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Tips for Pricing Your Home 5 May 2012 | 06:50 am
Consider comparables. What have other homes in your neighborhood sold for recently? How do they compare to yours in terms of size, upkeep, and amenities? Consider competition. How many other houses a...
How to Prepare for the Open House 5 May 2012 | 06:33 am
• Market your open house. Ideally you should advertise both the week before and weekend of the open house. • Create a property summary sheet. This sheet gives prospective buyers an overview of your h...
Sellers Closing Costs 25 Apr 2012 | 10:24 am
Condominiums: Broker: 6% of the selling price Seller’s Attorney: $ 1,500 – $ 5,000 + Managing Agent fee: $ 450.00 + Move-out deposit: $ 500 – 1,000.00 (sometimes re-funded) New York City Tran...
Buyers Closing Costs 25 Apr 2012 | 10:21 am
Condominiums Attorney: $ 1,500 – $ 5,000 + Bank fees (if financing): * Points: 0 – 2% of loan value (optional) * Credit check, application, etc: $ 300.00 * Bank Attorney: $ 650.00 to $ 750.00...
Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate 25 Apr 2012 | 04:49 am
When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain — the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for. The same holds true when selling a home (or a second home), but there a...
12 Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor 25 Apr 2012 | 04:30 am
1. Get at least three written estimates. 2. Check references. If possible, view earlier jobs the contractor completed. 3. Check with the local Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau for compl...
Simple Tips for Better Home Showings 25 Apr 2012 | 04:20 am
1. Remove clutter and clear off counters. Throw out stacks of newspapers and magazines and stow away most of your small decorative items. Put excess furniture in storage, and remove out-of-season clot...
How to Get an Offer on Your Home 25 Apr 2012 | 04:02 am
1. Price it right. Set a price at the lower end of your property’s realistic price range. 2. Prepare for visitors. Get your house market ready at least two weeks before you begin showing it. 3. Be f...
5 Feng Shui Concepts to Help Sell a Home 25 Apr 2012 | 03:39 am
To put the best face on a listing and appeal to buyers who follow feng shui principles, keep these tips in mind. 1. Pay special attention to the front door, which is considered the “mouth of chi” (ch...
Does Moving Up Make Sense? 24 Apr 2012 | 02:55 pm
These questions will help you decide whether you’re ready for a home that’s larger or in a more desirable location. If you answer yes to most of the questions, it’s a sign that you may be ready to mov...
