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seller: THIS MAY NOT BE THE TIME TO SELL - 10/15/09 04:56 PM
There are some buyers who want to sell. They want to move on for whatever reason. There is an area they might like better or a different school district or they might want to upgrade to a new home. But if they sell now they might be leaving money on the table. The market is down 14% in our area in the last year. If the market recovers that in the next year like some advisors and economonists predict, that's $21,000 left on the table for a $150,000 house. That's money that can be turned to equity and used for a down-payment in a … (0 comments)
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seller: SALES COMMISSIONS HELP SELL YOUR HOUSE - 06/16/09 05:01 PM
There are many sellers who act as though their listing agent, and all other agents for that matter, is just "one of the other parties" in the transaction. For this reason, as well as the typical financial reasons, they feel they are working in their best interest to negotiate lower than reasonable sales commissions. But in fact they do themselves no good service to chisel the sales commission of their REALTOR.
The sales commission, which is not set but negotiated, is difficult to discuss among agents because ethically and legally we cannot and should not set them. But we can keep … (0 comments)
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seller: $8000 first-time buyer tax credit helping. - 05/26/09 09:26 AM
Since the implementaion of the $8000 tax credit we have had an increase in offers and closings of homes in the $100k to $150k range. I expect there will be an even larger increase when buyers are able to use it for down-payments. Hopefully this will flow up as the sellers of these houses, looking to take advantage of the value in the present housing market, upgrade to more expensive homes.
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seller: HOME SELLING TIPS - 05/04/09 04:15 PM
Maybe you're moving to a larger home to accommodate a growing family, relocating for a new career opportunity, or purchasing a townhouse for retirement. Whatever the reason for the move, you'll need to take the necessary steps to sell your home for the best possible price, within a reasonable amount of time. Where do you begin?
If you're like most people, you'll start by seeking assistance from a professional. A local real estate sales associate, who knows your neighborhood, can help you determine a fair market price. The sales associate should also recommend the extent to which you should make … (1 comments)
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seller: PRICE YOUR HOME RIGHT - 05/04/09 04:08 PM
Why is it that some homes sit on the market for a year while others sell like hot cakes? Frustrated sellers will blame a bad market, while a good real estate professional will tell you that many times, a slow sale is often attributed to the listing price.
If a home is overpriced, buyers will stay away. But, if the price is competitive with similar homes in the area and "shows" better than the competition, it will have a better chance of being sold quickly.
The secret is perfecting a technique that's as American as apple pie: comparative shopping.
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seller: SOME BENEFITS OF USING A REALTOR - 05/01/09 06:10 PM
· When you have a REALTOR working for you, your home will be shown more because it's available to all agents in the area and all Agents worldwide.
· With the online resources that are used you will not only receive feedback from people who physically visit your home, but you will know how many people visit it online and how long they view it.
· Most agents use a centralized showing service which schedules the showing appointments around your schedule and provides valuable feedback on how your house appeals to potential buyers.
· Scheduling all inspections and services including the closing will be taken care of … (0 comments)
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seller: USE A BUYERS AGENT - 05/01/09 05:57 PM
Just because an agent is driving you around in their car looking at houses doesn't mean they work for you. According to real estate law, every real estate agent works for the seller unless you, the buyer, has a specific agreement with the agent to represent you, even if the house you're looking at is not listed by that agent. So before you discuss ANY specifics about purchasing a home, including your income, financial situation or offers, make sure you have a buyer's agreement in writing to ensure that agent is YOUR agent. It's important that you choose an experienced agent … (1 comments)
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Bill Williams-Broker,REALTOR
Mountain View,
NC
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