Category Archives: Home Seller Tips

What Does It Really Mean To Be ‘Represented’ By A REALTOR®?

Posted on January 27, 2015 by michaelagile

What Does It Really Mean To Be ‘Represented’ By A REALTOR®?. Posted by Andrew Fortune on Monday, January 26th, 2015 at 8:05am. When I started the home buying process for the first time, my wife and I found a home … Continue reading →

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New Fannie Mae Appraisal Program: Helping or Hurting?

Posted on January 15, 2015 by michaelagile

Every home must be sold TWICE! Once to the buyer, and once to the bank appraiser if a mortgage is involved. The second sale may have just become more difficult. A new program announced by Fannie Mae may slow down … Continue reading →

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Did It Make Sense to Wait?

Posted on January 13, 2015 by michaelagile

There are many people out there who debated purchasing a home over the course of the last year, but ultimately did not. Whatever their reasons were for delaying, let’s look at whether the decision to wait to buy made sense. … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 6, 2015 by michaelagile

If you are one of the many homeowners out there who are debating putting their home on the market in 2015, don’t miss out on the opportunity that currently exists. There will be significantly less competition in the winter months … Continue reading →

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3 Reasons Why Changing Your Kitchen And Dining Room Lighting Fixtures Can Increase Your Sale Price

Posted on September 30, 2014 by michaelagile

If you are considering selling your home, you may be wondering if there are things that you can do to increase your sale price. The truth is, you could spend thousands of dollars updating your home, but most homeowners will … Continue reading →

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Lowballing 101: How to Avoid Insulting a Home Seller when Making a Low Offer for Their House or Condo

Posted on September 17, 2014 by michaelagile

Buying a home is a huge step for people who are ready to make an investment in their future. Getting a great deal on a home is just as important and knowing how much to offer could be confusing. It … Continue reading →

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The Definitive Guide to Boosting the Number of Offers on Your Home in a Slow Sales Market

Posted on September 9, 2014 by michaelagile

The economy and the real estate market are finally on the upswing after the ‘Great Recession’. However, in many locations, the housing market is still slow. Homeowners who want their houses to sell need to do some homework before putting … Continue reading →

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Sellers, Beware: Five Reasons You Might Not Get Top Dollar when You Sell Your Home (And How to Avoid Them)

Posted on August 20, 2014 by michaelagile

For most people, their home is their largest asset, so they want to maximize that asset by getting top dollar when they sell. Here are a few reasons you might not get top dollar when you sell – and how … Continue reading →

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How Much is Your Home Worth in Today’s Market? Three Key Tips for Assessing Value

Posted on August 15, 2014 by michaelagile

If you’re thinking about putting the house on the market, or are simply curious about its value in the current economic atmosphere, it’s essential to get an honest assessment of its value. An overly inflated figure won’t hold up and … Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 21, 2014

Posted on July 23, 2014 by michaelagile

Last week’s economic news offered a variety of indications that the economic recovery continues, but some readings missed their expected levels. The Philadelphia and New York branches of the Federal Reserve Bank reported higher than anticipated manufacturing for their respective … Continue reading →

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