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4 Things You Should Know When Selling Your Home To Friends Or Family…
If you have friends or family looking to buy, you might think selling your home to them might seem like the easiest way to get the deal done – I mean working with those we love should be less complicated than wheeling and dealing with a complete stranger,...
Frequently Made Mistakes Made By People Handling a Deceased Relatives’ Estate…
As if losing someone we love isn’t hard enough, having to handle their estate just adds to the pain. On top of dealing with all of the emotions, you then have the overwhelming task of dealing with selling your loved one’s home and sorting through any property or...
Selling a House Series #3 – How to List Your Home For the Right Price
So you want to sell your home! You have already got your house for the market and found a realtor to work, so now it’s time to you list your home for the right price. If you ask too much, your home will not sell. If you ask too little, then you will be cheating...
4 Myths You Hear About Selling A Home In a Seller’s Market…
The seller’s market at times can get competitive and when that happens sellers start dreaming of big profits. While this isn’t impossible, it is important that you take the time to assess your market and handle your sale accordingly. As a seller’s market softens there...
Why You May Want To Consider Adding an Attorney to Your Team of Real Estate Pros
A home is an enormous investment, and as with any big purchase, it’s tempting to cut corners wherever possible. Hiring a real estate attorney or having one available to you through your broker is often deemed an unnecessary expense as your agent is already there...
Real Estate Tips – A Low Appraisal Can Happen But It Doesn’t Have To Be a Deal Breaker!
You’ve spent months searching for your dream house and finally get your offer accepted. Time to celebrate…or is it? What if the house doesn’t appraise for the agreed-upon price? Your dream just turned into a nightmare. How do you proceed? What is the next step? Take a...
Home Inspection Tips – 6 Home Inspection Findings That Could Have You Walking Away From The Deal!
Whether you are buying or selling a home, you need to be made aware of any potential issues that could affect the overall deal. A home inspection report can uncover minor issues like a blown-out light or perhaps a major one such as a leaky roof or bad foundation. Both...
DIY Disasters That Can Ruin A Prospective Buyer’s First Impression Of Your Home…
The initial impression your home makes says it all and this goes beyond just the first glance they get when they pull up. Most buyer’s take the time to fix up their home before listing it and some of these improvements include do-it-yourself projects such as making...
What’s A Pre-Inspection? Should You Consider Getting One Before You List Your Home For Sale?
A pre-inspection is a home inspection by a home inspector to check out a property before the home seller puts their home on the market. Oftentimes a seller will order a pre-listing home inspection to uncover any potential negative issues associated with their home...
Buying a House Series #6 – Making an Offer On the Home You Want
So you fixed your credit score, saved enough for a down payment, know what you can afford, selected a real estate agent, and found a home you like… now you need to make an offer! Looking for a home is sort of fun but making an offer can be tough. There are many...