You never get a second chance to make a first impression. This is one pearl of wisdom that resonates with every REALTOR®. The “put your best foot forward” advice you are given when going for an interview does not hit home harder than when trying to sell your home. Buyers are extremely picky. Nobody is […]
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You work hard to get potential buyers into your home. Whether you’ve scheduled a last-minute viewing or a daylong open house, your home should be ready when they arrive. Every room should be neat, clean, aired out, comfortable, and bright. Your entire home should be a silent invitation to buy. It’s important to hide the
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In your home, YOUR color choices are the only ones that matter… until it’s time to sell it. You can paint your dining room red for a morning energy boost. You can redo your bathroom with a white-on-white color scheme for a spa-like feel. As a homeowner, you can decorate with colors that match your personal
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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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Life is constantly changing–relationships, jobs, children, and family all cause shifts in our lifestyles and more specifically where we live. People relocate to a new home for a number of reasons: career, relationships, family, finances or just for change itself. Here are nine reasons why people move: Larger Home Upsizing is one reason people move.
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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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Sometimes trying to save will actually cost you more. Here’s when that happens. You’ve got all the loyalty apps (free burrito after you buy 10!), you shopped around for the lowest rate on your mortgage, and you never go to the grocery store when you’re hungry. You’re frugal, and the rising amount in your savings
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Selling your first home takes a big commitment of time, energy, and emotion. You’ll leave behind your first-home memories while looking for a new place to start all over again. It’s not an easy job, but it’s worth it. 6 Tips for Selling Your Home Until you sign the papers on your new and current home, you’ll
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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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