Selling a Home

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You are ready to sell your house, but is the outside looking as good as the inside? Here are some tips to stage the exterior of your house... more »

How to Accept an Offer on a Home Contingent on the Sale of the Buyer's Home

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Not all buyers are created equal. A buyer who has yet to sell his other home is still an eligible buyer, but you want to proceed with caution... more »

How to Avoid Foreclosure

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Are you having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments? Have you received a notice from your lender asking you to contact them? Here are some tips to help you... more »

How to Buy and Sell a Fixer-Upper

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It just needs a little TLC, right? If you're willing to put some elbow grease into it, buying and selling a fixer-upper can be a profitable endeavor. But there's a level of risk involved, not to mention a substantial commitment of time and effort ... more »

How to Decide on Upgrades to Make Before You Sell Your Home

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Deciding what to upgrade in your home before you try to sell it takes a lot of thought. You don't want to do too little - but you don't want to do too much, either... more »

How to flip a house

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Will get some tips on how to flip your first property.. more »

How to Flip a House With a $5,000 Budget

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Flipping a house on a budget is a real challenge--but if you are handy with doing household repairs, it can be done. The secret to flipping a house with little money is not only your labor, but finding the right house... more »

How to Get a Higher Appraisal

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If you’re thinking of putting a piece of real estate on the market, you may be wondering how to come up with a profitable asking price. For many sellers, the first step is to contact an appraiser to find out the true value of the property. A ... more »

How to Get a Property Appraisal

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People get home appraisals for any number of reasons: to determine the market value of a residence as part of a divorce settlement; to establish an inherited home's valuation; to verify equity for removing Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI); or to ... more »

How to Get Seller Financing for a Home

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Having trouble getting traditional financing? If the seller doesn't need all the cash from the sale of the property to buy another home, he or she might be willing to offer you seller financing... more »

How to Have a Public Open House

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Sunday open houses have become a real estate ritual. If you prepare for yours correctly, it can be an excellent selling tool... more »

How to List Real Estate on the MLS

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The Real Estate MLS, or Multi-List, is a roster of all residential properties in a geographic area that local real estate professionals are allowed to show prospective buyers. The quickest way to get your home on that list is to sign a listing ... more »

How to Reduce Real Estate Commissions

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The standard real estate commission of 6 percent can persuade homeowners to raise their selling price or reduce their profits. Neither are attractive choices. The brokerage industry is feeling the pressure to lower their rates, because today's ... more »

How to Retain a Real Estate Agent to Sell a Home

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Unless you relish the challenges of selling a home on your own, you'll want a professional real estate agent to represent and protect your interests, and to help you complete the sale... more »

How to Sell a House Online

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If you want to avoid paying commission to a real estate agent, or if you need an additional way to put your house on the market, showcase your home on the Internet... more »

How to Sell the Farm

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Selling a farm is often as emotional a process as it is financial. Your property may have been in your family for generations, making the sale a wrenching, difficult decision. Here are some thoughts to bear in mind that may lessen the strain a bit... more »

How to Sell Your House

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By: HomeCashBuyers.co.uk Once you’ve actually made up your mind to move house, it can be difficult deciding on the best method for selling your property. In today’s modern world, there are different options available to you. We will look at just ... more »

How to sell your house without a realtor...

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If you have little or no equity in your home you can save thousands of dollars in realtor commissions by selling on your own! Read below for some great ideas to help you sell your home without a realtor... more »

How to Do a Lease-Option on a Home

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A lease-option is an agreement between a buyer and a seller that allows the buyer to lock in the future purchase price, save money for a down payment and buy the property in the future at current prices. It can prove to be a win-win situation... more »

How to Do a Short Sale

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A short sale in real estate occurs when the outstanding obligations (loans) against a property are greater than what the property can be sold for. Short sales are a way for homeowners to avoid foreclosure on their homes and still be able to pay ... more »

How to Find buyers and sellers if you are a REALTOR

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When starting a career in real estate it can be a challenge to get your business up and running. Hopefully these suggestions will serve as a guide for newbie realtors to go out and find the buyers and sellers they need to start earning a living!.. more »

How to Get a Home Appraisal in Dayton, Ohio

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A home appraisal is a market valuation of real estate or property by a professional. Before a bank or lender will invest their money in your home loan, they will require an appraisal to ensure the property is as valuable as you say it is. The ... more »

How to Hire a Discount Real Estate Agent

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If you want help selling your home but you want to cut costs, consider hiring a discount real estate agent, who can provide a few key services - such as getting your home listed on a multiple listing service (MLS) - and will let you do a lot of ... more »

How to Hire a Real Estate Lawyer

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If you're a first-time buyer or you're buying or selling a home without an agent, a real estate lawyer can answer your questions, help you negotiate, and take care of a lot of the little details you might not be aware of... more »

How to Offer Seller Financing on Your Home

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You can provide seller financing on your home in a number of ways. The most important thing to realize is that by providing partial or full financing, you will not be receiving some or all of the proceeds from the sale of your home until the ... more »

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