideal Neighborhood
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... what the neighborhood will look like in 10 years. Will you still want to live there, or do you expect to move before then? Will it be desirable to future buyers? Once you've prioritized all your ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
TV star reveals home-flipping secrets
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... quickly resell the house, even in a slow buyer's market, by "staging" the home so buyers won't have to use their imaginations to see how attractive the home can be. Dozens of before-and-after photos ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Tips for First-time Buyers
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
If you're a first-time home buyer, you've probably discovered that you have a lot to learn - and unfortunately, it's all too easy to get burned. But don't be discouraged. By doing some research, you ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Open Houses '101'
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... area, drive-by and foot traffic can bring in a lot of visitors. Even if they're not serious buyers, they may know someone who is. Your agent will reap the benefits, too. An open house gives agents ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Moving Made Easier and More Affordable
Category: Real Estate/Moving
... new home. In addition, packing up many of your belongings early on means that your house will be seen at its best by potential buyers. Pack up about half of your decorative objects such as lamps ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
How to Negotiate for Top Dollar
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... Many homeowners mistakenly assume that setting the price too high will allow them to get the price they really want. The fact is that a price that's set too high will dissuade prospective buyers from ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Cut Your Closing Costs
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
Closing is the point at which a contract between a buyer and a seller is executed, and the title to the property changes hands. This process has a variety of associated costs, most of which are paid ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
All About Escrow Accounts
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
An escrow account is a means of safeguarding the interests of both the buyer and the seller of a property. The contents of the account are held by a neutral third party (an escrow agent), and are released ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Mortgage Glossary
Category: FAQs/General
... are working for in the real estate process. Either a buyers' agent, meaning the agent is working in the interest of the buyer, or the sellers' agent where the agent is solely working in the interest ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Everything You Need to Know About Mortgage Interest Rates
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... not the buyer, and the rates are often very similar if not identical from one lender to the next. When a loan officer quotes you an interest rate, it includes not only the rate itself, but also ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
How to Find the Best Loan for You
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... of default and the loan must be given out by an FHA approved lending institution. First-time homebuyers often choose this type of loan and while the interest rates are competitive with other types ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
When you can and can't claim homeowner tax breaks
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... starts when the buyer becomes the beneficial owner with rights and obligations. This is usually the date the sale closes and the deed is recorded. The date the purchase contract was signed is irrelevant. ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
The Best Way to Sell Your Home Quickly
Category: Real Estate/Seller
Once you've decided to sell your home, you will, of course, want to find a buyer and close the deal as quickly as possible. And the longer your home is on the market, the harder it becomes to find a buyer. ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
How to Sell Your Starter Home
Category: Real Estate/Seller
First-time buyers typically have less money to spend on a home than more experienced property owners. If you're selling a smaller home, with one or two bedrooms and bathrooms, you may want to consider ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Home Sellers Hit Roadblocks in Today's Market
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... More prospective home buyers are in the market at this time of the year than during any other season. TOP FIVE REASONS SOME HOMES DON'T SELL. If your house or condo is listed for sale with a successful ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Getting Your Home Ready for a Showing
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... from the home during the showing or open house. This will make potential buyers feel more at ease and allow them to take a more thorough look around without feeling rushed or intrusive. Here are a ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
What do School Test Scores Mean for the Value of Your Home?
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... scores equate to increased property values. This isn't just a consideration for families, either. Smart property buyers who know that school test scores are becoming more and more influential are ...Tuesday, 25 December 2007 -
Wallace Shealy - GRI, SRES, ECO
Category: FAQs/General
... Residential New Development Vacation Homes Retirement Living Investment The Perfect Mountain Home Expertise Buyer's Agent Seller's Agent Investment & Exchanges Awards Member, ...Tuesday, 25 December 2007 -
Vacation cottages can be challenging to buy, own
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... having owned a summer home, but having enjoyed many visits to cottages owned by friends and relatives, until studying this book I didn't realize all the possible pitfalls buyers can encounter unless they ...Sunday, 23 December 2007 -
Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
Whether you're a first-time home buyer or need to refinance, it's imperative that you do some research before obtaining a mortgage. Many consumers take the first loan offered to them and end up paying ...Sunday, 23 December 2007 -
Best Way to Buy Home That Needs Repairs
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
Recently buyers who were in contract to purchase a home in Oakland, Calif., asked the seller to credit them money in escrow. The money was to be applied toward repairs that were recommended in the course ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
What's Your Sales Strategy?
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... receiving offers from buyers. What Should a Good Strategy Include? Your sales strategy should incorporate two mini-plans, one for marketing your property, and the other for financial considerations ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
How to Avoid 8 Costly Moving Mistakes
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... day of closingWhile most buyers take possession of their new home on the day of closing, there are a lot of conflicts that can arise unexpectedly. Be sure to keep in constant communication with your escrow ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Boost your curb appeal over the weekend
Category: Real Estate/Seller
If you’re selling your home soon, ensure that prospective buyers will want to come inside by sprucing up the exterior before they drive by. Don’t worry, this doesn’t have to ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Secrets to Making a Lowball Offer
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
As the property market cools down, it becomes a good time for property buyers. If you don’t have that much money to spend on a house, but you’re absolutely convinced that it’s the right time for you to ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Moving out may bring faster home sale
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... and perhaps new carpets. As a buyer, I like vacant houses because then I can easily spot most defects. As a seller, I prefer to sell vacant houses after painting and cleaning them, usually installing ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Setting the Stage for a Successful Sale
Category: Real Estate/Seller
What’s the best way to help your home make a glorious first impression on would-be buyers? Real estate experts agree that “staging” (also called “fluffing”) your home to show it in the most favorable ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Best ways to attract fixer-upper buyers
Category: Real Estate/Seller
Buyers tend to want listings that are in move-in condition. For that reason, sellers often put a lot of time and money into prepping their homes for market to realize the largest profit possible from the ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Don't buy a house with these problems
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... obsolescence factors, whether within the property or outside, should always be considered when buying a home. Sometimes they "kill the sale." But in other situations, the buyer doesn't care or ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Fair Housing
Category: FAQs/Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Federal and state fair housing laws were put into effect to create an even playing field for homebuyers in all areas of a real estate transaction. These laws prohibit discrimination based on race, color, ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Finding Perfect House Is All About Timing
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
It's not uncommon for buyers to look for six months or more before finding the right house or condo to buy. Sometimes, it takes even longer if listings are in short supply. Lucky are the home buyers who ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Making an attractive home-purchase offer
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
It's easy to assume that negotiating is adversarial. You, the buyer, are on one side -- the side that wants to buy a property for the lowest price possible. The opposition on the other side is the seller ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Free Buyers Guide from Just Listed.com PDF
Category: Web Links / Real Estate Resources
Monday, 07 January 2008 -
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