real estate: 5 Things To Do Before Putting Your Home on the Market - 12/14/09 02:04 PM
5 Things To Do
Before Putting Your Home on the Market
 
1.     Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential buyers, and you’ll be able to make repairs before open houses begin.
 
2.     Organize and clean. Pare down clutter and pack up your least-used items, such as large blenders and other kitchen tools, out-of-season clothes, toys, and exercise equipment. Store items off-site or in boxes neatly arranged in the … (3 comments)

real estate: Selling Your Home? Where to Begin... - 10/31/09 05:32 AM
Selling Your Home?
Where to Begin...

First Impressions
Remember what first attracted you to your house when you bought it? What excited you about it most? When deciding how best to present your home for sale, it is helpful to try to get back into that buyer’s frame of mind. A spruced-up house makes a great first impression on potential buyers. An attractive property grabs their attention and makes them excited about finding a house that looks and feels well cared for. Because buyers believe they’ll encounter fewer problems if they buy it, your house becomes more appealing and … (3 comments)

real estate: SELLERS! Caution... - 10/18/09 08:50 AM
SELLERS! Caution...
Mistakes that Sellers Often Make
Mistake #1 – Incorrect Pricing
Every seller naturally wants to get the most money for his or her product. The most common mistake that causes sellers to get less than they hope for, however, is listing too high.  Listings reach the greatest proportion of potential buyers shortly after they reach the market.  If a property is dismissed as being overpriced early on, it can result in later price reductions.  Overpriced properties tend to take an unusually long time to sell, and they end up being sold at a lower price than they likely would … (4 comments)

real estate: BUYERS! Caution... - 10/18/09 05:06 AM
BUYERS!  Things to Avoid...

Shopping for a new home is an emotional experience.  It is, however, also a business transaction, and must be treated as such.  Three of the most devastating things that can go wrong are: Paying too much Losing a dream home to another buyer Buying the wrong home When you have a systematic plan before you shop, you’ll be sure to avoid these costly errors. Here are some tips on making the most of your home purchase:
Get the information you need
What price do you offer a seller? Is the seller’s asking price too high? … (7 comments)

 
Myra Spano, Real Estate Broker (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty)

Myra Spano

Real Estate Broker

Virginia Beach, VA

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty

Address: 600 22nd Street, Suite 101, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451

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