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Why Use a REALTOR®?
September 15, 2019
All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR "®" logo on the business card or other marketing and sales literature. REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS® ...
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Multiple listing service
September 9, 2019
What is the Multiple Listing Service and how can it benefit you when buying or selling property? Multiple Listing is an agreement between sellers and real-estate brokers that allows the broker to distribute information on the properties they have listed for sale to other members of a local real-estate organization or board, in order to provide the ...
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Plan/Prepare
September 8, 2019
Some 5 million existing homes are sold each year, and while each transaction is different every owner wants the same thing - the best possible deal with the least amount of hassle and aggravation.
Get it Done
· Online Credit Check
· Unique Loan Solutions
Unfortunately, home selling has become a more complex business than it used to ...
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Home staging mistakes
September 6, 2019
Here, from interior decorator and home staging expert Gabriele Campbell, are 10 common mistakes sellers make when preparing their house for sale. Her new book on how to sell your home, written with Greg Tonn, will be published this month.
1: Just because you love it does not mean everyone else will. Ensure your property appeals to the broadest ...
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Get an extra edge
September 5, 2019
Are you selling your home and looking for an extra edge?
One option to consider is "home staging" -- merchandising a home for sale -- which can boost its appeal and increase its value.
"Your home is a product you are selling and we can help with that," says interior designer Tracey Mills, Calgary branch manager of Dekora.
"It's a very ...
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Fifty-something first-time buyers
September 5, 2019
Tom Hehir grew up in San Francisco and knew he'd never be able to afford to buy a home there. Even though he has a good job as a management consultant, he watched as the housing bubble took home prices into the stratosphere.
Then the bubble burst and everything changed. Hehir and his partner purchased a three-bedroom, one-bath home in the city's ...
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Recouping your remodeling costs
September 4, 2019
As homeowners consider where to spend money on their homes in 2010, the latest Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report reveals that the most cost-effective home improvement projects are small in scale. Seven of the top ten projects that will recoup the most money for homeowners are improvements to the exterior of a home that cost under $15,000. ...
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6 tips to a successful home sale
August 30, 2019
Today's housing markets are good and bad news for home sellers: Sales have picked up, but buyers still have the upper hand.
That means sellers who are determined to get more - or at least give up less - need to be well-prepared for the negotiation that can result in a deal. Here are six tips:
1. Stand out. Homes that are decluttered, ...
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Step-By-Step Guide for First-Time Home Buyers
August 25, 2019
Everything's easier when you break it down into steps. Purchasing a home is no different. There are the fun parts: attending open houses, fantasizing about life in your new residence and calling the moving truck.
And then there are the not-so-fun parts: crunching the numbers, filling out applications and deciphering the home inspection report. ...
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Home Staging Checklist
August 24, 2019
When it comes to selling your home, there’s one thing to keep in mind: people don’t buy houses, they buy homes. Your goal is to make it easy for potential buyers to picture themselves living in your home. The act of grooming and decorating a house to properly showcase its features and make it more attractive is referred to by industry experts as ...
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