Retirement brings with it an unimaginable sense of freedom. You’re no longer tied to school districts, commuter schedules, or alarm clocks. When you release longstanding duties and commitments, you can change your lifestyle and even your location. You can move to a new neighborhood, a new city, or even a new country. Or you can […]
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When a potential buyer visits your home, you want them to be impressed from the moment they arrive at the curb. Staging your home for open houses is an important step in the selling process because you want buyers to imagine what their life would be like if they lived there. Working with an experienced real
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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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Selling your home involves a lot of details–some you probably haven’t even thought about. There are a few main areas most of these fall under and having a list can help you plan and prepare effectively. The Planning Stages You’ve made the decision to sell your home, now it’s time to work out all the
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When you form a relationship with a real estate professional, you hope for a perfect match. Selling your home is like a short-term romance. It requires faith in the person you choose. You depend on your REALTOR® for meaningful communication and timely feedback. You want to sell your home, so you must trust them because
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The kitchen is the heart of a home. This is where meals are made, families eat together, and all the hustle and bustle of holidays happen. So it may come as no surprise that the kitchen is one of the top places to update when selling your home. When you update your kitchen, you’ll get
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Before you engage in any real estate transaction, you need to know as much as you can about the home’s value. There are two related, but distinct processes that help people pin down the valuation of a property before they move forward: Comparative market analysis and home appraisal. Both of these will be performed at different
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According to data from the National Association of REALTORS®, most home sellers hire the first real estate agent they meet. Now, that might not necessarily be a bad idea if you happen to meet a great agent right out of the gate, but selling your home is a big move, and it’s important to choose
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Once you’ve listed your home for sale and are getting ready for your first open house, there are five things you need to stash away for safety. Your home is going to be in a vulnerable position as REALTORS® begin showing it to anyone with an interest in buying, so keeping valuables protected is essential.
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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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