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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Checklist: Knowing When it’s Time to Sell
Read more: Checklist: Knowing When it’s Time to SellThere are many factors involved with selling a home, and knowing when to sell is chief among them. With the aim of simplifying your decision, we’ve created the following checklist, outlining various motivators people have to sell their home. If you can check off any of the boxes below, you might be ready to put…
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5 Tips for Streamlining Your Home Sale
Read more: 5 Tips for Streamlining Your Home SaleWondering what you can do to help ensure a quick and profitable home sale? We’ve got you covered! Following are five fundamental tips to help streamline your home sale so you can skip the headaches and get started on the next chapter of your life. Hire a real estate agent. An experienced seller’s agent knows…
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Help! I Bought a New Home But Still Haven’t Sold My Old Home
Read more: Help! I Bought a New Home But Still Haven’t Sold My Old HomeCongratulations! You’re under contract for a new home. There’s just one problem: your current home hasn’t sold—and closing day is coming up fast. What to do? Here are a few options to consider when you’ve purchased a home but still haven’t sold your old home. Take out a bridge loan (or swing loan) Ask your…
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Staging Your Home on a Dime
Read more: Staging Your Home on a DimeIt’s a common dilemma among sellers: Staging your home can increase its value, but you don’t want to spend a small fortune on a professional stager. Good news! It’s possible to prepare your home for showings for a fraction of the cost of a staging company—and still sell it for top dollar. Following are some…
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Six Things to Know When Selling a House
Read more: Six Things to Know When Selling a HouseSelling a house doesn’t happen overnight, and it can be a confusing, overwhelming process. We’ve rounded up six key tips to help out—if you’re thinking of listing, take a look! 1. Figure out your finances If you’re selling your home, you’re probably planning on buying a new one. Save yourself time and frustration by confirming…
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Kick up the Curb Appeal: 5 Ways to Give Your Home a Great First Impression
Read more: Kick up the Curb Appeal: 5 Ways to Give Your Home a Great First ImpressionWhether you’re meeting your future in-laws or going in for a job interview, first impressions can make all the difference. The same is true for your home—especially when it’s on the market. Even if your house isn’t up for sale, making a few small changes can give your exterior a fresh look and give your…
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Choosing Paint Colors for Resale Success
Read more: Choosing Paint Colors for Resale SuccessDid you know that people tend to eat less when food is served on blue plates? Or that we tend to look heavier when wearing red? Color has a huge influence on our perceptions and the decisions we make. Choosing good interior paint colors will ensure that your home has the best chance of being…
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Next-level Strategies for Selling a House
Read more: Next-level Strategies for Selling a HouseIn a bustling real estate market, it pays to find ways to stand out from the crowd. If your budget allows you to get creative, consider these next-level strategies for selling a house that others have tried—and which might attract the right buyer for you! Host an open house that raises the roof. Rather than…
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Online Marketing Techniques to Sell Your Home
Read more: Online Marketing Techniques to Sell Your HomeWhen it comes to marketing your home online, your best bet is probably a seller’s agent with the industry tools, skills and know-how to effectively advertise your home on the multiple listing service (MLS). However, once your MLS listing is out in the world, you might find that broadcasting it with some powerful—and freely available—online…
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What is a Seller’s Market in Real Estate?
Read more: What is a Seller’s Market in Real Estate?In real estate, a “seller’s market” occurs when the demand for housing exceeds the supply. This often results in multiple buyers competing for a single home. Cue the bidding wars… A seller’s market is obviously an ideal time to sell your home—especially if you have built up a lot of equity. But is it the…
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How Selling a Home Works
Read more: How Selling a Home WorksTransitioning from first-time buyer to first-time seller? Check out the following roadmap for an overview of the process and tips to help you successfully sell your home! Make home improvements You don’t want to sink unnecessary money into your current home (better to save it for the next one!), but there are a few prudent…
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Capturing Curb Appeal: 4 Real Estate Photography Tips
Read more: Capturing Curb Appeal: 4 Real Estate Photography TipsPhotos sell homes, and no photo is more important than the exterior shot that will be associated with your home’s MLS listing. Ideally, you or your real estate agent should hire a professional real estate photographer to do the job. But, if you’re listing your home independently or have a tight budget, here are some…
