prepare: To pre-inspect... - 10/13/08 04:09 PM
In my earlier post Do you re-inspect???I discussed having the home inspector come back for a re-inspect before closing. I received many comments, thus bringing up the question do you want to have your sellers do a pre-listing inspection.
Having my sellers do a home inspection is just how some of
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prepare: CSIX Connect Workshop: How to Differentiate Yourself in a Tough Market - 10/07/08 01:10 AM
CSIX networking group is featuring a workshop by facilitator Dilip Saraf "How to Differentiate Yourself in a Tough Market" Tuesday October 7, 2008 at the iRestaurant in Cupertino, CA. Saraf who bills himself as "As LinkedIn’s #1 Career Coach. . . brings over 40 years’ experience from the corporate and consulting
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prepare: Preparing a Home for Autumn 2008 - 09/16/08 05:59 PM
We're at the tail end of the summer season making it the perfect time to take a look around your home to see how well it is prepared for the Fall season. I've laid out my suggestion for a fall check-up checklist.
Walk around the interior checking the windows
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prepare: Selling a Home with a "Get It Done" Attitude - 09/16/08 01:23 PM
Looking to sell your home takes a "Get It Done" Attitude. Here are some ways to help attain and sustain a positive outlook and help increase your chances of selling your home in today's market on your terms.
Find the Right Agent. Selling a home is different than buying a home
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prepare: Preparing for Ike!! - 09/08/08 02:27 PM
As we in the Southeast are preparing for Ike. I thought I would pass along CEAC's list of essential items for an emergency.
1. Water
2. Food
3. Can opener (wouldn't have thought of this one)
4. Medications
5. First Aid
6. Flashlight (make sure you have extra batteries on hand)
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prepare: September is National Preparedness Month - 09/05/08 02:17 PM
With all of the activity of hurricanes and tropical storms, I wanted to give everybody a way to get information about National Preparedness Month as deemed by Homeland Security and the Citizens' Coalition. Click here to get to the webpage and find information on making a plan, being informed, and getting
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prepare: Painting the Vision of a Perfect Home Sale - 09/04/08 02:13 PM
In the perfect vision, buyer meets seller, buyer loves the home the seller has to offer, buyer has the resources to purchase the home, buyer buys the new home, and both buyer and seller leave the transaction with a good feeling and with the feeling of getting a good deal.
So
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prepare: Are you ready if your community gets hit with a storm - 09/02/08 06:24 AM
Sc is preparing themselves for a hurricane by Friday. It has been a while since Hugo hit Charleston, so may not be even thinking of what to do. Please listen to the States advice on this. Real Esate can be fixed a life can't. Even if you are sitting back when
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prepare: Tips for Pre-Staging a property - 07/21/08 07:47 PM
We try to remind clients that they are going to move. Why not go ahead and box up clothing that are for the dead of winter it's April? Your in Texas after all! This opens up closets, and gives the appearance that they can fit a small department store in that
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prepare: Tips To Help You Start Your Home Project - 06/10/08 01:07 PM
Envisioning your new home or simply making improvements to your residence can be exciting and challenging. The new lighter shade of paint to go with the handsome leather couch, the mosaic tiles in the bathroom - these ideas can get stuck in the mind and leave you impatient to start and
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prepare: EMERGENCY EXPO: STOP- THINK - PREPARE in Santa Clarita Valley, CA - 06/02/08 12:02 PM
(April 19, 2008) This Expo is the BEST DAY OUT YOU CAN DO FOR YOURSELF & YOUR BUSINESS & YOUR FAMILY. This is my annual reminder of making sure the smoke detector batteries are fresh. Last year I replenished our Earthquake kits. I actually upgraded to the 5-year pack for the
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prepare: Landscaping is Crucial to Both Buyers and Sellers - 05/30/08 06:20 PM
Spring is a good time in New Jersey for homeowners to prepare to sell their homes, because many families hope to buy and move in near the end of the school year when children have their summer vacation. Fortunately, spring is also an optimum time for both buyers and sellers to
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prepare: IS IT TRUE WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT FIRST OFFERS? - 05/15/08 11:09 PM
Many agents will tell you that especially in a market such as we are in now, we must remember the old adage about accepting and negotiating with the first offer that comes in on our listing. Have you ever heard this before? Is it true? Have you experienced this phenomenon? As the listing agent you
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prepare: Prepare your house for showing - 03/28/08 09:11 AM
It is important that your prospective buyers be wowed as soon as they set eye on your house. First impressions count for a great deal, so give it your best shot to have your home in the best condition for showing.First of all, clean everywhere, and don't forget about the bathroom,
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prepare: Prepare your house for sale - 03/25/08 03:44 PM
The selling process should actually begin before you even speak with a real estate agent. You need to make sure that your house is ready to be put on the market, because it will save time and headaches later on. First of all, make a list of everything that needs fixing
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prepare: Sellers- Prepare For Invasion (Getting the jump on the home inspector) - 03/19/08 06:41 AM
You KNOW he's coming, and you know he's nosey. He'll be here soon with all his gadgets, and peering into every nook and cranny. He'll be opening up places that only spiders and your equally nosey Aunt Petunia have ever seen. This guy also has a big mouth, and he will
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prepare: Are you wearing Bermuda shorts in a blizzard? - 02/09/08 05:24 PM
(Photo our our back window.)Everyone has heard it - I hope:"There is no such thing as bad weather,just bad clothing."Are you ready for the next storm?How can we even think about that - we are still in the middle of the FIRST one!Are you taking notes and making a list of
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prepare: What Can You Do About Pet Odors When You're Selling Your Home? A Few Quick Tips - 01/24/08 09:26 AM
We've worked with a few sellers this past year who have house pets. Now as a proud pet owners of 2 cats and 2 dogs, we certainly understand that pets are part of the family and most times they can't move out during the time a house is on the market.
