REAL ESTATE SPECIAL SECTION SUMMER 2023
4 . Don ’ t go overboard with updates . Ask your real estate agent about changes that can add value to or create appeal for your home . You don ’ t want to put too much money into unnecessary upgrades that may not even appeal to the type of buyer looking at your home . A small update may be just what you need to close a sale .
5 . Don ’ t price yourself out of a sale . A listing price might seal the deal on selling your home . Make sure to work with your real estate agent to review comparable homes listed in your area , pricing trends and inventory available , and work to list your home appropriately . A fair market price will attract buyers interested in making your home their dream home .
WANT TO BUY IN 2023 ?
You ’ re ready to buy a house . Whether it ’ s your first home , your forever home , or your retirement home , buying a house is an exciting and exhausting experience . Make sure you ’ re prepared with knowledge of the market and what exactly you ’ re looking for in a home .
1 . Watch your credit . Start preparing early by avoiding expensive purchases on your credit card and making sure you don ’ t deposit a large amount of money into your bank account . The first thing lenders check is your credit score and bank balances to determine how much you could be approved for on a home loan . Try to pay off as much debt as
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