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tips for sellers: Spring is around the corner, I want to sell my home, where do I start? - 02/11/11 11:48 AM
Recently Received Question About Selling in the Spring
Q. Chris and Maria, we live in a gated community for 55 plus residents here in Redding, CA. We've been talking about selling our house and would like to do that in the Spring if were going to do it...so what do we do next, any recommendations?
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Seller,
First, thank you for turning to us for your real estate needs. We realize you have many choices of real estate agencies and appreciate your loyalty to us!
As a homeowner myself, if I was going to put my house … (1 comments)
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tips for sellers: Preparing Your Home for the Market - 07/28/10 01:45 PM
Preparing Your Home for the Market...Tips on making it more sellable!
Before you put your home on the market, take an impartial look at your house, inside and out. You may have only one chance to pique potential buyers' interest when they view your home, so don't let easily correctable flaws stand in the way.
We're in agreement with the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) which suggests that sellers spend as little as possible on pre-sale repairs and improvements. While new tile might really spark up your kitchen, potential buyers probably won't increase their purchase offers enough to compensate your expenses.
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tips for sellers: Q: Should you paint your house before selling? - 05/23/10 01:31 AM
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Nothing makes a house look and feel "move-in" ready like a fresh coat of paint. So the short answer to this questions is YES. It is a good idea to paint your house before you put it on the market. Especially if it's been over 10 years.
* Be aware that very bright or dark colors may turn buyers off.
* Consider repainting rooms in pleasing, neutral colors.
* Depending on the condition of some walls, you may only have to "touch-up" versus repainting the entire wall.
* Hire a professional painter if you can afford it and if you're … (5 comments)
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tips for sellers: What is a Short-Sale and why should I care? - 01/05/09 06:31 PM
For starters think of a Short-Sales as an alternative to preventing a foreclosure on your home.
Definition of a Short-Sale: A sale of a house in which the proceeds fall short of what the owner still owes on the mortgage. Many lenders will agree to accept the proceeds of a short sale and forgive the rest of what is owed on the mortgage when the owner cannot make the mortgage payments (and is able to prove it). By accepting a short sale, the lender can avoid a lengthy and costly foreclosure, and the owner is able to pay off the loan … (0 comments)
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tips for sellers: 5 minutes and 14 reasons to sell your house with us - 12/24/08 10:42 AM
When it comes to selling your house, consider these fourteen reasons that give you more! Our five minute clip will show you how we will get the job done. We use a Customized Marketing Plan that enhances the chance of your house selling in the quickest amount of time - even in this market. Request your copy. Chris & Maria Jeantet, Local Area Specialists Visit us at www.shastaliving.com (530) 510-8880 … (4 comments)
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tips for sellers: Should I sell now or wait? - 08/15/08 09:40 AM
Q: I've been thinking of selling my house, should I put it on the market now or should I wait another year? Will home prices continue to decline or will they start climbing next year?
A: With so many uncertainties surrounding us, it's no surprise why so many potential home sellers are asking themselves this question. The short and simple answer is there is no way to know the answer to this frequently asked question. Because no one can predict the future, it's hard to say for sure whether next summer will actually be a better time. Beware of those who so firmly tell … (0 comments)
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tips for sellers: Costs associated with selling a home - 12/15/07 05:45 PM
Is this your firs time selling a home? You are probably wondering about the cost associated with selling your house. Perhaps you have already spent some dollars trying to fix this or that in preparations to sell. If that is the case, you're already ahead of the game.
Step 1: Improve the overall appearance of your house. Drive by the neighborhood, look at other homes that are for sale, pick up some ideas to improve the curve appeal and take care of the little inexpensive things that need to be repaired.
Step 2: Be prepared to pay a real estate commission. In a cooling … (1 comments)
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tips for sellers: Preparing My Home to Sell - 11/06/07 05:23 PM
Q. I am planning on selling my home next year due to a job transfer, what can I do to begin preparing considering the slow market?
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First, we commend you for thinking ahead and realizing that we are in a tough housing market. Second, there is a list of things you (the homeowner) can begin doing today for a fast, effective sell of your home. With the supply of homes we are seeing in our area (over 2,000 homes on the market), it is critical that you begin to "set-up" your home to stand out from the competition.
We recommend you:
Hire … (2 comments)
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