Manny Munir's (mannymunir) Blog

When preparing a home for sale, most people focus on making the inside look as appealing as possible. But the outside of your property deserves your attention too. After all, it's the first thing a potential buyer sees.  You can dramatically improve the appearance of your property by giving it a ...

When you're showing your home to a potential buyer, you obviously want to make the best impression possible. You don't want to make a mistake, and miss out on an opportunity to sell. So here are some of the most common home viewing blunders and how to avoid them: 1. Being inflexible with scheduli...

 "The guy who invented the wheel was an idiot. The guy who invented the other three, he was a genius." Sid Caesar "We should learn from the mistakes of others. We don't have time to make them all ourselves." Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx "Trust your intuition, it's just like going fishin." Paul Simon

Even seasoned home buyers can make the mistake of underestimating, or even forgetting about, closing costs. These are fees and other expenses associated with the transaction that becomes due on closing day.  Closing costs vary from one jurisdiction to another and can include moving expenses, lega...

When you're shopping for a new home, it's a good idea to create a checklist of what you want and what you need. It keeps you on track to ultimately find the property that best fits your requirements - and those of your family.  However, there's a big difference between want and need that is impor...

"Know where to find information and how to use it - that's the secret to success." Albert Einstein "I don't care howmuch power, brilliance or energy you have, if you don't harness it and focus it on a specific target...you're never going to accomplish asmuch as your abilitywarrants." Zig Ziglar ...

You may think that being a host or tour guide for potential buyers who are viewing your home is a goodidea. After all, who knows more about the wonderful features of your property than you do? The problem is, buyers don't feel the same way. They much prefer to see your home with only a REALTOR® p...

There's a lot of competition in the housing market these days. When you put your home up for sale, you're bound to be up against several other similar listings. That's why it is important to make sure your property is in a good state of repair so that it makes a good impression on potential buyer...

"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle." Abraham Lincoln "If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to meet it." Jonathan Winters "Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions." Albert Einstein

As a homeowner, you probably have a string of minor repairs and other touchups around your home that never quite get done: a closet door that squeaks and rattles a bit, a tear in a window screen, a faucet that drips occasionally. All of these may seem minor to you. In fact, you might have long si...