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EDITOR'S NOTE: With foreclosure properties still dominating the housing landscape in the U.S., we've asked our friends at RealtyTrac® to guest author some articles to shed light on the foreclosure crisis. RealtyTrac is the most trusted source of foreclosure information in the country. We...
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If you're having trouble landing a buyer for your home, maybe you need better bait. A soft real estate market is a lot like the breakfast cereal aisle at the supermarket. Suppose you have two virtually identical boxes of corn flakes. They both offer the same nutritional value, similar taste and can...
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Give yourself a marketplace edge by offering buyers peace of mind. Which home would you rather buy? One that offers you no protection if the furnace, air conditioner, dishwasher, plumbing or garage door opener go kaput, or one with a home warranty that gets the problem fixed for less than $100? Most...
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Can you still get top dollar if you have to move before you sell? If you’ve ever tried to sell a home, you probably heard a lot about clearing the clutter. Buyers want to see a home’s potential, experts say. Decluttering the rooms and taking out personal items helps buyers see themselves...
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Just because you need to unload your home quickly doesn't mean you have to settle for less. Here's how to make a profitable sale on short notice. You’ve just landed a dream job on the west coast. The only glitch? You start in two months and need to sell your home -- pronto! Here are some...
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Eagle-eyed buyers will see the flaws, so beat them to the punch and send your home to the top of their list. Your eyes and a buyer’s eyes are not the same. You’re probably looking at your home through rose-colored glasses. A buyer’s eyes, meanwhile, are zeroing in on flaws big and small...
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The first step in home selling is to get your house ready for market. The home selling process can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve broken it down into six easy steps. This article describes the first step: Getting your home ready to sell. The more preparation you do beforehand...
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The first step in home selling is to get your house ready for market. The home selling process can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve broken it down into six easy steps. This article describes the first step: Getting your home ready to sell. The more preparation you do beforehand...
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Clear the clutter, and make your home look bigger. If you’re in the process of selling a small home, you can’t do much about its size. But there are buyers for small homes and staging your home properly can help you get the sale. Staging a small home Home staging is a growing industry in...
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You should ask a REALTOR® some important questions before choosing them to act as your listing agent. Perhaps your best friend asks you to co-sign a loan for the new car he’s desperate to own. Or maybe your sister won’t qualify for a mortgage on her first home unless you co-sign the loan...
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Don't sit back and let your home languish on the market. There are steps you can take to get that sale. Your home’s been on the market for months with hardly a nibble. So, what’s the problem? It could be one of a number of factors. Fortunately, turning things around may be easier than...
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Price, condition, competition, access -- these and other factors can mean the difference between a speedy sale and no sale. You’re set to buy a new home, but you can’t go ahead with your plans until you find a ready buyer for the home you currently own. With more homes on the market today...
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Know your market and price appropriately to make the sale. The phrase “up-and-coming neighborhood” can be code for a risky or dangerous neighborhood. These areas are often close to a city’s downtown, and that usually brings with it a certain amount of crime. But these risks also usually...
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The housing market’s seasonal swings are just one of the factors you’ll want to take into account when you pick your moment. Everything has a season – including selling your house. Listing at the right moment could mean more money in your pocket. Traditionally, spring is the hottest...
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Turn a potential liability into an asset. In some parts of the country, selling a home is easier if it has a pool. In many cases, however, selling a home with a pool, pond or even high-maintenance landscaping will take some extra work. In one study of similarly priced houses in the same community, homes...