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What to Ask Before Choosing Your Listing Agent
By Katie Wainman | February 25, 2020
Choosing a person to sell your home is like choosing a person to fill the job at work, but more important. You want to pick someone who is reliable, trustworthy and can get the job done! In order to find the right fit, you will want to interview any agent that you are thinking of using. Generally, it is suggested to interview 2-3 agents before making your choice. Here are some common questions that you should ask in order to make an informed decision:
Are they a real estate agent or a REALTOR®?
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5 Red Flags of House Hunting
By Katie Wainman | February 18, 2020
House hunting. can be extremely overwhelming, and you do not want to invest in a home that will have major problems down the road. It is important that as a potential buyer, you are looking beyond the initial wow factor, and keeping an eye out for red flags. Professional home inspections can be a life saver, but when you have multiple houses to view, it is helpful to narrow down your decision by looking for the following yourself:
1. A faulty foundation
Nobody wants to move into a home that is actually falling apart. Be aware of any major cracks in the foundation. Cracks can usually be found in the basement of the...
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5 Easy Renovations for a Return on Investment
By Katie Wainman | February 10, 2020
When selling a home, it is very common to wonder about which renovations, if any, you need to make in order for your home to stand out from the rest. Ideally, to have a Return on Investment (ROI), it is best to stick to small. changes that will not cost you a fortune, but will still increase the value of your home. Before making any serious changes, it is always best to talk to your Realtor® and/or contractor to discuss what is worth doing.
Check out these renovations you can make to your home that could have a decent ROI.
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What You Should Know Before Choosing Your New Neighborhood
By Katie Wainman | Januray 20, 2020
Thinking about packing up and moving away? Before you close your eyes and spin the globe to pick your next neighborhood, take a second to think about what you want and need in a community.
Affordability
it is no secret that the cost of living varies in neighborhood all across the nation. Gas can be 30 cents cheaper in a town 7 miles away from the one you're in. If you already know how much you can afford for a new home, then you can figure out what neighborhoods you can afford as well. Think about the cost in certain neighborhoods of daily necessities such as groceries and gas, but also speak to your Realtor® about long-term budget influences, such as taxes and property values.
Safety
The neighborhood that you c...
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10 Tips to Successfully Stage Your Home
By Katie Wainman | January 13, 2020
Note quite sure why or how to stage your home to sell? The purpose of staging your home is to get it showroom ready. Buyers want to feel like they are stepping into their dream home, and it is up to the seller to create that. Here are some tips to keep in mind when staging your home.
1. Budget
Before you jump into staging your house, be conscious about what you can afford. There can be costs to staging, some greater than others. Storage space for your belongings, furniture rentals, landscaping improvements and cleaning services are some of the costs to consider before you begin to stage your home. Think about ways you could...
