Cynthia Trapp
Licensed in MI & IN Managing Broker, Edwardsburg & Niles Offices
REALTOR®, RSPS, SRS, ABR, GRI
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December
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7 Stages of Selling Your Home
If you're about to put your home up for sale, you may not be sure what to expect, even if you've been through this before. Just as each home is unique, so no two home sales are exactly the same, and it pays to have someone in your corner who will guide you through the process. Here are seven stages of home selling and what to watch out for along the way.1.TIMING & PRICING
Going hand in hand, timing and pricing are crucial factors to consider when putting your home up for sale. You kn...
September
17
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The Dangers of Deferred Maintenance
Life moves fast, and it's easy to let home maintenance slip, but that's never a good idea. From clogged gutters to peeling paint to broken trim, a bunch of relatively minor chores can quickly add up to a big problem…especially when you're ready to sell your home.
Once you've accepted an offer, the first thing the buyers will do is have your home inspected. Since no home is perfect, and inspectors are paid to look for problems, they will find them. The home inspection report will detail any problem areas the inspector finds. These can range from the trivial – a loose door handle – to the serious – a cracked foundation. Depending on their disposition and what the inspection reveals, the buyers may choose t...
May
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More Than A Job
A career in real estate comes with some significant challenges, even in a place as beautiful and friendly as Southwest Michigan. There is no steady paycheck, no guaranteed income, and it costs money just to call yourself a REALTOR®. You might put in months of work, only to have it fall apart. When there is no deal, there is no pay. But beyond the financial loss, there is an emotional price. You're not just brokering a transaction; you are investing yourself in these situations and directly affecting peoples' lives. Through real estate, you build relationships, and you care about the people you've come to know. Which is why being a REALTOR® can also be extremely rewarding in ways that many careers are not.
I took on a listing which had been on the market for more than a year with other brokerages. With few s...
March
24
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Adding Color And Curb Appeal
Spring has FINALLY reached us here in Southwest Michigan! As you spend more time outside, are you contemplating any landscaping projects? If you're going to sell your home this year, putting some effort into your yard is a good investment. No matter how appealing your home is on the inside, if the yard looks unappealing, or worse, neglected, potential buyers may decide to not step one foot in the door.
A well-landscaped yard is a selling feature which can tip the scale in your favor if buyers are choosing between several homes. People are busy and they want a yard that's easy to maintain. You can provide this by planting flower beds with perennials, decorative grasses, and flowering bushes. These plants will provide color and texture year after year with minimal care.
March
10
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Fix It Before It Prevents A Sale
With spring on the horizon, are you thinking of putting your home up for sale? If you answered yes, here's the next question: is your home ready to be sold? Being sale-ready means more than a simple spring cleaning. Now is the time to dig deeper and fix any problems that could hinder a sale. More buyers than ever are obtaining government loans to purchase a home, so making sure yours will qualify is extra important.
Although requirements differ from loan to loan, and what is acceptable varies from appraiser to appraiser, here are some things you ought to check off your to-do list before your home hits the market.
Broken Windows. It seems minor, but a cracked window that you have no problem ignoring is a big deal to many appraisers. They view it as a source of heat loss and p...
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