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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
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it. Being able to choose when you sell your
Make conscious decisions when
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entice potential buyers, be cognizant of
what rooms you update and how you do it.
While updated kitchens will increase the
value of your home, be sure to appeal to a
wide range of tastes. A good place to start is
with the appliances. Realtor.com states that
homes with stainless steel appliances sell 15
percent faster than those without. Updated
bathrooms are easier to satisfy a wider range
of buyers’ desires for luxury, but be sure to
keep the colors neutral.
10. 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.
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Just when you think you’ve checked all
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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 more like Thunder
Road. American numerology says that 666 is
bad luck and could decrease the value of your
home by 2-3 percent. Also, steer clear of the
number four, considered unlucky in Chinese
culture. Stick to the number eight, or include
the lucky digits 316 in your asking price!
Before entering the real estate market,
educate yourself. The more you know, the
better your chances are for nailing down the
home of your dreams!
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