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With snow approaching Wisconsin again and Christmas just 4 days away, maybe it is time to slow down and enjoy life this week. Go sleding, make a snowperson, go to a movie, read a book by the fireplace. Call your friends, family, neighbors and some old clients of yours. It is always great to get...
12/20/2010
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Today, we signed up another Realtor to help Exit Realty XL provide excellant service to a fast growing base of clients. Bev Ehley formerly of Prudential Realtors brings her expertise of client service to our office. Bev will be a great addition to our Germantown, Wisconsin office. Bev has been ...
12/20/2010
11 Great Reasons to List Your Home during the Holidays in Germantown, Wisconsin: 1. People who look for a home during the holidays are more serious buyers. 2. Serious buyers have fewer homes to choose from during the Holidays and less competition mean more money for you. 3. Since the supply ...
12/20/2010
Buyers love spacious homes. Buyers love to look at online property photos. Here are some tips to make your pictures look good. 1) Remove area rugs - Rugs break up the expanse of the floor and can make rooms look smaller. 2) Use a wide-angle lens. 3) Get creative with furniture. Make sure that fu...
12/20/2010
7 Steps to "Safe Selling" that Every Home Seller Should Consider 1) Do an honest, detailed "Sellers Disclosure". Check with your agent and/or attorney for details. 2) Offer a "Home Warranty/Protection Plan" to the buyer of your property. 3) Remove valuable personal property like jewelry, etc... ...
12/16/2010
For many Realtors Winter can be a slow time. Well, I hope your Realtor is using the "slower" time to expand their intelligence and expanding their search engine optimization on the internet. Now is the time for Realtors to take the time to look at webinars, read books and read Real Estate relat...
12/16/2010
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16 Steps to Get Ready for Your Open House 1) The front and back lawn should be freshly cut, trimmed and cleared of all debris. 2) Remove any unnecessary items from the front of the house. 3) Remove any dirt from sidewalk or driveway. 4) The front door should be freshly painted, if needed. 5) A co...
12/15/2010
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Preparing Your Home for Sale Kitchen and Bathrooms Kitchen: Clean and organize all storage space. Avoid clutter, stor small appliances. Clean ventilating hood and exhaust fan. Sink, cabinets and counter tops should be clean and fresh. Waxh and organize cabinets and closets. Bathrooms: Check all f...
12/15/2010
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10 REASONS TO LIST YOUR HOME DURING THE WINTER in Germantown, Wisconsin 1. Fewer Showings - Yes there are fewer buyers, but those buyers that are left are usually very serious about making a purchase. 2. Less Competition - Most people wait until spring and summer to list their home, which...
12/13/2010
1) Buyers take special notice of light and bright homes. Buy high intensity light bulbs and be sure to clean all light shades and covers. 2) Buyers notice especially clean homes. Do a "Spring Cleaning" throughout...no matter what the season is. Give special attention to the following: windows...
12/13/2010