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Good Question! More than 98% of Buyers use a Realtor when they want to buy property. According to the National Association of Realtors, only 8% did not use a Realtor when buying a home last year.You might ask “Why are Realtors who work with buyers paid a portion of the commission?” Realtors are e...
05/18/2016
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Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe…………….only kidding!You need a Realtor, but it’s been ages since you knew or were working with a Realtor and you’re just not sure who to contact. Many of the same questions, hesitations and strategies connected with seeking out professional assistance in any field comes into ...
05/18/2016
In the Palm Springs California Desert where I represent buyers and sellers, contingencies can make or break the sale! When you make an offer on a property, there will be several contingencies written into the contract. Others may be added. What are they and how do they affect the deal?A continge...
04/26/2016
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You’ve decided to place your home on the market. How do you price one of the most important possessions you have? Whether you have lived in your home a short while or most of your life, most people gain a strong attachment to their homes and see them through rose colored glasses when it comes tim...
04/26/2016
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Yes, if you want to eliminate a big headache, get organized! That’s good advice, whether it applies to your job, your social schedule, selling your home or house hunting. It takes a considerable amount of time, effort and patience to prepare your home for sale and it takes as much effort finding ...
02/09/2016
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By Nancy HankinIn the Palm Springs Desert Area, hot tubs are used quite regularly. You may not want to heat your pool in the winter months when it cools down in the evening, but it doesn’t take long for your hot tub or spa, as some refer to them, to heat up.Golf, tennis, hiking and biking are a p...
02/01/2016
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ARE SOME REALTORS LIARS? by Nancy Hankin Unfortunately, there are two types of Realtors. Those who will tell you ANYTHING just to obtain your listing. Those who are HONEST with you because they have your best interest at heart. Which Realtor would you prefer to work with? A year ago in June, I ...
01/14/2016
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Do Home Staging and Repairs Really MatterI love reading stories about what happens when a Seller does not believe Realtors about the importance of doing two very important things BEFORE Listing their home. Yesterday I heard a dozy.The woman who professionally “Stages” homes was telling about a se...
01/10/2016
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Are You Covered? by Nancy Hankin What you do not know about insurance can really hurt you. Many home owners today do not know what criteria was used to establish the coverage on their policies. In fact, many not only lack financial protection for the equity in their homes, but for personal prop...
01/07/2016
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By Nancy HankinWhen you are getting ready to sell your home, think of ways to eliminate CLUTTER. One great clutter area is closets. Messy closets can be frustrating and cost you time, especially when you’re racing around trying to get out the door. Here are six ideas to help you take control of y...
12/02/2015