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2013
YES! Yes, your listing agent makes a huge difference in the sale of your home. There are many ways your agent can influence the sale of your home. Just knowing how to fill out the correct forms, while very important, is not all you need your agent to do. They must first be a consultant. When you ...
02/25/2013
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It sort of sounds like a chant used by those working out to a Jane Fonda tape. In reality, it is our local market bulking up. We listed a property for $160,000 last Wednesday and by this past weekend we were under contract for more than the list price and without an appraisal contingency. Wow! Th...
02/24/2013
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We placed a nice home on the market Wednesday and immediately received 4 offers. We just got a call this morning from a lender stating that his client will beat any highest and best offer made, even if they have to go to an all cash deal! A listing that has sat for a Loooong time has gotten 8 sho...
02/23/2013
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This is a recipe for disaster! Water and houses do not mix well at all. There are many sources of water in a home. Some, like the bathrooms, kitchen and such are supposed to be there. Others, like the slow leak in the basement or roof are not. Either way, uncontrolled water in your home is a very...
02/18/2013
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I have a meeting this afternoon to speak with my next door neighbor about selling their home. They have decided that they want to be closer in town and have decided to make the move. They are feeling a bit pushed because they have found a neighborhood they like and the homes there are selling fas...
02/17/2013
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I have had clients in the past ask how much do they need to disclose about their home when selling. My answer has always been, disclose, disclose, disclose. If you know that the basement leaks in a heavy rain, you need to disclose this. If you don't, your buyer is going to be on the phone to you ...
02/12/2013
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Its gone missing! have you seen it? I had it a week ago, but somewhere along the line I have misplaced it. I had a meeting last Friday with my broker to see if she could tell me where it was, but alas, its still missing. Have you seen my Mojo? Ever had days, weeks, or months when you find yoursel...
02/04/2013
Are you thinking of selling your home this year? The best time to market a home is during the Spring market. Here is the Atlanta area we find that the Spring market starts in late February and runs through the end of May. Does this mean you can't sell your home any other time during the year? Nop...
02/03/2013
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Peter den Boer
MBA,GRI, Associate Broker, Realtor