However, Smell is
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prepare: March of Dimes re: California Fires- Pregnant Women and Infants - 10/23/07 08:19 PM
Farmers is a sponser for March of Dimes and as an agent, I just received this e-mail...
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prepare: Collin County Real Estate Information - 10/19/07 06:08 PM
Look here every month for updates on what's happening and comparisons that might be of interest: In a recent survey of what colors the interior of a home should be painted to make it "Neutral" RE/MAX agents responded with the following colors in no particular order: Killem Beige (Sherwin Williams) Softer Tan (Sherwin Williams)
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prepare: Winter is Coming, Are you and your Family prepared ? - 09/18/07 06:22 AM
Living in Crossville, TN we certainly have the perks of the 4 seasons. But are you prepared, is your family prepared for a winter storm ? Now, we may not get 4 ft drifts of snow like other states but there are many people now in our community that have relocated
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prepare: The infamous "Panic Button" - 08/30/07 09:59 AM
One of my personal traits that I have to keep in check, sometimes more than others is my ability to "panic". I tend to react then pull myself together and proceed on finding a solution. I know I'm not alone. There are major advertising campaigns focusing on this "trait". Nike's "Just
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prepare: 8 STEPS TO SELLING YOUR HOME... - 07/18/07 06:59 PM
Eight steps to selling your home Define your needs. Write down all the reasons for selling your home. Ask yourself, "Why do I want to sell and what do I expect to accomplish with the sale?" For example, a growing family may prompt your need for a larger home, or a job
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prepare: Curb Appeal & Staging - 06/28/07 09:13 PM
Curb appeal is just that. How does your home appeal to buyers on thier first look? What percentage of the buyers will it appeal to of the available buyers in that price range? Best to get a few objective views... Next, they'll want to see inside. Staging --- Staging is simply arranging rooms
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prepare: Getting Your Home Ready To Sell - Decluttering the Inside - 06/03/07 10:31 AM
If you're thinking about selling your home, follow these great tips for making the inside of your home shine! Uncluttering the House This is the hardest thing for most people to do because they are emotionally attached to everything in the house. After years of living in the same home, clutter collects in
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prepare: Top 10 things to do to prepare for your pre-listing inspection - 03/15/07 06:04 PM
Top 10 Things to Do to Prepare for a Pre-listing Home Inspection Calvin BaileyA Closer Look Home Inspectionshttps://www.inspectorpages.com/cbailey1Email: https://www.inspectorpages.com/cbailey1cbailey1@on.nachi.org Taking a bit of time to prepare for that all important pre-listing home inspection will go a long way in ensuring that you receive the best possible price or market value for your home.
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prepare: Are you ready for a home inspection? - 11/09/06 06:40 PM
Home cleaning is a routine activity for many. However, special effort has to be put in when preparing a place for a home inspector visit, in order to make it as appealing as possible. All the efforts that you invest in maintaining your home are rewarded when you make it through
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prepare: GETTING THE HOUSE READY TO SELL; "STAGING" YOUR HOME - 10/20/06 09:44 PM
So, you’ve made the decision to sell your property sometime in the relatively near future—what’s next? We suggest that you start thinking of your house as a marketable commodity, and, although it may be difficult to do, attempt to remove emotion from the selling equation. Your goal is to get others
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prepare: Be Prepared for Los Angeles Earthquakes! - 08/09/06 12:35 PM
Los Angeles Earthquake Information and Resources The Los Angeles area is truely riddled with earthquake fault lines. There simply is no denying it. There are, however many relatively inexpensive things that homeowners can do to prepare. The first steps are: 1.) Identify Hazards in your home and correct them. 2.) Create a disaster plan for all members
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