S P E C I A L S E C T I O N : R E A L E S TAT E
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.
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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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