Selling
To Do List When Selling
•Don’t overprice – This will only lead to disappointment and your house will get “market worn”. •Take care of needed renovations – In today’s market most buyers are looking for a move-in ready home and […]
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Selling
Tips For A Better Home Showing
Remove clutter. Clear off counters and pack unnecessary decorative items. Put extra furniture in storage, and remove out-of-season items. Don’t forget to clean out the garage, too. Let it shine. Cleaning windows and screens will […]
Good To Know
Understanding Agency Relationships
The term “agency” is used in real estate to help determine what legal responsibilities your real estate professional owes to you and other parties in the transaction. The seller’s representative (also known as a listing […]
Good To Know
Ask These Questions When Choosing a Home Inspector
Do you belong to a professional association? There are many associations for home inspectors, but some groups confer questionable credentials or certifications in return for nothing more than a fee. Make sure the association your […]
Good To Know
Insights on House-Hunting
Know that there’s no “right” time to buy. If you find the perfect home now, don’t risk losing it because you’re trying to guess where the housing market and interest rates are going. Those factors […]
Buying
6 Home Buying Tips
These tips came from a survey of 400 real estate professionals. These items are listed in order of importance, from most to least. Get a home inspection to evaluate the safety and overall condition of […]
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Ways to Get Your Finances in Order
Develop a household budget. Instead of creating a budget of what you’d like to spend, use receipts to create a budget that reflects your actual spending habits over the last several months. This approach will […]
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Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor
Get at least three written estimates. Check references. If possible, view earlier jobs the contractor completed. Check with the local Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau for complaints. Be sure the contract states exactly […]
Buying
Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes
They don’t ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal. They don’t act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house. They don’t find […]
Buying
Good Reasons to Buy a Home Before Spring
•Prices will continue to rise •Mortgage rates are projected to increase •You are paying a mortgage either way •It’s time to move on with your life