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The Answer Book for Sellers

Attract More Buyers

HOW TO Attract More Buyers These tips will help you convince buyers your property offers top value for their dollar. Amp up curb appeal. Look at your home objectively from the street. Check the condition of the landscaping, paint, roof, s...

Prepare for the Photoshoot

HOW TO Prepare for the Photoshoot With the majority of buyers shopping for homes online, high-resolution slide shows and video tours are a must. Here’s how to make your home shine on camera. Understand the camera’s perspective. The ca...

Clean When Your Home is For Sale

HOW TO Clean When Your Home is For Sale Executing a deep clean before putting your home on the market will not only help it shine, but it will make tidiness easier to maintain between showings. Here are some power-cleaning tips to try. Cle...

Add Curb Appeal

HOW TO Add Curb Appeal Trim bushes and branches so they don’t block windows or architectural details. Set a pot of bright flowers (or a small evergreen in winter) on your porch or front walkway. Install new, matching locks and knobs...

Hire a Remodeling Contractor

HOW TO Hire a Remodeling Contractor Shop around for the right company. Get at least three written estimates. Ask for and check references. If possible, look at jobs the contractor recently completed. Check with your local chamber o...

Hold a Successful Garage Sale

HOW TO Hold a Successful Garage Sale Garage sales can be a great way to get rid of clutter and earn a little extra cash before you move. But make sure you plan ahead; they can take on a life of their own. Don’t wait until the last minute...

Before Putting Your Home up for Sale

CHECKLIST Before Putting Your Home up for Sale Here are a few items to take care of before listing your home. This can make the sale process quicker and easier in the long run. Consider a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be a...

Calculate Capital Gains

WORKSHEET Calculate Capital Gains When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on the difference between what you paid for the stock and how much you got for the sale. The same holds true in home sales, but there are other considerations. How to C...

When Considering Selling

QUESTIONS TO ASK When Considering Selling These questions will help you decide whether you’re ready for a home that’s larger or in a more desirable location. If you answer yes to most of the questions, you may be ready to move. Have yo...

Agency & Agency Relationships

VOCABULARY Agency & Agency Relationships The term “agency” is used in real estate to help determine what legal responsibilities your real estate professional owes to you and other parties in the transaction. The seller’s represen...

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