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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of the data points that has changed dramatically is the median tenure of a family in a home. As the graph below shows, for over twenty years (1985-2008), the median tenure averaged exactly six years. However, since 2008, that average is almost

4 Terrible Mistakes Made by First-time Home Sellers

January 25, 2017

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There are a lot of different factors that go into selling a home for the first time that can make it a stressful process, but there are a few things home sellers should avoid for a successful sale. If you’re going to be putting your home on the market in the near future and are

Considering a Spring Home Sale? Learn How to Appraise Your Selling Chances Like a Pro

January 10, 2017

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The springtime is known to be one of the best times to put your home up for sale. However, it’s important to be prepared for all of the hard work involved in putting your home up for sale. Whether you’ve sold several homes or you’ve never sold a home before, here are some questions to

Six Key Reasons You’ll Want to Work With a Real Estate Agent When Pricing Your Home

January 3, 2017

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Whether you know a little bit about the real estate market or you’ve sold a home before, you may be considering pricing and selling your home without the representation of a real estate agent. Whether it be a financial, medical, or a legal situation, etc, consider the benefits having a professional representing you. Take a look

Selling This Winter? 4 Negotiation Tips to Ensure a Speedy Home Sale

December 30, 2016

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It’s a great feeling to get an offer on your home, but there can be a lot of details that go into seeing the negotiation through to completion. If your home is currently on the market and you’re expecting buyers to snap it up soon, here’s what you’ll need to know to get your ideal

After the Sale: The Next Steps and What You’ll Need to Do Before You Move Out

December 20, 2016

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Getting an offer on your home can certainly make it feel like the hard part is over, but even after the deal is sealed there’s still a lot to do when it comes to moving out. Whether you’re getting prepared for a future move or your buyer has just signed on the dotted line, here

Five Ways to Make Your Home’s ‘Curb Appeal’ Better Than Your Neighbors’

December 16, 2016

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Curb appeal, or how your home looks from the street, is an essential part of preparing to sell your house. It’s also where comparison with your neighbors’ homes is inescapable which poses a problem if you’re both on the market. Read on for five ways to boost your own curb appeal. Open Up: Garage Doors

Home Equity Tips: 3 Upgrades That Will Make Your House Worth More When You Sell

December 6, 2016

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It’s likely that your house is your biggest asset, so when it comes time to sell it you’ll want to do everything you can to maximize your profit. Good news the value of your home isn’t solely determined by the market, there are several ways in which you can increase its value by making upgrades

Hosting an Open House? Use These Staging Tips to Make Your House Feel Like a Model Home

December 1, 2016

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Are you selling your home? If so, you’re going to have to host an open house at some point. In today’s blog post we’ll explore a few staging tips that make your house feel like a model home. Make A Solid First Impression Start with the front of the home and give a great first

Selling Your Home? Don’t Skip These 3 Essential Steps or Your Sale Will Suffer

November 10, 2016

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If you want to sell your home quickly — and for the most profit — you can’t just list it and cross your fingers. Successful sales are well-planned sales, and there are several ways in which you can make sure your own home sale turns out as you’d like it to. 1. Know Your Target