Selling a home is a large financial transaction that involves a written contract with legal obligations that must be fulfilled. As a result of this, the terms of a property contract are very black and white and there is rarely room for negotiation. Sellers are subject to penalties under contract law, so make sure you […]
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While the closing process of a real estate transaction is not the most glamorous part of the process, it’s imperative that you know the role you need to play in the process in order for the deal to go through. Do not rely on your real estate agent or the team of closing professionals to […]
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What’s the #1 thing to protect yourself against during the closing process? The best way to do this is to become very focused on making sure you hit all the critical dates and deadlines. Once a sales contract has been established, then it’s time to hone in on all the little details. If you know […]
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It’s a natural instinct to rush to defend your home when you hear constructive criticism about it, but fight this urge! If you are too quick to defend your home and shut down those conversations, you are missing out on learning valuable knowledge about your property. Ultimately someone is just sharing their opinion with you, […]
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To fast track the timeline of selling your home, listen to the feedback you receive from prospective buyers and their agents. This information will be extremely valuable for you as you learn the strengths and weaknesses of your listing. Remember not to take the feedback you hear personally, because even the most stunning homes are […]
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The process of picking an agent is a bit like dating: you want to ensure you get along with the person, feel comfortable, and can openly communicate with them. If you don’t feel that way about your realtor, keep searching! Having a good relationship will make the whole journey more productive and fun. While we […]
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The home selling process involves getting vulnerable with yourself and acknowledging: 1) why you are selling your house and 2) that you are prepared to undergo the home selling process. Many people struggle to open up about the motivating factors that have led them to a decision to sell a home, especially if one of […]
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The housing market may be cooling, but it’s far from quiet. Homes priced right continue to attract attention, offers, and swift results. Meanwhile, listings that start too high are quickly overlooked. Today’s buyers are informed, analytical, and quick to dismiss anything that doesn’t align with market reality. In short, an overpriced home might as well […]
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It’s every home seller’s dream to end up with multiple offers shortly after listing their home. These components will lead to 1) excitement and 2) scarcity. You want for there to be a lot of buzz about your listing and to be able to tell interested buyers that there are several other people who are […]
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Prospective buyers face a lot of big decisions and uncertainty during the journey to find a new home, especially around financing and logistics. What does that look like? It will vary by situation, but you want to present solutions to the challenges a home buyer might be facing. There are different clauses and contingency plans […]
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