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For Sellers

What Does a Good Realtor Do To Help Sell a House?

Selling a house triggers many emotions. Regardless of your reason for selling, you’ll want to close the sale quickly and at your asking price or better.

For Sellers

When Is the Right Time to Sell Your House and List It on the Market?

Historical trends show that selling your house at the right time can land you a higher price. Selling your home at the wrong time can put you in scenarios most home sellers want to avoid...

For Sellers

What To Do If You Bought Too Much House

Buying a house is one of the biggest achievements you'll ever experience, but if you let the excitement dictate your purchasing choices, you may end up like one of the millions of Americans who feel they're now "house poor."

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Essential Questions To Ask When Vetting Your Realtor (For Buyers And Sellers)

If you're planning on buying or selling a home, you'll want the best agent you can find to maximize your chances of an advantageous transaction. You'd benefit from knowing all the essential questions to ask when vetting your realtor.

For Sellers

Is It Hard to Sell Industrial Properties?

In real estate, selling an industrial building isn’t as clear-cut as a traditional home. Property types, like warehouses, don’t fit the residential mold and come with unique challenges. Whether you're a seasoned investor or first-timer, understanding the intricacies of industrial space is key to doing well during a transaction.

For Buyers

Home Buying Tips Given High Interest Rates

If you're considering buying a home soon, you might think the current interest rates are intimidating. Several factors have driven mortgage rates up in recent years, and there doesn't seem to be a decline in the immediate future. So, should you wait to complete a house purchase amidst high mortgage rates?

For Sellers

Advantages of Full-Service Real Estate: What Sets It Apart?

When selling a house, one of the first things you should do is find a trustworthy, knowledgeable real estate agency. The home selling process can become a complex transaction requiring plenty of paperwork and legalities, so you need an agent's expertise to facilitate your sale.

For Sellers

When It’s Best To Turn Down a Buyer’s Offer or Not Proceed With a Real Estate Transaction

A real estate transaction is one of the largest purchases someone can make. As a seller, you have the right to hold off on offers that don’t meet your financial expectations. Here are a few instances when the money involved impacts your decision to turn down an offer.

For Buyers

Interest Rates' Effect on the Housing Market

Are you considering buying a home but worried about current interest rates? If you gain a better understanding of interest rates' effect on the housing market, you might not feel so overwhelmed purchasing a home.

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