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Selling Your Home? No Fur Balls, Old Cars or Kids Allowed!
Real Estate: FSBO • Published: October 17, 2011
When marketing your property for sale it's important to realize that your house is no longer yours. The way you live in a home when it is not on market is not the same when you live in your home when it's on market. Making simple changes to how you live in a property when your home is not on market vs living in a home when it is on market is the difference in whether the home will sells or not...
Don't Hire a Jack-Of-All-Trades
Real Estate: FSBO • Published: October 14, 2011
What is a Jack-of-All-Trades? This is an agent that lists properties then starts working with buyers. Sounds good?
Home Buyer's First and Last Impressions
Real Estate: FSBO • Published: May 9, 2011
Before you place your property on the market, repair, neutralize and de-clutter. You want your home to shine.
Sellers Don't Wait For Offers, Make Them!
Real Estate: FSBO • Published: May 9, 2011
Many times I am asked "Do Open Houses Sell?" The answer is of course they do, if done correctly. There are 2 prices in real estate the price with the agents commission and the price to the buyer without an agent. Learn to make offers directly to the buyer before they see your home.
Showcasing Your Property to SELL!
Real Estate: Selling • Published: May 4, 2011
Buyers are looking for move-in ready properties. Before placing your home on market for sale take the time to fix the items that are broken and neutralize the property. Here is a simple checklist of things to look for that will require your attention when selling your home.
Pricing Your Home To Sell Is Critical To Getting It SOLD!
Real Estate: FSBO • Published: May 4, 2011
Whether you are selling your home 'by owner' or through a realtor; pricing your home is critical to getting your home sold in today's real estate market. The trick to getting your home sold is pricing the home correctly to attract the majority of buyers to your property the minute it hits the market. If your property is priced right and the condition is good, your home is going to sell. However, if your home is overpriced or the condition is poor your home is going to sit on market for months or even years.
6 Important Factors You Must Know to Sell Your Home in Today's Real Estate Market
Real Estate: FSBO • Published: April 29, 2011
Learn the 6 major factors that influence your property chances to sell in today's real estate market. All these factors add up to getting your home sold. As a homeowner you control the two most important factors condition and price.
3 Ways to Sell Your Home Yourself
Real Estate: Selling • Published: April 25, 2011
Homeowners are now aware they are paying two real estate agents to list and sell their properties when only one agent does the majority of the work - the agent that brings the qualified buyer. Find out how savvy homeowners are listing their properties in the MLS for a nominal flat listing fee while maintaining their by owner status.
How to Get the Most Bang For Your Buck When Selling Your Home Yourself
Real Estate: FSBO • Published: April 22, 2011
In today's upside down market, homeowners can no longer afford to hire two agents when they can hire one. Learn the difference between flat fee listing agent and the traditional realtor and how to save thousands of dollars in real estate commission.
