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with the type of home you want to
buy or sell. This will also indicate their
knowledge of the market.
7 BUYING/SELLING: Get a
second opinion.
When you have lived in your home for
years, it’s easy to overlook problems
that potential buyers may spot right
away. Have a relative or trusted friend
come over to spot any small fixes that
you can make prior to putting your
home on the market to make sure it’s
in optimal condition prior to selling.
When considering buying a home, it’s
also helpful to have someone who is not
buying the home go with you to take a
look. He/she will be able to point out
potential issues that you may not see
when trying to make such an important
decision.
8 SELLING: Ignore the
housing market.
Don’t waste your time watching the
housing market for the best time to
sell. According to Investopedia, “it
doesn’t matter what your home is
worth at any given moment except the
moment when you sell it. Being able
to choose when you sell your home,
rather than being forced to sell it due to
job relocation or financial distress, will
be the biggest determinant of whether
you will see a solid profit from your
investment.”
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