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How to answer 10 common seller appraisal questions

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Here are 10 questions that homesellers will most likely ask during the appraisal process. Here’s how to best respond to prepare them for all outcomes. Continue reading →

Inspection time! 8 questions buyers will surely ask

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Your buyers got the house. What’s next? Besides the flurry of paperwork associated with the loan, coming up next on this episode of “The Reality of Real Estate” is the home inspection. As you’re breaking your buyers into real-life real estate, here are… Continue reading →

7 reasons pre-listing inspections are an absolute must

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Contrary to popular belief, the celebrations shouldn’t begin right when a contract is executed — in fact, it marks the beginning of a long and uncertain process to a potential closing. The best way to increase a seller’s chances of closing smoothly is… Continue reading →

10 real estate deal-killers (and how to handle them)

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Real estate is wrought with deal-killers at every turn. Sometimes, no matter how proactive you are, surprise rears its ugly head and throws a wrench in the entire transaction. A savvy agent is ready with a plan B if needed. Here are 10 home-sale killer… Continue reading →

12 tips you should give to all first-time sellers

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A lot has been written about how to prep first-time buyers, but when it comes to giving sellers advice, not so much. In addition to the usual home-prep and for-sale advice, here are 12 tips for first-time sellers that’ll help quell their fears. Continue reading →

9 negotiation roadblocks that can stall your deal

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Invariably, in high-stress and high-emotion situations like buying and selling real estate, there are often points where things can become stalled, and everyone needs a time out. Here are nine situations in which negotiations can easily get put on pause. Continue reading →

12 ways agents get on their clients’ last nerves

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Every agent is familiar with all ways clients can annoy even the most composed real estate professional — but how many agents think about what it’s like for clients when the tables are turned? Here are 12 things real estate agents do that consumers fin… Continue reading →

8 home renovations that’ll annoy the neighbors

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It’s natural for proud homeowners to want to upgrade their properties; however, some home renovation projects impact everyone in proximity to the home — and their home values, sellability and general mental state. Here are eight projects that’ll have t… Continue reading →