Get your home sold quickly–without giving up profits–using these tips from the pros. Selling your home is nerve-wracking–even under the best of circumstances. However, add into the mix a short timeline and things become a bit more interesting. There is good news: Buyers are snapping up homes across the US at warp speed. So, if […]
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Home improvement is the key to enhancing your home’s value and increasing its ever-elusive curb appeal. Of course, you probably already know that, but what you might not know is that upgrading your property doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. The right DIY home improvement projects improve your home, add value, and bring buyers
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Selling your home soon? As you look at your finances and list your home, it’s probably tempting to focus on your potential earnings. However, every real estate transaction comes with closing costs for the buyer and the seller. You probably already know you’re responsible for the agents’ commissions, but what about the rest of your closing costs?
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#1 They Avoid Overpricing Homeowners often think that it’s OK to overprice at first, because — who knows? — maybe you’ll just get what you’re asking for. Although you can certainly lower an inflated price later, you’ll sacrifice a lot in the process. Just ask Candace Talmadge. She originally listed her Lancaster, Texas, home for
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Here’s how that sad-looking house can be a wealth-builder. In 2012, Alessandra Pollina and her husband, Ondre, were looking for a property that would need no more than some cosmetic changes and upgrades. But because the price was right, they ended up with the ultimate fixer-upper: a two unit, single-family-style home that was already gutted
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If you have a pet, one of the first things to do before showing your home is tackle any powerful pet odors. Selling your home is easier if prospective buyers get a positive impression from the beginning, and that starts with smell. Let’s look at some effective methods for reducing pet odors. Steam Clean A
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No matter how much you’re looking forward to turning over your house keys to a new owner, selling your home can lead to deep soul-searching. Did I get a good price? Will the new owners love my home the way I do? Did I really want to sell in the first place? If you’re asking
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There are countless reasons that buyers choose one home or another, but one thing is guaranteed: The final decision comes down to emotion. When selling your home, it’s essential to do everything you can to help prospective buyers love the property and “see themselves” there. Even if they are looking at many other properties, the
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Whether the kids have gone and you no longer need such a big house, or you’re just trying to live a little on the lighter side, downsizing can be a very liberating experience. Nothing quite beats returning to a more simple existence, or so the conventional wisdom goes. This can be true, of course, but
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With Thanksgiving right around the corner and winter not too far away, now is the time to take care of all those annoying little repairs you’ve been putting off and get started on your home repair checklist. These minor repairs can make a big difference in the way you and your home get through the
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