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Be careful how your home listing is worded. Some traditional real estate terms aren't as effective as you'd think. Some real estate listing terms have been in use for so long they’re practically clichés: “Must-see!” “Handyman’s special!” “Motivated...
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The following home maintenance checklist can help with your summer home repairs. Summer’s heat and dry weather can be tough on your home. A little home maintenance can go a long way to keep your house in good repair. Follow this checklist to stay on top of your home maintenance during the summer...
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When considering offers, take into account more than just the price of the house. Your house has been on the market and now you have an offer. What should you consider when deciding whether to accept, reject, or counter? First, remember that the offer is not just about a price for your house. The potential...
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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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Think about how easy it will be to sell a home, before you buy it Buying into a good neighborhood is the best way to ensure that a home is likely to retain its value. But besides location, there are the other factors that make a home more likely to be easy to sell in the future. Curb appeal Look for...
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Try these easy ideas to give the outside of your home a makeover. Home makeovers are not just for the inside of your house. In many cases, the exterior of a home can be in desperate need of a makeover. The exterior is the most visible part of your home, but too often it can also be the most neglected...
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Before you buy, think about how appealing your new home will be when it's time for you to sell. The most important features that help sell a home are the three you hear about all the time: location, location, location. But beyond neighborhood, there are a number of factors that influence resale value...
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Curb appeal counts. Here’s how to get the biggest bang for your buck when you’re trying to sell your home. Before that “For Sale” sign is hammered into your front lawn, stand back and take a good look at what you see. Many potential buyers are going to get their first -- and perhaps...
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The time it takes to sell a home varies, but there are things you can do to sell your home faster. There’s no sure answer to how much time you need to sell your home. Some homes take days to sell, while others take months. A study done by the National Association of REALTORS® in 2004 found...
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Move-in day is the perfect time to create some very special memories. Few homeowners ever forget the first time they unlocked and opened the front door to their new home. It’s in that moment, after the paperwork has been signed, the keys have been collected from the REALTOR®, and the household...