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Selling a Home: The Complete Guide

Selling a Home — The Complete Guide: Selling a home is a pricing problem, a presentation problem, and a timing problem. In Selling a Home: The Complete…

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How to Make a Strong Offer on a House

How to Make a Strong Offer on a House: a strong offer on a house is not just about price; it is usually the cleanest package, with enough earnest money, a…

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How to Handle a Home Sale Contingency in Your Next Purchase

How to Handle a Home Sale Contingency in Your Next Purchase usually comes down to one thing: make the contingency short, specific, and backed by dates. A…

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How to Handle a Final Walkthrough Before Closing

A final walkthrough is the buyer’s last chance to confirm that the home is in the condition the contract requires before the closing papers are signed. In…

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How to Sell a House As-Is Without Major Repairs

Selling a house as-is means putting the property on the market in its current condition and telling buyers up front that you are not making major repairs…

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How to Choose the Best Listing Price Strategy

How to Choose the Best Listing Price Strategy: the best listing price strategy is usually the one that fits your timeline and market response, with a…

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How to Choose the Best Time to Sell Your House

How to Choose the Best Time to Sell Your House: the best time to sell your house is the window when your local market, your timeline, and your next move…

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How Earnest Money Works When Buying a House

Earnest money is a deposit in How Earnest Money Works When Buying a House that you put down after your offer is accepted to show the seller you are…

FSBO vs Real Estate Agent Which Selling Path Makes Sense

FSBO vs Real Estate Agent: Which Selling Path Makes Sense?

FSBO vs Real Estate Agent: Which Selling Path Makes Sense?: Going FSBO can work, but only when the house, the timing, and the seller all line up. A real…

Best Home Warranty Plans How I’d Compare Coverage and Cost Before You Buy

Best Home Warranty Plans: How I’d Compare Coverage and Cost Before You Buy

Best Home Warranty Plans: How to Compare Coverage and Cost: A $75 monthly plan plus a $100 service fee can hit $1,000 a year before anyone approves a…