0 shares Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Pin0 Answer These Questions to Decide 1 EquityHow much equity do you have in your home? Look at your annual mortgage statement or call your lender to find out. Usually, you don’t build up much equity in the first few years of paying a mortgage, but if you’ve owned your […]
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Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate
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0 shares Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Pin0 When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain—the difference between what you paid for the stock and what yousold it for. The same is true with selling a home (or a second home), but there are some special considerations. How to Calculate GainIn real estate, capital gains […]
6 Items to Have on Hand for the New Owners
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0 shares Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Pin0 6 Things to Help the Next Owners of Your Home 1 ManualsOwner’s manuals for items left in the house. 2 WarrantiesWarranties for any items left in the house. 3 VendorsA list of local service providers—the best dry cleaner, yard service, etc. 4 Garage Garage door openers. 5 KeysExtra sets of […]
7 Terms to Watch for in a Purchase Contract
Reading Time: 3 minutes0 shares Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Pin0 7 Things to Consider in an Agreement of Sale 1 Sales PriceMoney. Is the Dollar amount of the sale acceptable for you 2 Closing DateThe closing date. See if the date the buyer wants to take title is reasonable for you. 3 DepositThe earnest money. Look for the largest […]
7 Steps to Preparing for an Open House
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0 shares Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Pin0 7 Steps to Have Your Open House 1 CleanHire a cleaning service. A spotlessly clean home is essential; dirt will turn off a prospect faster than anything. 2 Curb AppealMow your lawn, and be sure toys and yard equipment are put away. 3 Welcome Your GuestsServe cookies, coffee, and […]
5 Ways to Speed Up Your Sale
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0 shares Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Pin0 5 Tips for a Speedy Home Sale 1 Pricing StrategyPrice it right. Set a price at the lower end of your property’s realistic price range. 2 Market-ReadyGet your house market-ready for at least two weeks before you begin showing it. 3 ShowingsBe flexible about showings. It’s often disruptive to […]
Moving Tips for Sellers
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0 shares Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Pin0 Family with cardboard boxes moving intohouse 11 Moving Tips 1 Post OfficeGive your forwarding address to the post office, usually two to four weeks ahead of the move. 2 Subscriptions and BanksNotify your credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, and bank of the change of address. 3 ListDevelop a list […]
Five Reasons Your Home Didn’t Sell
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0 shares Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Pin0 5 Main Reasons a Home Doesn’t Sell 1 Price?This is the first culprit. Let’s face it if you drop any homes price low enough, you will have buyers coming from all directions to buy it. The trick is getting as much as you can in price and still attracting […]
Why Didn’t My Home Sell?
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0 shares Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Pin0 You’re Frustated Your Home Didn’t Sell…and you don’t know why your house isn’t selling. You’re beginning to think that it’s impossible to sell your Delaware home in this current market. Gone are the days of real estate agents using doing limited marketing like the 1,2,3’s approach to marketing a home— Put […]
Tips for Holding a Yard Sale
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0 shares Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Pin0 Ten Quick Tips for a Successful Yard Sale 1 CheckCheck with your city government to see if you need a permit or license. 2 Block SaleSee if neighbors want to participate and have a “block” sale to attract more visitors. 3 AdvertiseAdvertise. Put an ad in free classified papers […]
Free Market Analysis
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This is a copy of one of my direct mail postcards mailed in Newark Delaware offering a Free Market Analysis or CMA. I am opening this offer up to any visitors to my website. There are a low amount of single family homes available in New Castle County. In fact, we are over 25% down […]
15 Terrific Tips for Packing Like a Professional
Reading Time: 4 minutes0 shares Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Pin0 15 Tips For Packing 1 Make a To Do ListDevelop a master “to do” list so you won’t forget something critical. 2 SortSort and get rid of things you no longer want or need. Have a garage sale, donate to a charity, or recycle. 3 Don’t Toss EverythingDon’t throw […]