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S P E C I A L S E C T I O N : R E A L E S TAT E 9. SELLING: Don’t spend earnest money! Many sellers make the mistake of depositing and spending earnest money before closing day. If the transaction doesn’t go through or the buyer pulls out due to repair issues, it is up to the seller to return the cash. It is recommended to have a real estate agent or broker hold the deposit. Most buyers’ earnest money will be held in an escrow account until the closing day, allowing the money to remain untouched by either party. 10. SELLING: Consider names and numbers. Just when you think you’ve checked all the boxes for an easy sell of your house, take a second look at your address. According to Zillow, street names and house numbers matter! If you happen to live at 666 Fanny Hands Lane, you may be out of luck (however that particular street is in the United Kingdom, so you should be safe). Innuendo-laden street names tend to not sell as quickly as something like Thunder Road, for example. American numerology says that 666 is bad luck and could decrease the value of your home by 2 to 3 percent. Also, steer clear of the number 4, considered unlucky in Chinese culture. Stick to the number 8, or include the lucky digits 316 in your asking price! n The face of integrity at NORTHWOOD Meet Linda Pelkofer. As a real estate agent for over 31 years, Linda has built a reputation of accountability and hard work. She is passionate about helping others and is dedicated to bringing the highest level of service and expertise to her clients every single day. We’re here to help! Cynthia Herrmann & Erica Lowry Whether negotiating the best deal for her clients or helping them find the home of their dreams, Linda guides her clients through every step of the process with honesty, integrity and compassion. Come meet the Face of Integrity. - Linda Pelkofer Office • 412.487.3200 x1215 Cell • 412.427.7403 [email protected] Over 30 years full time experience in the North Matching lifestyles to the perfect home Your interests and desires always come first Our guarantee, stress free! Let our experience WORK FOR YOU! • 412-498-7829 • 412-367-8000 x285 • www.northwood.com ©2016 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchise of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity. Information not verified or guaranteed. If your home is currently listed with a Broker, this is not a solicitation. 24 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Hampton