SPECIAL SECTION:
Real Estate
5. BUYING:
Enjoy the view?
It’s obvious that homes with a view can sell big. In fact,
Realtor.com states that homes with a view of the city sell
the fastest, with an average of 83 days on the market, while
homes with an ocean view sit for 98 days (mostly due to
the elevated price of oceanfront property). If you are in
love with a home with a view, be sure it is there to stay.
Although you may see rolling hills through your living
room window now, who’s to say a real estate developer
won’t see that same space as the perfect opportunity to
build more homes? Check with your local municipality for
land use regulations to make sure your view will remain.
6. BUYING/SELLING:
Your real estate agent matters.
According to Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff, research
shows gender matters when choosing a real estate agent.
Rascoff says men will get your home sold closer to asking
price because they are stubborn, while women will
negotiate and close the deal faster. Most importantly, find
an agent who will work on your behalf. Ask friends and
family for references of agents they’ve used in the past.
Look up their current listings to see if they align with
the type of home you want to buy or sell. This will also
indicate their knowledge of the market.
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