Advice for Todays Home Seller

Selling a home is an emotional process for many sellers, especially first-time sellers and those who have lived in their homes for a long time. People sell for many reasons; whatever yours is, here’s how to handle it. 

The first time you sell a home, you may be anxious about the process. After all you don’t know what to expect. However, with the market always changing, even experienced sellers may encounter uncertainty. To help make the process worry free, follow these tips and be...

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Second Time’s a Charm!: Sell the House that Didn’t Sell

Don’t get discouraged if your property hasn’t sold during its first appearance on the market. Your home may actually have been one of the most appealing listings of its kind—and the reasons it didn’t sell may have nothing to do with the property itself or the market. Rather, a number of separate factors may have influenced the outcome. Take a step back, break your original selling method into parts, and allow yourself time to evaluate each one. Make a commitment. Establish...

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Hire the Right Agent, For the Right Reasons
 Choosing an agent is a decision that could ultimately cost or save you thousands of dollars. Keep in mind the individual you choose will be handling almost every maneuver in the biggest financial investment of your life. Experience, interests, and expertise vary from agent to agent, so align your own needs with the abilities of an appropriate representative.
- Your agent must be familiar with trends of the local market.
- A realtor should be able to lay out for you, in detail, a marketing...
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Dealing with Stress when Selling Your Home

Let's face it. Planning events, even exciting ones like an overseas vacation, can be stressful. So, it's not surprising that some homeowners — even those thrilled about moving — can slip into "worry mode" when putting their property up for sale.

Unfortunately, this anxiety can make the process of selling an unpleasant experience. Who wants that? So here are some things you can do to reduce selling stress and enjoy the adventure.

  • Understand the selling process. The more you know about the...
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Listing first saves you money!
If you have not yet listed your house for sale and you then find the home of your dreams, how will you take advantage of the situation? 
How will you proceed? Do you have enough equity to qualify for another mortgage?
Buyers frequently ask to put an offer in on a property conditional to selling their home. Let's consider the "subject to sale" offer from the Sellers perspective;
  • In this scenario, the Seller is not guaranteed a firm sale since it's dependant on if and when the Buyers...
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