Category: Selling a home
If you have a mortgage, but can’t stop dreaming of a brand new home, we’re here to help you navigate the selling process. Get tips and tools for a smoother sale.
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Five Scary Mistakes to Avoid When Selling your Home
Read more: Five Scary Mistakes to Avoid When Selling your HomeThe prospect of selling your home can seem daunting—even scary—but it doesn’t have to be a frightful ordeal. There are a lot of steps to take on this journey, and one misstep of any kind can potentially cost you valuable time and money. Read on to see a list of spine-chilling mistakes to avoid when…
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Real Estate Podcasts for Home Sellers
Read more: Real Estate Podcasts for Home SellersIf you’re a first-time home seller, you may have many questions about the process: What do I need to do to prepare my house for sale? How do I determine the list price? How long will it take to sell? How can I navigate multiple offers? On the other hand, if you’re a returning seller,…
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How Energy Efficient Home Features Improve Resale Value
Read more: How Energy Efficient Home Features Improve Resale ValueWhen buying a home, you’re likely going to be thinking about features and details that will fit your needs and lifestyle. However, if you plan on eventually selling your home, you may also be considering what aspects could help improve the resale value. Energy efficient home features are often useful selling points, as they can…
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Get Your Home Ready to Sell this Spring
Read more: Get Your Home Ready to Sell this SpringSpring will be here before you know it, bringing warmer weather, fragrant flowers and the desire to clean and organize, well, practically everything. But if you plan to sell your home this season, you might want to take your tidying to the next level. Lucky for you, we know what homebuyers are seeking (and we…
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Lighting Tips to Help Sell Your Home
Read more: Lighting Tips to Help Sell Your HomeYou’ve found the right real estate agent. You’ve repaired or replaced everything that needed fixing. You’ve covered the three D’s of home staging—Decluttering, Depersonalization and Deep cleaning. Finally, it’s time to put your home on the market. But, wait! There’s one often-overlooked detail that could sabotage all your hard work: the lighting. In the game…
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Holiday Home Staging Checklist
Read more: Holiday Home Staging ChecklistThe key to staging a home—regardless of the time of year—is to create an inviting, clutter-free environment that will generate interest from prospective buyers and agents. Although it’s fine to add a little holiday flair to your living spaces, keeping seasonal decorations classy and contained can help speed up your home sale. We’ve created this…
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Should I Sell My House Now?
Read more: Should I Sell My House Now?The decision to sell your house is a big one. There are a lot of factors to ponder when weighing the pros and cons of taking this step. In addition to market conditions, your family’s lifestyle is an important consideration. Read on to see some other elements to mull over when asking yourself, “Should I…
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Staging a Home for Quick Sale
Read more: Staging a Home for Quick SalePlanning to list your home? If you want to sell it faster, consider creating a neutral, welcoming space that appeals to all potential homebuyers. This infographic covers some of the best home staging tips to sell your place quickly—and for top dollar!
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2023 Housing Market Update for Home Sellers
Read more: 2023 Housing Market Update for Home SellersThere has been a lot of volatility in the housing market in recent years, but the pressures of the pandemic have slowly begun to ease, and you’re considering listing your home for sale. Good news! Although some challenges remain, there are still many areas across the country where both the demand and pricing for homes…
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How Long Does It Take to Sell a House?
Read more: How Long Does It Take to Sell a House?While an experienced listing agent may be able to provide a pretty reliable estimate based on current market conditions, the answer to the question “How long does it take to sell a house?” is not so cut-and-dried. The timeline for a home sale is dependent on a variety of factors, including local supply, general demand,…
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Tips for Showing a Home (Despite Kids & Pets!)
Read more: Tips for Showing a Home (Despite Kids & Pets!)Staging your home for sale can be a challenge if you have young children and/or pets. Following are some helpful hints for showing your home to agents and buyers when you have these potentially uncooperative housemates.
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Finding a Real Estate Agent You Love: An Overview
Read more: Finding a Real Estate Agent You Love: An OverviewFinding a real estate agent you love is a tricky task when you have thousands of candidates at your fingertips. Should you work with a friend or referral, or go for an agent with the highest online ranking? What are the potential red flags? We put together a handy overview to help you navigate these…
