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Experts weigh in on how to boost the speed of your home sale. Contact us today for more knowledge and strategies.

How to Sell Your House Fast: 5 Must-Know Tips to Move Your Property
"Well, here's the good news: It is possible for you, as a seller, to offload your home quickly. The experts say selling comes down to a few key to-do's that you should take care of before your property hits the market. If you're ready to unload your abode, heed the selling advice of the experts below. Of course, we can't guarantee all homeowners a quick sale, but putting these tips into practice definitely won't hurt the chances of securing a buyer."

Today's tip: Here is a list of potentially costly mistakes to avoid during your home buying process. Contact us today for more knowledge and strategies.

What Not To Do When Buying A Home
"The home-buying process can be a long one. Once you have an accepted offer, you'll likely be excitedly counting down the days until you can move in and start your life as a homeowner. You might be preapproved for a mortgage, but you might not end up qualifying for the loan if you make mistakes during the loan approval process."

You want to sell you home quickly and for the highest possible price. But professional home staging can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. The good news? There are plenty of things you can do to stage your home yourself for much less.

De-clutter. Start your home-staging journey by getting rid of the clutter. Don’t neglect the areas behind closed doors! Go through your closets and shelves. Home buyers look in there! Give away what you can, and store knick knacks and even extraneous furniture while your house is on the market. Too much furniture can make a room appear smaller.

Clean. After you’ve de-cluttered, give your property a deep cleaning. Dirt is a huge turnoff for home buyers. Don’t just do a basic cleaning. Clean your baseboards, your walls, (magic eraser products can do wonders for crayon and scuff marks!) the inside of your refrigerator and especially your bathrooms. Steam clean the carpets.

Assess curb appeal. Consider giving your front door a fresh coat of paint. At the very least, clean it! Put out some potted plants and make sure any hedges are trimmed straight. Keep the lawn neat and edged.

Get a second opinion. Invite an honest friend or relative to give your home a walk-through. Take notes on things you may have been overlooking. Ask them if they smell anything offensive anywhere in the house. You may be used to the smell of the room with the litter box and pet food but buyers won’t be! Remember, buyers want to visualize their own family in your house. That means you’ll want to remove any trace of anything that’s too personal, such as a huge family portrait collection or your husband’s collection of animals heads on the wall from all of this hunting trips.

Let the sun in. Get as much light in your home as possible. Clean the windows inside and out. And even when the curtains and blinds are all open, keep the lights on in your home while it’s being shown.

Questions? Your listing agent can be an invaluable resource with many more tips that can help you get your home ready for buyers!

Attention homebuyers: Your real estate agent is one of your biggest resources for your all-important home purchase. Read on to find out what you should be asking. Make use of our services today!

Buying a House? 6 Questions You'd Never Think to Ask, but Should
"When buying a house is high on your priority list and you spot The One—the property that has everything you've ever dreamed of and more—it can be tempting to put pedal to the metal and close the deal as quickly as possible. But slow down! You need to ask lots of questions to help you negotiate with the seller for a good price.
No home is perfect beneath the surface, and few know this better than your real estate agent. That means it's time to sit down with this professional and pepper him or her with questions about the property you're hoping to make your own."

Continuing trends show that this fall is the season for homebuyers. Let us help you take advantage of this opportunity!

Buyer Traffic Remains High This Fall
"The weather may be getting chillier in many parts of the country, but that hasn’t deterred potential home buyers from touring homes for sale. Buyer traffic in October saw an uptick in all four major regions of the U.S. and also marked the first annual increase for the month since 2017, according to the latest ShowingTime Showing Index report."

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According to Forbes, experts predict the 2020 housing market will see mortgage rates stay low, prices continue rising, and inventory remain tight. Contact us for more knowledge and strategies.

2020 Real Estate Outlook: Expert Predictions For Mortgage Rates, Home Prices, Tech And More
"The 2019 housing market has been one of low rates, high demand and limited supply—particularly on the lower-priced end of the market. Will 2020 be more of the same? According to experts, yes and no. We spoke to six mortgage, real estate, and housing professionals. Here’s what they say is in store for the year to come."

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New analysis now shows that the best days of the year to save on buying a house all fall in December. Contact us for more knowledge and strategies.

When is the best time to buy a house?
"According to new analysis from ATTOM Data Solutions, there are only three days out of the year that see homes sold at discounts below their estimated market value – all of which happen to fall in December. The report shows that buyers willing to close on a home the day after Christmas see the biggest discounts below full market value, with an average discount of 0.3% over the expected sales price. Beyond that, the next best days to buy are New Year’s Eve (December 31) and December 4, both of which offer discounts of 0.1%."