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Who Will You Call?
It's been said that everyone knows at least three real estate agents. While that may not always be the case, choosing the right agent to help you sell a house can be a tough choice. Look beyond their commission rate, and ask yourself these questions to make your decision easier.
Do they really know the area? Whether they're new or not, they should have plenty of local knowledge. This is important when dealing with questions of school district, property taxes, planned changes to the community, or local ordinances. Someone who is thoroughly familiar with the area, and fond of it, will better convey that enthusiasm when marketing your home to potential buyers.
Are they easy to communicate with? Real estate agents have lives too, keeping b...
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Read This Before You Apply for a Mortgage
Our real estate agents often hear from our new clients that the process of getting a mortgage is intimidating. That's understandable!
Having an experienced real estate agent on your side does a lot to make applying for a home mortgage manageable.
Even so, it's important to know a few things about the process. Once you learn more, you'll see exactly what you need to do to make things easier.
That can be just what it takes to make your worries evaporate. The truth is, most people learn getting a mortgage is quite a bit easier than they imagined. It just takes some preparation.
These four steps will make it easier:
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WARNING: Don't Put Your Loan Approval In Danger
WAIT! You don't want to ruin this, do you? You may have been pre-approved for the loan, but that doesn't mean it's guaranteed. These common mistakes can cost you. The lender will pull your credit again shortly before closing. If you've done anything that gives them cause for concern they can raise your interest rate or worse, deny your loan. Here are some things your lender and your real estate agent should warn you about.
DON'T:
- CHANGE JOBS....
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Taking Center Stage
Staging is the process of making your home look appealing to the highest number of potential buyers, increasing the odds of a quicker and higher offer. When properly done, staging will make your home look so good, they'll want to move in that day! Statistics from a study conducted by the National Association of REALTORS® in 2017 show that home staging not only made it easier for buyers to visualize themselves living there, but it also decreased the amount of time a home spent on the market. If you want a leg up on the competition in your market area, consider these home staging projects.
LIVING ROOM
If you only stage one room in your house, make it this one. You can start by rearranging your furniture into inviting con...
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