Category Archives: buying and selling

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5 Ways to Get Your Home Ready to Sell

Preparing a home for sale can be stressful and costly, but it doesn’t have to be. First, it’s important to change your mindset. Try to think about the house as a product rather than your home, like a realtor would. That way, you will be able to look at it more objectively. It is important to make […]

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Things to Know When Selling a Distressed Property

When you are selling a distressed property for a client, you are under a lot of pressure. Your seller is usually desperate to sell the home as soon as possible because of impending foreclosure. In many cases, the house may be in poor condition, which may make it more difficult to sell it quickly. Here […]

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Tips for Moving During the Holidays

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year. Add moving to a new home on top of that, and you might find it hard to maintain the holiday spirit. These tips for moving during the holidays will help make your move as simple and stress-free as possible. Plan Ahead Almost every […]

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Simple Solutions to Selling Your Home

A lot of things can go wrong when you’re trying to sell your home. Although many so-called experts talk about how easy it is if you just do the right things, like proper staging and curb appeal, the reality can be quite different. It’s frustrating to sit on the sidelines and watch as other houses […]

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How to Choose the Home that is Right for You

Like any major purchase, trying to choose the right home when you’re looking to move depends on a number of factors. Unless you have limitless funds, you’ll have to fine-tune your expectations in order to get a home that fulfills your wants and needs. Even if you have an ample budget, you’re not always guaranteed that […]

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Hidden Costs of Selling your Home

If you list your home for sale with a real estate broker, the broker’s fees will be your most obvious expense. However, from the moment you start cleaning up the property until you’re haggling over the buyer’s final fees, most home sales involve thousands of dollars of unexpected expenses. When estimating the cost of selling […]

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5 Ways to Prep for an Open House

An open house is a great way to show off a home if you’re a realtor. You’ll have the opportunity to let a lot of people see it at once, rather than having to show it to each potential buyer one at a time. Before you open the door to potential home buyers, however, you’ll […]

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How to Identify Distressed Properties

Distressed properties are properties that are being sold under distressing circumstances. The circumstances may vary, but one common denominator is that distressed properties typically sell for 30-60% lower than their current market value. In some cases the percentage is even much lower. The bottom line is, distressed properties represent huge profit potential for real estate […]

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