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Sales Commission

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I know I can save the sales commission if I decide to sell my house myself. So what are some things I could lose?

Time
To sell your home, you would have to promote and then supervise the phone, waiting for responses to the advertisement. We have a marketing team to handle this and to designate serious callers from others. We can also pre-qualify potential buyers and make arrangements to show the house.

Money
You’re more likely to attract budget-buyers who seek out for-sale-by-owner homes, expecting to get a lower purchase price because of the saved sales commission. We will show you how to price the house and sell fast.


Posted: May 11th, 2007 at 1:30 pm | Email Post | Add comment

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Incentives for your Buyers

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A List of Contract Options To Attract Your Buyers If you’re selling in today’s market, you want to make your house outshine the competition. Buyers are most likely to choose your house if it offers something special. Here are some ways to make sure you land a sale.

1. Offer a warranty.
Purchase a buyer’s home warranty to protect against future problems.

2. Help with closing costs.
Cash-poor buyers concerned more with out-of-pocket costs than monthly payments will especially appreciate this one.

3. Consider financing help.
Provide seller financing or buy down the buyer’s mortgage rate for the first year.


Posted: May 11th, 2007 at 1:23 pm | Email Post | Add comment

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What should I expect at closing?

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After signing a buyer’s purchase contract to sell your house, the preparation for settlement begins. Settlement, or closing escrow, is the process of transferring the title (ownership) of the home from seller to buyer.

A lot of times, the real estate agents will help take care of these arrangements. But the buyer and seller are ultimately responsible for managing to these details.

Buyer’s Responsibilities


Posted: May 11th, 2007 at 1:07 pm | Email Post | Add comment

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The most important rule in house hunting

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Many details must be taken in consideration when selecting your home; price, style, size, location. It’s probably impossible to say which factor is most important. If there is a chance you’ll be moving again in a few years, be sure you buy with a selling in mind. It’s a strong possibility that the items that make your new home a comfortable fit for you will also attract buyers later on.

For the short-term homeowner who has resale in mind, there are some special considerations:

Watch for growth potential
Look for an established neighborhood that will not inconvenienced by future growth but be enhanced by it.


Posted: May 11th, 2007 at 12:06 pm | Email Post | Add comment

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