Archive for the ‘Home Selling Tips’ Category

A Professional Can Hlep Guide the Way

Friday, January 11th, 2013

Once you decide it’s time to sell, the next step is to select the right real estate professional. This will ensure the process is smooth and that you accomplish your goal. Some agents deal specifically with sellers, while others focus on only buyers or both types of consumers. Below are some tips I think you’ll…Read More »

Home Seller Tip | Address Fix It Items

Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

If you need a new roof, but don’t want to redo it for that buyer, don’t kill your deal, the second buyer will probably want it too. Real Estate Tip provided by:

A CENTURY 21® Home Protection Plan can give your property the edge

Friday, January 4th, 2013

When you are trying to sell your home you need to make it stand out from the rest. The CENTURY 21 Home Protection Plan, administered by AHSSM, helps protect your potential buyers from the hassles of unexpected, covered repairs – and with the listing coverage, you’re protected too! That can help you avoid putting money…Read More »

The Top 10 Tips To Add Value To Your Home

Monday, December 17th, 2012

Clean, Organize, and Neutralize Your Space: Unclutter your house to make it look bigger and cleaner. Buyers need to be able to envision their own belongings in the home, so avoid using bright colors and too many personal effects. Keep your lawn green: Get your lawn in shape. A patchy lawn takes away from the…Read More »

What To Know About 3.8% House Tax

Monday, November 19th, 2012

Learn the most important takeaways for REALTORS® when it comes to the 3.8% tax that’s part of health care reform: When you add up all of your income from every possible source, and that total is less than $200,000 ($250,000 on a joint tax return), you will not be subject to this tax. The 3.8%…Read More »

After An Accepted Offer

Friday, October 12th, 2012

  Once you and the buyer have “signed on the dotted line,” there are a few more steps leading to the closing. Here’s a reminder of what will be happening. Inspection Period.  During this time, the buyer and/or hired inspectors will be making appointments to inspect the home. It is best if you are not…Read More »

Negotiating The Sale

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

  Negotiating a purchase agreement may be the trickiest aspect of your real estate transaction. Negotiating is not all luck or natural talent. Being successful in the negotiation process encompasses the learned ability to use certain skills and techniques to arrive at a win-win agreement for sides of the agreement.   Most home buyers and…Read More »

Home Sellers Tip | Replace the Garage Door

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012

  Thinking about remodeling, but don’t know which projects will give you the most bang for your buck? One Surprising, but fairly easy change,  is to replace the garage door. According to a recent report, more than 80 percent of the cost is recouped during a resale.

Home Sellers Tip | Lighten Up Your Home

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012

  Lighten up your home.  Some people just like to live in dark houses.  Homes show much better brighter.  Leave the shades up, the drapes open and the lights on.

Home Sellers Tip | Curb Appeal Ideas

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012

  To get the buyers out of the car and into your house, improve your curb appeal… mow your law, and turn on the sprinklers for 30 minutes before the showing to make the lawn sparkle, put a pot of bright flowers on the porch or deck, and keep the lawn toys, garden tools and…Read More »