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Make a Good First Impression In today's age of consumerism, every buyer is comparative shopping. Make a small investment in time, money and effort to give your home a solid advantage over competing properties. Pay attention to detail now because first impressions count with buyers. You only have ...
01/18/2010
Buying your first home can and should be a fun, exciting experience. It will probably also be the single largest investment you ever make. For this reason, it is important to be involved and informed. Use the series of steps below to make your home buying experience smooth and enjoyable:1. Selec...
01/04/2010
  Faster Sale  ·         Peak activity in first 2-3 weeks ·         Buyer agents have interested buyers  ¨       Less Inconvenience ·         Overpriced homes are used to sell others ·         Reduces number of showings  ¨       Exposure to More Prospects ·         MLS organized by price ·       ...
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Getting Your Property Sold QUICKLY! When you're selling your home, the price you set is a critical factor in the return you'll receive. That's why you need a professional evaluation from an experienced Realtor®. This person can provide you with an honest assessment of your home, based on several ...
01/04/2010
Before placing your home for sale, follow these easy tips for an exterior home make-over. Get started: 1. Solicit the help of at least one honest friend.2. Get in your car ,with friend in tow, and drive up to your home. Then, approach the front door as a potential buyer would.3. What things you n...
01/04/2010
Buyers today are more educated and demanding than they were in the past. It should not be surprising to a seller that a buyer would ask for a home inspection before signing a hefty purchase agreement. Therefore, it would be wise for homeowners to look at the areas where most home inspections fai...
11/17/2009
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Send change of address to: Post Office, Charge Accounts, and Credit Card Accounts, Friends & Relatives, and Subscriptions.  Remember that your notice requires several weeks for magazines. Notify your bank. Transfer funds, arrange check cashing in new city. Insurance: Notify new location for insu...
11/17/2009
Home Inspections: 10 Things To Check YourselfEven new homes may have hidden problems. Here are ten clues for determining a house's overall quality before you commit to the cost of hiring a house inspector:1) The structure. From a reasonably distant vantage point, look at the house. Do the walls a...
01/03/2008
Buyers today are more educated and demanding than they were in the past. It should not be surprising to a seller that a buyer would ask for a home inspection before signing a hefty purchase agreement. Therefore, it would be wise for homeowners to look at the areas where most home inspections fail...
01/02/2008
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Welcome to my world. I will try to make your stay enjoyable and at the same time give some advice on how to buy and sell your home. Please check back regularly to see what's new. Check out my website at www.ManateeAreaHomes.com and take a look at the Mid Florida MLS. This covers 10 Florida counties and has a wealth of information for the buyer and seller.