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Can you say without hesitation that your agent is actively earning the commission on your house, or perhaps your agent is doing the minimum to keep you happy? Your agent could be starring in a bad movie in which you are the gullible homeowner, intimating that he/she is showing your listing day and night, when […]

Resolutions are made each new year by a multitude of people. In the best of intentions some are kept, but in most instances, the vast majority are not. When it comes to real estate transactions, it is time to make a pledge and keep your resolutions while trying to sell your house in the new […]

Getting impatient? Do you want to make an offer on your next house while still owning your current house? Of course, you will want to be prepared for the worst-case scenario – being obligated to pay your current mortgage while waiting for a buyer and finding the perfect move-up home in a tight market that […]

Any good seller knows, staging a home is meant to create the best possible impression for buyers. Staging a listing should emphasize unique aspects of the property while minimizing perceived deficiencies. It is certainly best to avoid obvious attempts at covering up smells and/or hiding unneeded nick knacks. Instead, make sure to clean carpets, drapes […]

Approximating how much you will make after selling your house is a fairly complex task. Calculating net profit can be tricky when you consider the need to estimate required repair costs, staging fees, other listing needs, and agent commissions. So, just how much will you be able to put into your bank account after selling […]

Do you live next door to the proverbial “junker” in the driveway and a back yard full of weeds and trash? Yep, your neighbor is a hoarder and you are living a nightmare when you try to sell your house. Despite having one of the nicest houses in the neighborhood, you live next door – […]

Selling your listing is like engaging in a competitive chess game; making the right moves at the right time means the difference between winning (make a successful sale) and losing (failing to obtain any reasonable offers). Obviously, the stakes are far higher in the second instance when you’re trying to sell your house. The following […]

When your property is for sale and the buyer is proclaiming he or she is willing to make a cash deal, it is far more apt to modify the old adage to emphasize, “… let the seller beware.” It may be an unfortunate reality, but a seller may become the victim of a scam when […]

The old adage certainly rings true when selling a home. If you want to “win the game,” you need to be surrounded by a team of highly competent and experienced players. Of course, you need your “quarterback,” your agent that leads your team in pursuit of its goal – a profitable sale. But, you also […]

It is no doubt very discouraging when all of the preparation associated with putting a house on the market ends in despair when the sale falls through. But, do not fret too much. Take some time to reflect on the situation and make an informed decision: chart a new course, lower the price or take […]