When buying a home, would you consider asking the sellers to "hold" their home off the market without offering to give them a deposit? As a seller, would you take your home "off the market" for purchasers who were unwilling to give you a sum of money as a deposit?
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Home ownership has been called The American Dream. And yet, while 7 out of 10 Americans are either directly impacted by a disability, or know someone who is, only 7 percent of all adults with disabilities are homeowners. What's wrong with this picture?
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Read more... [Put and insider to work!]
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In a highly competitive industry like real estate, what reasons would a seller have for going it alone? Not surprisingly, the majority of unrepresented sellers choose to sell By Owner in order to avoid paying a commission.
Before traveling the For Sale By Owner route, consider the following question. Would you be willing to pay a commission if a real estate agent brought a ready and willing buyer to you?
Focusing too much on commission might be penny-wise but dollar foolish, especially when you learn that homes sold by realty professionals fetch 16% more than those sold by unrepresented sellers. 16% is roughly three times the fee that many brokerages charge for their valuable service, so it's easy to see how paying for representation is likely to put more money in your pocket, not less.
What's the explanation for the difference in sale prices? Most commonly, it comes down to the fact that unrepresented sellers are showing their home to a much smaller universe of buyers than the one that real estate agents can bring. By exposing your property to the widest segment of qualified buyers, you significantly increase your chances of a full price offer from a genuinely motivated party.
Honestly discuss your concerns about brokerage fees with an agent you trust, who will cooperate with you to create a fair and valuable relationship. |
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It's easy to understand how landscaping can enhance your home's appearance, livability, and resale value. There are many affordable improvements that will boost your curb appeal, but you can begin by investing in just a little elbow grease to trim bushes and prune dead tree limbs.
One simple project that will significantly impact your property's perceived value is planting trees. Proper installation of just three trees can cut energy bills an average of $100 to $250 annually!
Then there's the question of color, and plants like junipers and boxwood provide interest all year long. When planting flowers, you’ll find that red and white colors provide the biggest impact.
Water goes hand in hand with planting and landscaping, and everyone (including the birds) loves the soothing sound of a cascading pond waterfall or fountain. Also consider ways to conserve water in the garden, like xeriscaping with drought-resistant plants.
You certainly don't have to go "whole hog," and you can cut your costs by working in stages. Of course, you can learn more about the most beneficial landscaping by visiting a botanical garden, participating in a local "garden walk," or getting advice from your neighbors.
The most important thing to keep in mind is to have fun. And who knows? Developing your green thumb now may just produce a little more "green" when you sell your home! |
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How would you feel if you owned two homes, with two sets of monthly mortgage payments, two sets of taxes and insurance, and the responsibility for the maintenance on both?
When you're ready to buy your next home, it could happen. Let's take a look at why. More often than not, buyers begin looking at prospective new homes before they have sold their existing home. When they find a home that suits their needs, a potentially painful dilemma may arise. How do they make a commitment to purchase the second home when they have not yet sold the first one?
One common solution is to sign an agreement to purchase the second home that is made contingent upon the sale of their existing home. In other words, if the first home doesn't sell, the buyers have no obligation to complete the purchase of the second one.
You can make the most of this situation by remembering one very important concept: work exclusively with the same real estate professional on both homes. Here's why. When you decide on which new home you plan to buy, your agent will help structure the purchase, taking into account your existing home.
By letting the same agent market your present home, both purchase and sale can be coordinated to your benefit, resulting in deep satisfaction rather than a deep dilemma. |
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