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It's natural to feel a little apprehensive when making a major purchase, but home buying shouldn't scare you out of your wits.
Buyers’ biggest real estate fears sometimes hold them back from buying — not just around Halloween, but throughout the year. The scary thing is, these fears are sometimes well-founded.
Read moreMoving isn’t anyone’s favorite thing to do. Aside from the physical process of shifting everything you own into a new space and/or paying people to do so, there are many other factors to consider, such as budget, location, and (perhaps most importantly) your sanity. But the challenges are worth the struggle if you’ve reached the point where relocation truly is best for you.
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Are there legal benefits to using a licensed real estate agent?
The short answer is yes. Licensed real estate agents have legal obligations — formally called “fiduciary duties” — to their clients that are commonly referred to by the acronym OLDCAR.
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You’ve worked hard to get your home ready for sale and to price it properly. With any luck, offers will come quickly. You’ll need to review each carefully to determine its strengths and drawbacks and pick one to accept. Here’s a plan for evaluating offers.
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I recently met with a rental client who asked, “What should I do to prepare to buy in the next year?” It’s a great question and of course I love that she’s a planner like me. The best part of my job is sharing my knowledge, especially with first-time buyers. If you’re currently renting and are thinking of taking the plunge in the next year (or sooner), there a three things you must do before you buy a home to put yourself in the best position.
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Usually, the buyer faces more line-item expenses, but the seller pays the commission.Rarely does a buyer or seller show up to the closing without knowing exactly what their costs of sale will be. Rarely does a buyer or seller show up to the closing without knowing exactly what their costs of sale will be.
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What if your dream home just happens to have ancient wiring and a cracked foundation? So you’ve set your sights on a home that, to put it mildly, needs a little repair work. The stairs are creaky, and you’ve noticed a leak (or three). Still, your mind is made up. What’s a love-struck home buyer to do?
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The papers are signed and the keys are in hand. Here's what you need to know when moving in to a new home. First, change the locks. You really don’t know who else has keys to your home, so change the locks. That ensures you’re the only person who has access.
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Learn some special knowledge agents have that they might not always be able to share with their sellers. The concept of staging was once a secret. That cat’s been out of the bag for a while now, but the practice of staging homes continues to evolve — and it can be much more complicated and elaborate than simply creating a cozy conversation area in a living room.
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Spring is busy ticking off the season’s milestones: We’re watching the cherry blossoms, celebrating Mother’s Day, and tossing graduation caps. Another item you may want to add to your list? Putting your home up for sale — specifically in May, when homes often sell faster, and for a bit more than the national average.
Read moreGenevieve Stoll, Realtor®. Licensed in Washington. 3800 NE 4th Street | Renton, WA 98056