selling a home

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Can a buyer assume my mortgage?

Assuming a mortgage is the act of taking over someone else’s mortgage debt, along with the home. Typically this is the general outline for this type of sale: The buyer makes an offer. Negotiations ensue. The seller accepts the offer. Instead of paying the offer price in cash or via mortgage financing, the buyer pays

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A Seller’s Guide To Negotiations & Counter-Offers

You’ve employed a Realtor®, established a listing price for your home, and put your house on the market. Perhaps several buyers have completed showings, and one or two have perhaps even been highly complimentary about your home. Sooner or later, you’re going to find the buyer(s) that are interested enough that they will make an

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Five Little-Known Factors That Could Affect Your Home Sale

Many sellers who are preparing to sell their homes do things like making minor repairs, cleaning carpets, updating paint, etc. Making the appropriate updates & upgrades may help set your home apart! However, here are some additional items to consider: 1. Invisible Gas. Radon gas is a naturally occurring gas found all over the United States.

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Benefits Of Accepting A Cash Offer On A House

Sometimes cash is king. While cash often brings strength to an offer, and you don’t risk the volatility of a buyer who is subject to getting a mortgage to buy your property, is the cash offer always the right deal for your home sale? The Appeal of Cash:  The first thing you need to address

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Avoid These Emotional Mistakes When Selling A House

Selling a home is a complex, multi-step process. It’s not uncommon for sellers with the best of intentions to make emotional mistakes when selling. Fortunately, most of these errors are preventable – most, in fact, involve swallowing your pride so that you can act in your own best interests. It helps to keep your emotional distance and view

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Should You Remodel Your Home Before Selling?

Many sellers grapple with trying to figure out how to maximize profit when selling their properties. While certain factors, such as market conditions, the Realtor® you hire, and the location of your property undoubtedly have some  impact on your ability to sell, the condition of your house is extremely important. Without a doubt, a home with

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