October 21, 2019
Your Beginner's Guide to Home Appraisals
Posted in Buying and Selling by Meaghan McGlynn
Appraisals are used as a reliable, independent valuation of a tract of land and the structure on it, whether it’s a house or a skyscraper. Designed to protect buyers, sellers, and lending institutions, appraisals are an important part of the buying/selling process.
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September 30, 2019
10 Tips to Minimize Stress When Selling Your Home
Posted in Selling by Guest Author
When I was growing up, my family must have moved a dozen times. After the first few moves, we had it down to a science: timed out, scheduled, down to the last box. Despite our best efforts, plans would change, move-out and move-in days would shift, and the experience would stress the entire family out.
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September 25, 2019
The Impact of Staging Your Home
Posted in Selling by Meaghan McGlynn
For more than 20 years, the benefits of staging a home have been well documented. Numerous studies show that staging helps sell a home faster and for a higher price.
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September 18, 2019
Mistakes to Avoid When Buying and Selling a Home
Posted in Buying and Selling by Meaghan McGlynn
Buying and selling a home is a complex transaction, and there are a number of steps along the path that can confuse, betwixt, and befuddle even the most seasoned buyers and sellers.
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July 15, 2019
Selling your home: A step-by-step approach
Posted in Selling by Meaghan McGlynn
Whether you’re starting a family, moving for your job, getting ready to retire or embarking on a new chapter in your life, when your home no longer suits your current situation, it’s time to think about selling it. Although this can be a bit complicated, with the help of your agent, you can minimize the hassles, get the best possible price, and shorten the distance between “For Sale” and “Sold”.
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June 17, 2019
Improve Your Curb Appeal with These Affordable Tips
Posted in Selling by Meaghan McGlynn
You’ll never have a second chance at a first impression, so let’s make it count! When it comes to upping your home’s curb appeal, there are plenty of small changes you can make that have a big impact.
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May 08, 2019
How Reliable Are Home Valuation Tools?
Posted in Selling by Kenady Swan
What’s your home worth? It seems like a simple question, but finding that answer is more complicated than it might seem. Sites like Zillow, Redfin, Eppraisal, and others have built-in home valuation tools that make it seem easy, but how accurate are they? And which one do you believe if you get three different answers?
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April 29, 2019
Follow Our Sellers Checklist To Stay Safe While Selling Your Home
Posted in Selling by Kenady Swan
Staying organized while uprooting your life and moving from one home to another can feel impossible. Not only are you trying to get the best financial return on your investment, but you might also be working on a tight deadline. There’s also the pressure to keep your home clean and organized...
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April 17, 2019
To Sell or to Rent? The Perks and Pitfalls of Being a Landlord
Posted in Selling by Kenady Swan
Electing a full sale or a property management situation is a life-changing decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. In choosing whether or not becoming a landlord is right for you, there are a number of factors to consider, but primarily they fall into the following three categories: financial analysis, risk, and goals.
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March 13, 2019
Should I Move or Remodel?
Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Kenady Swan
There are a number of things that can trigger the decision to remodel or move to a new home. Perhaps you have outgrown your current space, you might be tired of struggling with ancient plumbing or wiring systems, or maybe your home just feels out of date. The question is: Should you stay or should you go? Choosing whether to remodel or move involves looking at a number of factors.
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