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Ins and Outs of Buying (or Selling) That New Home - Sandra E. Graham
If you're in the market to buy (or sell) a new home, check out Craig's List. I'm not trying to advertise for this website, I'm just a frequent and very satisfied user. If I were writing a review for this website, it would be a glowing review. I'm hard pressed to understand just how Real Estate... Submitted 2 years 218 days ago.

Selling your Home - Staging Steps that Sell - Kristi Cole
Every home seller wants to ensure they get top dollar for their home and get those offers rolling in quickly. Properly preparing or “staging" your house before you place it on the market can help get that sold sign up quickly. It’s imperative these steps be taken before you list your house... Submitted 5 years 78 days ago.

FSBO - 7 Fixups to Sell Fast and For Top Dollar - - Bill Carey
Do it yourself, 7 home fix-ups or remodeling projects that will increase the value of your home. Here are some weekend projects that will provide added benefit and value to your property. Take a close look inside and out to determine what projects you can and want to take on, do those first... Submitted 6 years 60 days ago.

Pimp Your Home - Photographing your Home to Sell - Lisa Trocchi
Most people are familiar with taking photographs of people and do not realize that real estate and architectural photography is a whole new ballgame. In the course of several years of photographing homes to sell, I have used many techniques which I would like to share with you. The primary... Submitted 363 days 4 hours ago.

7 Open House Tips - Get Your Home Sold Fast - abkadefg
1. Hire a good professional cleaning service. A spotlessly clean home is essential; dirt and odors will turn off a prospect faster than anything. 2. Pay attention to curb appeal. Mow your lawn, trim trees and bushes and remove dead plants. Be sure toys and yard equipment are put away. Make... Submitted 4 years 230 days ago.

Selling Your House: Five Ways to Increase Your Home’s Appeal - Michael Ramos
You’ve just closed the door on your third open house this month without even a nibble of an offer. Three other homes in your neighborhood sold almost as soon as the “For Sale" sign went up. Why isn’t your house selling? Before your frustration turns to despair, read on. Here are five... Submitted 5 years 210 days ago.

7 Questions to Ask YOUR SELF before You Sell Your House - Michael Ramos
Once you have decided that you want to sell your home. There are several questions we suggest you ask yourslef to make sure you are making the right deicision. It is also helps to ask the following questions to make sure you understand that the selling process usually means you will be in the... Submitted 5 years 230 days ago.

Picking A Realtor . . . Who’s a Pro and Who’s a No - - WEE DILTS
Introduction: You may be considering listing with a Realtor or selling by owner, either way you should know what to look for when working with a Realtor. What can you do to pick a Pro? Most Realtors follow and adhere to the Realtors' National Code of Ethics and their professional... Submitted 1 year 94 days ago.

Avoid Repossession - 7 Tips That Could Help You Keep Your Home - - David Smith
Many people find themselves asking " How can I avoid repossession"?, Well the financial meltdown that started more than two years ago has undoubtedly put a strain on a lot of people. There are about 2.45 million unemployed today, and while that is an alarming number, it is down by 20,000 from the... Submitted 1 year 95 days ago.

Considerations for the Serious FSBO - WEE DILTS
Introduction: You my have been told by brokers that you can't sell by owner, others around you may be skeptical, and you may not be sure you know what to do. Yes, indeed, selling a house by owner (FSBO) can be frightening. You probably know you need: A sign in the yard An ad... Submitted 1 year 99 days ago.

Private House Sales In The Autumn Market - David Smith
Summer's over. Your bikinis, surf shorts, and sun tan lotions all retreat to your closet. Long, laid back days sitting by the pool while sipping ice-cold lemon tea are just but a distant memory now. The good news is that the summer heat is slowly melting away and the cool autumn breeze blows. Bad... Submitted 1 year 124 days ago.

A Quick Home Sale To Start The Rest Of Their Lives - - David Smith
Leon and Maggie Cooper-Smith were just over 60 when they retired, or at least they thought they did. They bought a charming thatched cottage on the Norfolk Broads, thinking they would be able to pay it off with cash from their pension plan. But the economy went sour and so did their pension plans... Submitted 1 year 124 days ago.

