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selling vermont homes: Invite Buyers Into Your South Central Vermont Home - 01/22/10 04:40 AM
Although the interior of your home may be lovely, you can't use that fact to your advantage if potential buyers don't come inside to see it. The majority of house shoppers are influenced by first impressions, and, according to the National Association of Realtors, nearly 50% of them make their decision about your South Central Vermont home before stepping through the door. Ensuring that prospective buyers will want to see more doesn't have to be time-consuming or cost-prohibitive; there are numerous ways to strengthen your home's curb appeal, to capture the interest of buyers, and most likely increase the selling value.
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selling vermont homes: Mistakes Serious South Central Vermont Home Sellers Don’t Want To Make - 12/09/09 04:43 AM
The current economic climate has created an extremely competitive market for South Central Vermont home sellers. High inventories and the abundance of deals on foreclosures puts to pressure on South Central Vermont home sellers to have properties in showing condition and to be priced right. Many sellers want to initially price their property on the high end of the market and underestimate the costs of having a property sit on the market unsold. Maintenance costs, taxes and insurance are ongoing. Another thing to consider is the benefits of having invested the money that can be made with a fast sale vs. the cost … (0 comments)
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selling vermont homes: Will You Owe Capital Gains When Selling Your South Central Vermont Home - 10/16/09 04:29 PM
Something to consider when selling your home is the Capital Gains ramifications. Will you owe Uncle Sam money after the sale of your South Central Vermont home? Capital Gains are calculated as the difference between what you paid for your property and what you sell it for. Here is how you calculate your Capital Gains.
Calculating Capital Gains
(+) PURCHASE PRICE - Price paid for property
(+) COST OF PURCHASE - Transfer fees, attorney fees, inspections
(+) COST OF SALE - Repairs, commissions, attorney fees, inspections
(+) COST OF IMPROVEMENT - Room additions, deck, for example, though not replacing existing
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selling vermont homes: Selling Your South Central Vermont Home In Changing Market - 09/30/09 04:45 AM
In today's rapidly changing economy, many South Central Vermont home owners wonder or worry about selling their home for the best price, and terms in the shortest period of time.
Here are 9 helpful hints if you are considering selling your South Central Vermont home:
Be realistic, and price your home right by using market comparisons. Know your true bottom line for both price and time. As the market shifts, be prepared to evaluate your price. Advertising your property with yard signs, local MLS and newspapers. Get rid of the clutter! It makes your house appear smaller. Clean your walls, floors, baseboards, stove … (0 comments)
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selling vermont homes: Tax Benefits of Owning a South Central Vermont Home - 09/20/09 08:08 AM
New tax code changes create benefits for owners of a South Central Vermont home. For years, many people have usually turned away from considering taking on the financial responsibilities of being a homeowner. Renters and prospective home owners are well aware of all the financial stress that comes with owning a home, which makes them hesitant to make the big step and commitment. What might not be known is that homeowners are receiving more tax benefits now than ever before. The Internal Revenue Services, known as the IRS, has made owning a South Central Vermont home a more favorable option in several … (1 comments)
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selling vermont homes: Avoid These Mistakes When Selling Your South Central Vermont Home - 09/12/09 05:26 PM
Selling your South Central Vermont home should be a smooth profitable transaction. But it could end up being an unsuccessful, draining experience, especially if the appropriate precautions and preparations are not observed. A majority of the time, the chance for success lies within the hands of the hired real estate expert. In order to guarantee optimal results, the sellers must be willing to cooperate and consider the professional advice of their real estate agent. Agonizing over a listing price, making the property presentable, rushing for last minute showings, answering inconvenient calls, and frazzling thoughts of not being able to sell are all stressful … (0 comments)
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selling vermont homes: Selling Your Rutland VT and Okemo Mountain VT Home Yourself - 07/12/09 05:58 AM
Selling your Rutland VT and Okemo Mountain VT home yourself might sound like a good idea at first, but many FSBO (for sale by owner) sellers quickly realize they've gotten in over their heads or may have sold their home for much less than they would have had they worked with a Realtor®.
The 2008 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers found that two-thirds of "For Sale By Owner" (FSBO) sellers found some aspect of the home sale to be difficult.
Twelve percent of sellers who knew the buyer thought that getting the price right was the hardest task. Among FSBO sellers … (0 comments)
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selling vermont homes: Has Vermont Real Estate Hit Bottom? - 07/12/09 05:45 AM
Many Vermont real estate buyers want to wait until the market reaches bottom to buy, insuring they are getting the best possible price. This is a natural thing to do...but how do you know when the market has reached bottom?
Usually it is by looking back and saying "Oh, I wish I had Bought back then!" We may be reaching the bottom of the current real estate market and beginning to see the return of appreciation. Do Not Miss your opportunity.
Here is an "Interesting" excerpt from CNBC. I suggest you take it as a "For What It's Worth". There are certainly some good … (3 comments)
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selling vermont homes: Reasons To Take First Offer Seriously - 06/27/09 03:37 AM
Many Rutland and Okemo Mountain VT home sellers look at the first offer on their home as just that, the First Offer with many more to come. You know what they say, ‘A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.' And in the current Buyers Market, offers are few and far between. Rutland and Okemo Mountain VT home sellers will want to consider the first offer very seriously. Here are reasons why:
An early offer (if you're lucky!) doesn't necessarily mean buyers are lining up to follow suit. It could just mean that your home meets the needs or preferences of … (1 comments)
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selling vermont homes: 5 Things To Do Before Selling Your South Central VT Home - 05/01/09 05:27 AM
If you are thinking of selling your Rutland or Okemo VT home this spring or summer, now is the time to start getting ready to sell. Below are 5 things to do before putting the ‘For Sale' sign in the yard:
1. Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential buyers, and you'll be able to make repairs before open houses begin.
2. Organize and clean. Pare down clutter and pack up your least-used items, such … (5 comments)
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selling vermont homes: 450 Ideas To Help Sell Your Rutland And Okemo Mountain VT Home Faster - 04/17/09 07:06 AM
You will want to be as prepared as possible when you place your Rutland VT home on the market. I offer a FREE eBook, 450 Ideas...To Help Sell Your Home Faster, which tackles important issues you need to know to make your Rutland VT home competitive in today's tough real estate market.
Through these 450 Ideas you will learn how to capitalize on your investment, reduce stress, be in control of your situation, and make the most profit possible.
You'll discover how to avoid financial disappointment or worse, a financial disaster when selling your Rutland Vt home. Using a common sense approach, … (0 comments)
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selling vermont homes: Rutland VT Home Sellers - Should I Take First Offer? - 04/13/09 05:59 AM
Many Rutland VT home sellers look at the first offer on their home as just that, the First Offer with many more to come. You know what they say, 'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.' And in the current Buyers Market, offers are few and far between. Rutland VT home sellers will want to consider the first offer very seriously. Here are reasons why:
An early offer (if you're lucky!) doesn't necessarily mean buyers are lining up to follow suit. It could just mean that your home meets the needs or preferences of that one particular buyer who … (6 comments)
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Irene Gaffigan, Broker, ABR, CRS, e-PRO
Ludlow,
VT
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