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2018
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This is not about technology but it is a fun useful item. No matter how much technology...I can not do without a pen. It's not easy to sign a listing, give a number, take a quick note, make a 'to do" list, write a check, sign a receipt... and do it quickly, without having a pen! In the car, I...
06/20/2018
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When we are busy selling properties, the home inspection plays a big part.It is so important to let the seller know what to expect. With a smile, I say it is similar to a root canal and a colonoscopy at the same time. Here are a few things to help sellers get ready:First have the sellers leave t...
06/19/2018
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A Different Kind Of Decluttering This month’s challenge Spring Cleaning- June 2018 ActiveRain Challenge hosted by Debe Maxwell, CRS has us refreshing 10 older blog posts. Many need to be cleaned up. Most of mine entail fixing broken links.This is real easy to say but quite a task to undertake....
06/18/2018
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More Scam...please be careful. I received the following email: 'Please find settlement statement for the purchase set for closing, Please review and advise of any corrections and/or changes which need to be made. Closing Coordinator Service LLC.'' There was a link that looked like this. ''View ...
06/17/2018
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What is a contingency...A contingency is an event or condition that must occur before the deal can close. There are many different contingencies to get a property to closing. One example in a contract ... 'This contract is contingent upon buyer successfully obtaining a mortgage loan at a spec...
06/16/2018
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Eleven Slade Sold and Settled This was one of the fastest closings. Just a few papers to sign, including the proprietary lease, exchange of keys and in less than 20 minutes there were new owners for 11 Slade Avenue # 609 Baltimore, Maryland 21208 Eleven Slade Cooperative2 Bedroom2 Bathrooms ...
06/15/2018
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If you are lucky enough to have one more room....what to call that extra spacious room on the same level with the master suite? How would you advertise it? Think of possible ways that a buyer might use the space. Then get creative.Here are few suggestions. -About 40% of couples sleep in separa...
06/14/2018
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As a listing agent there are always special homes to sell. But for some of my sellers, the need to find a suitable property has to come first. You might have to go outside the box to find the right home. In addition to searching the MLS for available homes, I choose to be a bit pro active by ru...
06/13/2018
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But I have a house to sell before I can buy! So what do I do? I want to buy! I have to sell ! I need some help! I have talked about a reverse contingency. Now we are going to talk about a Kick Out Contingency. This is also known as a contingent contract with a kick out clause. What does that me...
06/12/2018
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Single-family brick home 3311 E Northern Parkway This pretty house with all brick construction is on a corner lot with a parking pad for two cars. There are hardwood floors, a large open kitchen/ dining area, gas heat and gas cooking. Two bedrooms and full bath on the first floor.That's easy...
06/11/2018