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Five Home-Staging Tips to Sell Quickly!
There are two rules when it comes to selling a home: price it well and make it look amazing. If you aren’t sold on the latter, open up the KW Mobile Search App and scroll through the properties for sale in your area. You will quickly see that today’s buyer is flooded...
4 Tips for Selling Homes with Pets that Won’t Put You in the Doghouse
Selling a home is stressful enough for home owners, but selling a home with pets can be even more stressful. In addition to the usual concerns home owners have, clients with pets also have to consider if they should move their animals out while the home is for sale,...
HOW TO CHOOSE A MOVING COMPANY
A Moving Company Can Be A Convenience Or Not… …Depending on who you hire! Moving companies are one of the most active areas at the Better Business Bureau – They process thousands of complaints each year in regards to overcharging, theft, damage to property, and...
4 MAJOR FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE RESALE VALUE OF A HOME
Homebuyers navigating the real estate market often focus on the factors that suit their needs today — and for the duration that they live at the property. Many overlook the home’s future resale value. Yet, according to NAR (National Association Of Realtors), you...
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT APPRAISALS
The Dreaded Appraisal… There’s nothing more feared in the transaction process as the appraisal. The sellers pray that the home isn’t worth less and the buyers pray that the home isn’t worth more. On either side of the transaction, the appraisal can often be a deal...
COMMON RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS TO WATCH OUT FOR
Code violations can vary. On the spectrum from quick fix to absolute deal breaker, a broken smoke alarm is cheap and easy, but an un-permitted swimming pool will cost tens of thousands of dollars. In this article, we’ll tell you the most common code violations. 1)...
5 COMMON ITEMS THAT CAUSE DISPUTES BETWEEN BUYERS AND SELLERS
It’s a familiar story. The buyer of a Victorian home in a desirable neighborhood falls in love with the antique chandelier that hangs in the dining room. It fits the space beautifully and the crystal drops cascade light across the room. Yet, when she buys the home and...
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO CLOSE ON A HOME?
It’s All About The Timing… Whether you’re buying or selling, the time it takes from accepted offer to the closing table can be a major headache. The average home buyer spends around four months house hunting and looks at approximately 20 homes before closing a deal....
CAN YOU SELL A HOME WITH CODE VIOLATIONS?
Code violations can vary on the spectrum from quick fix to absolute deal breaker — A broken smoke alarm is easy and cheap to fix, but a swimming pool without a permit could cost tens of thousands of dollars to bring up to code. In this article, we’ll give you...
10 WAYS YOU’RE TURNING OFF POTENTIAL HOME BUYERS
From pet beds to princess palaces, here are 10 features that could make your home less attractive to home buyers. 1: Turning Your Garage Into A Family Room As a Realtor, I see this infraction happening more often than you'd think. But most home buyers want a secure,...
HOW TO SELL YOUR HOME FOR MORE MONEY AND IN LESS TIME
From photography to proper pricing, this comprehensive guide is going to teach you the 7 essential steps to selling your home to get more money in less time. Step 1: Find A Listing Agent A Listing Agent Has Daily Experience Selling Homes Hiring a Listing Agent is a...
How Much Is Your Home Worth?
Today, I'm going to show you how to properly price a home. How To Set The List Price Of Your House Surprise. You Don’t Get To Choose! That’s right. You don’t get to name your price — The buyers do. Once you hire a listing agent, one who is familiar with your market,...