house for sale: Why Selling My Own House is Difficult
- 02/25/13 03:46 PM
Any individual can certainly sell his or her house, whatever the reason may be. For sale signage can be erected within the property, specifically on the front yard to let other people know that the house is up for sale. Yet, despite efforts – legions of homeowners are finding difficulty selling their own houses. This entry attempts to answer why For Sale By Homeowner (FSBO) has become difficult these days.
One reason why FSBOs become difficult to sell is because of its limited exposure to potential buyers. While signage helps the house for sale to get some notice, it is … (5 comments)
house for sale: Power Saving Tips and Buying a House
- 10/23/12 12:10 PM
As homeowners and financial managers, we must do all we can to cut on our expenses especially if we are saving for big projects like remodeling, purchase of car, education of children, or a new business opportunity. Slashing the amount we pay for our electric consumption is one way to save. Connected with this are the few simple tips to save power on your house.
Always clean bulbs, fluorescents and other light-emitting fixtures. Their cleanliness will make you see their true radiant capacity. It will lessen the need for additional lights on. It can also prevent you from thinking … (4 comments)
house for sale: Do You Feel Guilty When You Have Not Posted on ActiveRain?
- 09/01/12 09:22 PM
ActiveRain has become a formidable instrument to increase traffic to my site. It brings lead, clients, connections, and allies. Blogging in this platform has been part of my real estate endeavors for the past months. However, at times I fail to post a blog entry due to some other matters that I have to do.
Whenever instances like this occur, I used to feel guilty and frustrated. Thoughts such as irresponsibility run on my mind. There were even contemplations that seem to be difficult to resolve combined with the lack of inspiration to write. ActiveRain is such a wonderful … (5 comments)
house for sale: More Than Friends, FaceBook Brings Clients
- 08/25/12 08:31 PM
With nearing billions of users to date, FaceBook is unarguably one of the best social networking sites. The great connection or networks of friends it brings is certainly excellent when it comes to increasing your status as a cyberspace star. But do you know tat you can also maximize it for your real estate business to being in leads and clients to your house?
You have to define who will your FaceBook Page will target. This means that the page needs to connect with your chosen audience. Being in the real estate business, you have the option to promote … (3 comments)
house for sale: Client asks "anything else besides paint to make my walls alive?"
- 08/21/12 06:19 AM
In a recent sit-down meeting with a client who is asking help to market a property due to a job relocation, a question was raised which made me think as if I am a decorator. Pictures of what I have been seeing on TV, magazines, and on the internet - as well as the captivating walls of other clients flashed before me. The client asked of any other material he can use to make the wall surfaces more appealing and more attractive.
Options that will showcase collections and other things are certainly not viable options since they are moving away … (2 comments)
house for sale: Few SEO Tactics to Increase Web Visibility
- 08/19/12 11:51 PM
As promised, I will share some SEO tactics, of which some of you might already be familiar while others are not. It is a visibility game in the cyberspace today. To be noticed is the ultimate goal of everyone because it really matters to be successful – especially in an industry like real estate.
A common tactic employed by majority of real estate agents, brokers, and other professionals is the maintenance of niche-related blogs. Some own one while others keep two or more. This is because different blogs have different mechanisms. They are also treated differently by search engines, … (2 comments)
house for sale: Buying a house? Check its basement…
- 08/14/12 03:00 PM
These days, it is very wise to inspect a property for sale thoroughly. Trust me. It will save you from many future inconveniences. Inspecting every part of the house including the basement will not let you blame yourself when problems arise in times when you are already dwelling in your newly-purchased house.
The basement is where you can check the endurance and strength of the entire house. Look for signs of mold infestation. Molds thrive in moist and damp areas. If you spot an area in the basement that has molds, the house has a possible problem with basement … (0 comments)
house for sale: REO Agent vs Short Sales Agent
- 06/22/12 12:42 PM
The task of finding a buyer to your property or home can be very tedious because you need to find someone who can really help you, someone who’ll never turn his back on you. Those who are on a hurry of finding buyers employ the services of either a REO agent or a short sales agent. Both may be helpful, but who is better? Let us see some pints of comparisons.
REO (real estate owned) agent are those who work for banks. They handle properties that are acquired by banks through foreclosures. When these foreclosed real estate properties need … (0 comments)
house for sale: After all these work! Why are lenders having hard time closing deals?
- 05/25/12 08:53 PM
Despite tons of efforts exerted to close house or property sales deals, many lenders are still falling short of successful deals. One problem associated with this is that some lenders simply forget to promptly send in closing documents to the titling agency or to the lawyer tasked on the property sale. The closing documents should be reviewed at least 24 hours in advance before closing the deal. There are lenders who fail to realize the importance of time such that they usually sent the closing documents hours or some few minuets before the closing. Give borrowers adequate time to review … (4 comments)
house for sale: Best Family Resorts
- 05/16/12 11:16 AM
The closeness of real estate properties to recreational sites is one of the factors that home buyers usually consider in purchasing new homes. This is because family bonding is a significant aspect in life contributing to call a house a true home. In general, most parents look for recreational spots that are ideal for family bonding and those that are safe for their children. The rest of the entry gives you insight on the best family-friendly resorts around taking into consideration not only of the swimming pools, but also of the amenities that makes a family get-away perfect.
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house for sale: The Importance of Open Houses
- 04/15/12 09:27 AM
Open houses are regularly held by real estate companies. Most would view this as a marketing strategy implemented by the developers to attract potential buyers and convert the properties into cash. True. But there is more to an open house than just being a marketing scheme. Open houses give benefit to the buyers, however, some are unaware of it. From the perspectives of some people, open houses are seen as wastage of time, money, and effort for both the sellers and the buyers. However, from the viewpoints of real estate experts – open houses are not total wastage because the buyers … (3 comments)
Any individual can certainly sell his or her house, whatever the reason may be. For sale signage can be erected within the property, specifically on the front yard to let other people know that the house is up for sale. Yet, despite efforts – legions of homeowners are finding difficulty selling their own houses. This entry attempts to answer why For Sale By Homeowner (FSBO) has become difficult these days.
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