The idea of buying your first home can be daunting, but in America, we’re lucky enough to have an excellent agent system that means you don’t have to fear making basic errors. An experienced buyer’s agent will also guide you towards the most suitable properties that align with your criteria. And they’ll make sure you…
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Ensuring your home is clean is one of the most important aspects of selling property. A dirty, untidy home will turn away untold buyers and cost you thousands of dollars by diminishing your sale price. As an experienced agent in our neighborhood, I’m always at pains to stress the importance of cleaning and tidying a…
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Applying for your first mortgage can be nerve-wracking as it determines how much a lender will offer as a mortgage and whether that’s sufficient to purchase a suitable property in your target neighborhood. Your first goal must be to secure pre-approval; this is the conditional promise of a mortgage that allows you to make an…
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Once you’ve decided to sell your home, there’s usually a moment when you realize some improvements deliver you a great return on investment when the time comes to negotiate. It’s important to focus on potential payback before undertaking any work. As an experienced real estate agent in your neighborhood, I can help you with this…
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Moving home can be one of life’s stressful moments, but packing everything into boxes is always tempered by the excitement of arriving at your new home. Most of my clients are relaxed about moving, to be honest. If there’s any stress, it’s the idea of keeping their homes in pristine condition for prospective buyers when…
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When considering selling your home, making strategic improvements can significantly increase its appeal to potential buyers. Regardless of market conditions, certain upgrades tend to catch buyers’ attention and potentially increase your home’s value. As an experienced real estate agent, I can attest that successfully selling a home involves much more than simply placing a “For…
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The idea of exploring the neighborhood to find a dream home is an incredibly exciting moment when you’re a first-time buyer. But you come back to earth when faced with the challenge of choosing a lender and mortgage product. The variety of interest rates and terms and conditions can be bewildering. As an experienced agent…
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When considering home improvements to increase your property’s value, it’s natural to wonder which areas will yield the best return on investment. Kitchen and bathroom upgrades often top the list of renovations that attract buyer interest and potentially increase home value. Kitchens, in particular, are a focal point for many homebuyers. Here are some timeless…
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Buying a home is one of the most significant purchases you’ll ever make, and it should be no surprise therefore that some administrative elements of your real estate deal are quite technical. These processes have been put in place to protect buyers and their money. Buyers probably ask me more questions about having to establish…
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It may sound crazy, but some sellers will try to remove real estate fixtures from their property after they’ve sold it to you. Stories of new owners arriving at their dream home to find light fittings missing or roses pulled from the flowerbeds are becoming increasingly common. Some sellers seem to have developed strong attachments…
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