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The past couple of years were tough on home buyers. Trade-up buyers who were selling one home to buy another had a particularly hard time. If they needed to sell in order to buy, they couldn’t compete against buyers who could afford to pay all cash. But, if they sold their...
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Perhaps you’ve heard a horror story about a seller whose real estate transaction didn’t turn out as planned. It may have gone something like this. The house takes forever to sell and when it does the seller is disappointed with the price. Then the termite inspection reveals...
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No one likes to make mistakes, especially homebuyers. If you make a mistake buying a computer or TV, the consequences aren’t serious. But a home buying mistake can cost you plenty. Fortunately, you can learn from others’ mistakes. Here are some tips for avoiding pitfalls so...
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Staging is a relatively new concept in the residential resale market. But new-home builders having been staging homes with good results for decades. It's not uncommon for a builder to pre-sell an entire housing development of unfinished homes by using a few decorated models.
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Buying and selling homes can be stressful. One way to reduce the stress level is to find a trustworthy, energetic and professional real estate agent to work with--someone with whom you have a good rapport. It helps if the agent has years of experience and is personable,...
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The listing agreement is a contract between the seller and the listing broker. It sets out the conditions of the listing. While the details of the agreement should be negotiated, a listing agreement generally includes the following:
the length of the listing period -- as t
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