SPECIAL SECTION:
Real Estate
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.
Pamela
Stamper
Realtor ®
Putting her
“stamp” of
Success
on the
sale or
purchase
of your
home.
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.”
9. SELLING:
Will renovating always increase my resale value?
Make conscious decisions when renovating your home. While newer will
entice potential buyers, be cognizant of what rooms you update and how you do
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ROSE STAUFFER, Realtor ®
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Office: 724-327-0123, x9977
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