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Why Is the Assessed Value Different Than What the Realtor Says My Home Is Worth? Assessing the value of a home when putting it on the market with a realtor is affected by a number of factors. There are two numbers to consider when selling your home: assessed value versus market value. In some cases, […]

Why Am I Being Asked to Make Repairs? Most people eager to sell their home want to do so as is, with as little effort involved as possible. However, if you are in any way handy with home repairs, or have a family member or good local handyman, making repairs could mean the difference between […]

When Is the Best Time to Sell My Home? Many factors come into play when putting your home on the market, but a study conducted by Zillow in 2016 has revealed that May is the best month to try to sell your home – and in particular early May. The Statistics The Zillow research discovered […]

What Should I Do to Prepare My Home for Showings? There are a number of things you can do to prepare your property for showings that can help you create a great impression and drum up interest in your valuable home. Some of these things will be external, while others will be internal. Exterior This […]

What Should I Disclose to Potential Buyers? Disclosures are a key part of selling your home. The prospective buyer should have some reasonable assurance that the home they are getting is a valuable one, with no ticking time bombs lurking that will land them with a lot of expensive repairs. Honesty Is the Best Policy […]

What Is a Sale Contingency? A home sale contingency is one type of contingency clause which is often included in a real estate sales contract or an offer to purchase real estate. The clause states that the transaction is dependent (or contingent upon) certain circumstances – usually the sale of the buyer’s home. Many people […]

What Are Seller Concessions? There are many different costs and fees involved in buying a home. If a buyer is not careful, they can really start to mount up. Therefore, smart prospective buyers will often ask for concessions from the person selling the home in order to keep down expenses. Closing costs in particular can […]

What Are Closing Expenses and Am I Responsible for Paying Them? Closing expenses, or closings costs, are part of the process of finalizing the sale of a house. In some cases, the closing costs might be paid by the seller, and in other cases by the buyer. It will depend on the nature of the […]

How Long Does the Realtor Listing Agreement Last, and Are the Commissions Negotiable? A realtor listing agreement is a written, binding legal document between you as the seller of your property and a real estate agent who will help handle the sale of your home and earn a commission from it once the sale is […]

How Does the Inspection Phase Work? The inspection phase of a home will vary from county to county, but in general, all inspections will involve evaluating certain aspects of the home before a seller can sell their home to a prospective buyer. Health and safety are important considerations. Basic amenities expected of a modern building […]