S P E C I A L S E C T I O N : R E A L E S TAT E
Generous 4+ bedroom home / Upgraded kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances and a built
in wine rack / Finished basement /
spacious living room / large dining
room / vaulted master bedroom
$343,70
Don't miss out on this gem! Lots of
love went into renovating this
home. 4 beds, 4 baths / Attractively finished game room / extra
large deck / updated kitchen
$310,000
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.
My philosophy is, family first, and family begins with a good home. I would never
tell someone to buy a home that I would not want my own children to buy. I
am ready and willing to work with each and every client I have to make their
dreams of owning a home in one of the greatest cities in the country a reality. Whether you are looking to buy or looking to sell I look forward to making
your real estate experience simple, less stressful, and more successful.
Carissa Sitterly
Realtor & Residential Relocation Specialist
Certified Negotiation Expert
Certified New Homes Specialist
Phone: 724-612-5900
[email protected]
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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