Tips for First Time Home Buyers Buying A New Home - Rick Merlini
With interest rates low, many renters are starting to think about purchasing a home of their own. With simple rental cost vs. mortgage cost comparisons, it can be very attractive to buying a home. But there are a few other factors to consider: How long are you plan to live in the home ?... Submitted 1 year 136 days ago.

Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit - PRA Law
The end of the tax credit was due to close April 30th of 2010, now creating a rush to sell. Real estate agents say that home buyer and sellers are rushing to take advantage of the tax credit, which is worth up to $8000. The tax credit appears to have increased home prices in the past few months.... Submitted 1 year 261 days ago.

Home Seller Disclosure can prove to be Very Rewarding - PRA Law
Seller Disclosure is the responsibility of the home seller to reveal problems with the property to any potential buyers. It is also the seller's duty to disclose problems to the buyer that the seller should have known about. A statement must be created and signed by the seller addressing each... Submitted 1 year 261 days ago.

The Importance of Selecting an ASHI Home Inspection - PRA Law
ASHI or the American Society of Home Inspectors is an organization of about 6,000 members and over 80 chapters. The ASHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics serves as a guideline for home inspectors to follow. These home inspectors are well respected, highly accredited professional in North... Submitted 1 year 261 days ago.

Benefits of a Pre-Inspection Home - PRA Law
A pre-inspection is a service in which a home is inspected prior to listing. This helps ensures that all repairs are completed before the buyer contracts to buy the home. This service has many benefits including economic repairs, possible higher selling prices, and possibly a faster selling... Submitted 1 year 261 days ago.

NJ Buyer’s Rebate in NJ Making a Stir - PRA Law
Former Governor Jon Corzine recently signed an A-373 on January 17th, 2009 for the state of New Jersey. This new law gives buyers a rebate in a real estate transaction. The bill allows a New Jersey real estate broker to issue a rebate to a client from the commission the broker receives in the... Submitted 1 year 261 days ago.

Sale and Rent Back, What You Should Look For! - Steven Martin
Sale and rent back is the commercial name for what is better known as sell and rent back, and this is an option that a variety of people within the UK have chosen, especially in today's financial credit crisis. Whether the consumer is being repossessed, facing repossession, going through a... Submitted 1 year 318 days ago.

Sell Your House Quickly Using Seller Financing - - Berwyn Kemp
The sad fact of the matter today is that the vast majority of real estate listings expire, and many houses go unsold. One of the key reasons for this is that there are many great houses on the market, yet not so many good buyers for them. The market for house sellers is very competitive. And... Submitted 1 year 361 days ago.

Converting FSBOs Into a Viable Client Base - - Dylan Taft
The whole point of the "For Sale by Owner" (FSBO) sign is that the owner sells their property without having to pay Realtor fees. However, it takes a lot of knowledge and experience to sell a home, as many would-be solo sellers can find. FSBOs are a great niche to get into, if you know how to... Submitted 2 years 159 days ago.

Realtor conflict of interest: Who to believe - James Joseph
The Department of Justice announced a proposed settlement to the now almost three year old, civil antitrust lawsuit that they filed against the National Association of Realtors. The Justice Department announced that the "settlement will result in more choices, better services and lower... Submitted 3 years 103 days ago.

How To Write A Newspaper Ad For Selling Your Home - - Gloria Smith
Selling a home entails a lot of paper work from coming up with counter proposals, sales agreement to home warranties, appraisals and not to forget, print advertisements. Advertising your home is one of the most effective ways of attracting potential buyers and doing it the traditional way is... Submitted 3 years 189 days ago.

Is Selling Your House FSBO a Good Idea? - Richard Wells
Is it a Good Idea to Sell Your Home Yourself? Are you thinking of giving this a try? Have you been thinking of selling yourself instead of hiring a real estate agent? There are several advantages to selling your home yourself, but there are disadvantages as well. We certainly don't want to put... Submitted 4 years 30 days ago.

What Are the Benefits of Doing a Short Sale? - D.C. Fawcett
Lets first cover what the definition of a short sale is. A Short Sale is when the lender agrees to accept less than whats owed on a mortgage that is secured by real estate. Benefits to the Seller of the property The seller wins by avoiding foreclosure by selling their home before... Submitted 4 years 68 days ago.