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Property Preparation Would your home show to its fullest potential if an Open House were held tomorrow? If the answer is no, it is not considered “Show Ready” and could give the buyer an advantage in the negotiation process. We should avoid any potential points of negotiation from the initial list date. ...

6 BATHROOM COLOR SCHEMES THAT WILL NEVER LOOK DATED

By Jacquelene Symond Bathrooms can be one of the most challenging rooms to overhaul. Renovating them can not only put a strain on your time and budget, but it puts the room out of commission while the work’s being done. No one wants to renovate their bathroom more often than ...

10 WAYS YOU SHOULDN’T DECORATE YOUR HOME

While it’s true that “anything goes” when it comes to your decorating style, there are some rules-of-thumb to follow to help your home look its best. This no-no on this list of decorating don’ts are likely to top any designer’s list of pet peeves when it comes to home accessories. Too Small ...

Why Use A Broker Realtor®

By Realtor.com Team. Buying a home is the biggest investment most people will ever make, but not all real estate agents are equal. Find out how the experience and training of a Realtor® can help you get into your dream home. 1. What Exactly Is a Realtor? Not every salesperson with a license to sell real estate is a Realtor. ...

THE NINE STEPS TO PREPARE FOR YOUR HOME PURCHASE

For most people, buying a home can be an intimidating event. But with some planning ahead of time, it’s not very complicated. So you’ll understand exactly what to expect, I like to provide my buyers with a road map of the entire deal. These are my nine steps to purchasing ...

Why You Should Get An Inspection

Whether you are buying or selling a home, you should have a professional home inspection performed. A home inspection will look at the systems that make up the building such as: Structural elements, foundation, framing, etc Plumbing systems Roofing, Electrical Systems Cosmetic condition, paint, siding, etc. If you are buying a home, you need to ...

Tips On Reading An Inspection Report

When interviewing a home inspector, ask the inspector what type of report format he or she provides. There are many styles of reports used by property inspectors, including the checklist, computer generated using inspection programs, and the narrative style. Some reports are delivered on-site and some may take as long as ...

Why Using A Realtor Save You Money When Buying A New Home

Although 97% of home buyers utilize the services of a Realtor when purchasing a re-sale, they don’t realize that a Realtor is also very important when purchasing a new home. A market knowledgeable Realtor representing you is critical to achieving your goals in the purchase of your dream home. Consider ...

Obtaining First Time Real Estate Loan Made Easier

Article contributed by Mr. Knigh The shopping process, the credit checks, the documentation, the paperwork and so on can actually be daunting for first time home buyers. Andre Brooks, a regional manager for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage mentioned the process as – “It’s far less complicated if you take the right steps ...

Reasons Why Homes Don’t Sell

If you have had your home on the market for several months and haven’t seen much activity or any offers, chances are that one or more of the reasons below are to blame. YOUR PRICE IS TOO HIGH No doubt about it, the most common reason for a home not selling is ...