Posts with tag 'Home For Sale'

Selling your home is always a major undertaking. When you need the funds from the sale in order to purchase your next home, though, the pressure certainly goes up a notch. Or two. If the thought of facing this scenario gives you the jitters, you're not alone. Most people consider moving one of the most stressful events in life, and with so many interdependent factors at play during a simultaneous sale and purchase, it's not hard to imagine what could go wrong. That's why having professional guidance is so important. I've experienced this situation with a number of clients over the years, and here's what I've learned:

FEAR HOLDS PEOPLE BACK

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When it's time to sell their house, homeowners seem to fall into one of two categories: those who think they have to put in months of extra work to get every last detail perfect, and those who think their home is good enough as-is with zero effort on their part.

Actually, the best course of action usually falls somewhere in the middle. Depending on the condition of the home and how much the seller wants to profit, the to-do list could be less painful than you might think.

Before I list a home for sale, I always advise the sellers on what it will take to get the best results. for those with the will and time to make improvements, I recommend the least expensive yet most effective ways they can improve their home's chances of chances of a quick sale at maximum price.

Here are five relatively minor improvements which make...

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Selling your home is always a major undertaking. When you need the funds from the sale in order to purchase your next home, though, the pressure certainly goes up a notch. Or two.

If the thought of facing this scenario gives you the jitters, you're not alone. Most people consider moving one of the most stressful events in life, and with so many interdependent factors at play during a simultaneous sale and purchase, it's not hard to imagine what could go wrong. That's why having professional guidanc...

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Some people make my job so much easier, just by being themselves! One instance of this was when I listed a custom-built home in Niles. I was delighted to see that the house had been kept in excellent repair through preventative maintenance. I was positively ecstatic to find it was immaculately clean and uncluttered. Being extremely organized and thoughtful people, they had already packed away their nonessential items and deep cleaned the entire house before they ever called me.

I cannot overstate how helpful all this preparation was in the sale of the home! In most instances, there are plenty of opportunities for sellers to stress out during the sale: preparing for showings, waiting for inspection results, dealing with...

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Avoid these Sale Stoppers BEFORE your home hits the market!

If you think about it, do you believe that your home is still a good fit for you? Some life circumstances cause our housing needs to change, and you may find yourself crammed in tighter than ever, or wondering what to do with all that extra space. If this sounds familiar and you feel it's finally time to move, you may not be sure where to start, even if you've done this before. That's completely understandable!

The best way to get your home is ready for sale is to make sure it is as clea...

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