If you’ve bought or sold a house before, it may be tempting to decide to go through the process without the help of a real estate agent and their fee. Know what you’re getting into before taking on this responsibility. For both buyers and sellers, an agent is an important ally who can handle the…
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9 Things Home Sellers Do During the Holidays That Scare Off Buyers
By Janet Siroto, Realtor Once upon a time, the month of December was a snow-swept dead zone for selling your home. The thinking was, “Why even bother showing it? No one is home shopping now.” Fast-forward to today’s full-boil real-estate market, however, and this traditional home-selling timeline has changed. Even amid the holiday hubbub, people…
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Turning Owners Into Sellers
By Realtor Inventory shortages have plagued markets across the country, but a new survey suggests a turnaround may soon begin to break for frustrated buyers who can’t find enough homes for sale. Ten percent of homeowners say they plan to list their home for sale this year, and more than a quarter—26%—say they plan to…
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Attract More Buyers
If you’re planning to sell your home, you should understand what helps properties sell and how to get more eyes on your listing. To further comprehend how a buyer’s mind works during a real estate transaction, check out this list of the essential factors of a house, as reported by the National Association of Realtors. …
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Buy or Sell an Energy Efficient Home
Energy efficiency is all the rage when it comes to the real estate market. Buyers and sellers alike have taken to the importance of implementing smarter, more efficient appliances and systems into their homes. Whether you’re buying or selling, energy-efficient homes are commodities on both sides of the market. Properties that are already equipped with…
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