SPECIAL SECTION:
Real Estate
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:
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.
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
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