Practical Advice For Home Sellers


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How to Price Your Home to Sell

Each home is unique and has its own story to tell. So how do you know how to price your home? Here are some guidelines to help you determine a realistic asking price. Review…
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How to Sell Your Home in the Spring

In real estate, as in life, you only get one chance to make a good first impression. Once your home’s listing goes live, the days on market start ticking. In the Internet age,…
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What to Do if Your Home Is Not Selling

In a strong market, a home priced right that shows well often sells within six weeks. If it doesn’t, many sellers become frustrated and anxious, especially if their agent suggests a price reduction. Here's what…
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Planning to Sell Your Home? It’s Never Too Early to Strategize

Selling a home is a big financial and emotional transaction, one of the biggest you'll ever experience. So it's vital to plan your sale as much as you can in advance. Here are…
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Should You Sell Your Home in Winter?

Over the years, I’ve asked sellers if they would consider listing their home in January, right after the first of the year. At first, they look at me like I’m crazy. Who sells…

How to avoid delays in a real estate transaction

Delays in a home closing can often involve a financial penalty or additional negotiations, causing tempers to flare. Here are four items that should go at the top of your home closing…
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What You Should Know About Real Estate Comps

Real estate comps is a term that refers to homes located in the same area and that are similar in size, condition and features as the home you're trying to buy or sell. Buyers look…
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Are You Ready to Sell Your Home?

The real estate market is strong in many areas, so it might be tempting to put your home up for sale. But are you really ready to sell your home? Here are some…
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Tips for Selling a Home Remotely

Sometimes, you have to move quickly and sell your home later, often from a distance. It's challenging enough to sell a home. And being far away makes it even more challenging to prep the…
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Home Damaged During Escrow? Here’s What to Do

Home damaged during escrow due to fire, flood or other event? Here's what you need to do. 1. Review the contract Most contracts include a process for dealing with damage if it happens. Typically,…