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It's moving season and getting organized is job one
May 9, 2024
Packing up your worldly possessions and moving them to a new home can be difficult even under the best of circumstances.
August is usually the high season for moving. One of the first decisions to make is whether to hire a moving company.
If you do, here are some suggestions for making the experience a smooth one:
When choosing a moving ...
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Tips for sellers
May 1, 2024
Don’t waste time floating a high price out there just to see if you get a nibble
Price it right. Trying to make your house stand out by offering potential buyers enticements like a free vacation or a set of golf clubs is so last month. Today it’s all about price. Homes sell most quickly if they are put on the market at a price that’s just a bit ...
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Risking it all
April 30, 2024
'For Sale By Owner' has the lure of saving commissions. Sellers can place their own sign in the yard and list their home on internet sites. Buyers have the option of peering inside through those internet sites and deciding on which houses interest them most before making that call. You can even download contracts for your personal use. But before ...
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10 steps to the business sale
April 29, 2024
Have a valid reason to sell. It's probably the first question a potential buyer will ask you. The more valid your reason is, the more serious the buyer will be. However, avoid to disclose personal information: it would give the buyer leverage on you during the negotiations.
Do not wait until you have to sell for economic or emotional reasons. ...
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The 9 Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar
April 26, 2024
Selling your home is one of the most important steps in your life. This 9 step system will give you the tools you need to maximize your profits, maintain control, and reduce the stress that comes with the home-selling process:
1. Know why you’re selling, and keep it to yourself.
The reasons behind your decision to sell affect everything from ...
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Find a REALTOR® Who is Right For You.
April 23, 2024
There are many reasons why a REALTOR® is essential when selling your home but which REALTOR® is best for you?
Your REALTOR® who helped you buy your current house is a good start. Sticking with a REALTOR® just makes sense. If they did a good job helping you buy your home, they’re probably the best candidate for helping you sell it. They already ...
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Empty-nesters eager to downsize as kids leave home
April 22, 2024
These days, there are a lot of differences between the real estate markets in Canada and the U.S., but there's at least one aspect that's common to both. We're both seeing the impact of a major demographic group reaching a new stage in their lives, as aging 'baby boomers' become 'empty nesters' and decide its time for a change in their current ...
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Why Use a REALTOR®
April 19, 2024
Many consumers consider selling their home directly but eventually turn to REALTORS. Smart home sellers realize they need the expertise in pricing their home, making connections with REALTORS working with buyers, arranging and staffing open houses, and coordinating with other professionals in the sales process MLS / SIA .
Only about half of all ...
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Determine Your Home’s Asking Price
April 17, 2024
Lots of people out there want to buy your home. The right asking price will attract buyers’ attention, and pay you a maximum return. You don’t want to set your price too low or too high. Setting too low a price means you could miss out on thousands of dollars that some buyer would have happily paid.
Setting too high a price can scare away ...
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When Is The Best Time of Year to Sell a House?
April 15, 2024
Is there such a thing as a best time of year to sell a house? Certainly, seasonal factors come into play when trying to sell a home, but there are other things to consider as well, like the tug and pull of supply and demand, as well as unique local market conditions.
No matter when a home goes on the market, one should take a few things under ...
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