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Setting the stage for home sellers
June 27, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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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Two common home buying mistakes
June 14, 2024
Buying a home is serious business. It's a long term commitment and probably the most money you'll ever spend for anything in your lifetime. Avoiding two of the most common mistakes will lead to a more satisfactory outcome.
Mistake number one is shopping without your own representative. A buyers agent will have your best interests in mind. So, ...
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A Look at Your Landscaping
June 13, 2024
Getting the House Ready to Sell
Landscaping
Is your landscaping at least average for the neighborhood? If it is not, buy a few bushes and plant them. Do not put in trees. Mature trees are expensive, and you will not get back your investment. Also, immature trees do not really add much to the appearance value of the home.
If you have an ...
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6 tips to a successful home sale
June 13, 2024
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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That spacious feeling
June 12, 2024
Appealing to today's buyers calls for their need for a spacious home that's move in ready. That sounds simple enough until you look around and realize you might have some serious work to do in order to fulfill this requirement. Making small rooms appear larger can be a challenge but it can be done with attention to the right elements and some ...
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