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Monthly Archives: November 2017

Why Use a REALTOR® When Selling a Home?

posted by: Kathy Humphrey in Selling

A real estate agent can help you understand everything you need to know about the home selling process. Not all real estate licensees are the same; only those who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®(NAR) are properly called

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How to Set a List Price for Your Home

posted by: Kathy Humphrey in Selling

Setting the list price for your home involves evaluating various market conditions and financial factors. During this phase of the home selling process, your REALTOR® will help you set your list price based on: pricing considerations comparable sales market conditions

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Get Your House Ready to Show to Buyers

posted by: Kathy Humphrey in Selling

A house that “sparkles” on the surface will sell faster than its shabby neighbor, even though both are structurally well maintained. From experience, REALTORS® also know that a “well-polished” house appeals to more buyers and will sell faster and for

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The Basics of Marketing Your Home

posted by: Kathy Humphrey in Selling

Your REALTOR®’s marketing efforts and considerations will include advertising, showing the property, how long the house has been on the market and whether you’re buying another home. Your home should be listed, whenever possible, through a Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

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The Basics of Making an Offer

posted by: Kathy Humphrey in Buying

A written proposal is the foundation of a real estate transaction. Oral promises are not legally enforceable when it comes to the sale of real estate. Therefore, you need to enter into a written contract, which starts with your written

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Home Inspections Avert Future Headaches

posted by: Kathy Humphrey in Buying

Suppose you bought a house and later discovered, to your dismay, that the stucco exterior concealed a nasty case of dry rot. Or suppose that when you fired up the furnace in the winter, you discovered a cracked heat exchanger

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Why Use a REALTOR® When Buying a Home?

posted by: Kathy Humphrey in Buying

A real estate agent can help you understand everything you need to know about the home buying process. Not all real estate licensees are the same; only those who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called

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Take Charge When Buying a Home

posted by: Kathy Humphrey in Buying

If you approach the home buying process intelligently and with confidence, you are much more likely to buy a house you’ll be proud to call home. Approaching the task of buying a home can be overwhelming; there’s so much to

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How to Choose a Home

posted by: Kathy Humphrey in Buying

Here are some tips to help determine which house is best for you. Once you’ve settled on a couple of preferred neighborhoods for your home search, it’s time to pick out a few homes to view. Having a house features

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How to Choose a Neighborhood for Your Home Search

posted by: Kathy Humphrey in Buying

Narrow your home search by identifying neighborhoods that are right for you. This helps keep your search focused and efficient. Your local REALTOR® can offer neighborhood information to guide you in your search. When evaluating a neighborhood you should investigate

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