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market to make sure it’s in optimal condition for selling. When
considering buying a home, it’s also helpful to have someone
who would not be 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.
7. 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.”
that has 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.
6. 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
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