Selling is all about pricing, preparation and presentation. It doesn't matter if you are selling yourself, a used car or a house. Here is some suggested reading about 1. Pricing your home to sell. What Does the Listing Price Say About the Seller? What Do all These "Comps" Mean? Can a Home Sell
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01/13/2016
This is welcome relief for short sellers who are already under duress. The fact that it goes froward for 2016 makes the decision to sell as a short sale a little easier to make. For the past several years, readers would routinely ask me if the short sale tax forgiveness will be extended, so I'm
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01/11/2016
An unprepared home can result in a seller leaving money on the table. Smart buyers can see the opportunity often buried beneath layers of dirt and clutter! Preparing your home for the market is work. But it will be rewarded when done properly! The challenge for sellers - especially in a market
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01/09/2016
Much like most major steps in life buying a home requires commitment to the process and the goal. There are no guarantees of success but focused commitment does improve a buyer's chance of success.prospectiveI have worked with "want to buy" clients in the past who were planning to use a first t
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01/08/2016
I just reviewed statistics for real estate licenses issued in the state of Florida for 2015 compared to 2014. In 2014 there were 29,723 real estate licenses issued. As of December 28, 2015 there have been 34,293 issued. The increase, 15.28%. As Florida real estate licenses are issued for a two
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12/31/2015
The below summary of the Brevard County, Florida residential sales and inventory for November 2015 compared to November 2014 has been provided by the Florida Realtors. Closed Sales were up 0.5% for November 2015 with 658 units closed compared to 655 in November 2014. Number of cash closings decr
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12/23/2015
How the public views real estate agents has not changed a lot through the years. Some see real estate agents as just another salesperson. Some consider agents overpaid chauffeurs driving fancy cars. Some may even view their real estate agent as their personal go to expert on all topics!Some m
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12/22/2015
Most of us learned as children that rationalizing anything does not make it right. The same can be said of making an offer on a home.In a recent case I had a customer ascribe his low-ball offer to a couple of things that don't necessarily justify his weak offer.An offer at 11% below list price i
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12/20/2015
The Reserve at Lake Washington is one of Melbourne, Florida's newest gated communities offering executive homes on larger lots. With lots on preserve areas as well as lakes, The Reserve at Lake Washington offers larger home sites with new homes built by several of the area's popular builder's inc
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12/16/2015
Buying or selling a house is likely the greatest financial decision an individual makes in a lifetime. And most consumers choose a real estaet aprofessional to guide them throughout the process.Whether buyer or seller your real estate agent must be knowledgeable in your market and processes. T
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12/14/2015
