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Prepare your home for sale
July 2, 2019
Break out the mop and the paintbrush. It’s time to give your home a mini-makeover. Here are all the little things you can do to attract the big offers.
Time to see your home through a buyer’s eyes.
Over the years, you’ve grown quite comfortable with your home’s little imperfections; the hole in the screen door, the chipped paint on the ...
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CMA - PART OF THE SERVICE
July 1, 2019
Lifestyle changes can come at you in a hurry, sometimes necessitating a move. Determining your property's value is especially difficult if you are a long time home owner. You may have made improvements throughout the years that you've simply forgotten about. The right price can be a critical part of getting that 'sold' sign and moving on to the ...
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What should you expect when working with a REALTOR®?
June 30, 2019
Once your home is listed with a REALTOR®, he or she will immediately begin to market your home according to the most appropriate conventions for your community.
Your REALTOR® should keep you informed as the marketing process unfolds and as expressions of interest are received. In time, the marketing plan may be modified to reflect buyer ...
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Two things to get a buyer's attention
June 29, 2019
Condition and price. Let's tackle these two issues and see what we can do to get you on your way.
Condition: Whether you have a modest home or a mansion, it's guaranteed to sit longer if it's not clean and de-cluttered. That's the basics. The problem is when your home has been on the market for a while, it's easy to fall back into old habits ...
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Setting the stage for home sellers
June 27, 2019
Once primarily a luxury for the rich when selling their mansions, home staging is becoming popular with average homeowners seeking to get their properties off the market faster and earn more money.
The proliferation of television programs on staging a home - often providing tips on how to do it yourself - has made it a fast-growing trend at all ...
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When It’s Showtime!
June 26, 2019
You have inspected your house and taken care of problems. Now you are ready for showings. You will need a plan of action that assigns duties to each family member so the place can quickly be whipped into shape.
•Open all drapes, blinds, etc. and turn on lights to make the house bright.
•Air out the house to get rid of cooking, pet odours, and ...
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APPRAISALS AND INSPECTIONS
June 25, 2019
An appraisal and a home inspection have some similarities. Both services ensure that your property will meet certain, basic criteria. However, they are two distinct functions in a real estate transaction.
Let's start with the appraisal. The appraisal assures the market value for the buyer and the lender. It is usually ordered and required by ...
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How to sell in a buyer's market
June 23, 2019
You've got to be proactive on price, marketing and more. Here are 10 steps to take before you plant the "for sale" sign.
If you're selling your home this year, be prepared for a marathon, not a sprint.
In most places, those heady days of putting a property on the market, receiving multiple bids, getting more than you expected, and accepting ...
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Paid off home, now how to get title?
June 20, 2019
Q: I live in Southern California and paid off my home. I received "Substitution of Trustee and full reconveyance" that was recorded in my county in June 2007. Is there some other document that I should receive indicating title, deed or ownership of my property? I received an ad from a private company indicating they would assist for a fee to ...
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WHAT TO DO?
June 15, 2019
When your house sits on the market for a while, it's a real cause for concern. You may have a new job to go to or some other lifestyle change that makes it necessary to move on and inconvenient to stay. Having a good real estate professional on your team is your first line of action. But there are some additional things you can do to get that ...
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