by Farah Shinali | Oct 12, 2016 | Real Estate
Step 8: Head to Closing The good news: You’re almost home free (or free of your home in this case). You’ve accepted the buyer’s offer, the negotiations are finally winding down, and there is only one more little box to check: closing. Get the repairs done First things...
by Farah Shinali | Oct 12, 2016 | Real Estate
Step 7: Get Ready to Close Hooray! You’ve found a buyer for your home. You’re done, right? Right? Not quite. All you have to do now is get yourself—and your house—ready to close. Earnest money When the buyer makes an offer on your house and you accept, the buyer will...
by Farah Shinali | Oct 12, 2016 | Real Estate
Step 6: Strike the Right Deal Getting those offers in If you’re not in a rush to sell your house, it may make sense to see what offers roll in over a few months. But if you need to sell quickly (or just don’t want to wait), your agent might be able to push things...
by Farah Shinali | Oct 12, 2016 | Real Estate
Step 5: Create an Eye-Catching Ad Take great pics Online house shopping is a lot like online dating. Everyone will tell you they loved your bio, but really, they’re just looking at the photos. To show your home in the best light, consider hiring a pro. Write a...
by Farah Shinali | Sep 28, 2016 | Real Estate
Step 4: Pretty It Up Once you’ve made repairs, chosen a Realtor®, and decided on an asking price, your home is almost ready for market—but first, how about a little primping and polishing? Or maybe a lot of primping and polishing. Stash your stuff When you’re just...
by Farah Shinali | Sep 20, 2016 | Real Estate
Step 3: List It at the Right Price You may have a dollar figure in mind—perhaps based on what you paid originally, plus a little extra. Because homes appreciate, right? Maybe yes, maybe no. While a hefty increase in value is nice in theory—and in general, it’s...
by Farah Shinali | Sep 20, 2016 | Real Estate
Step 2: Find the Right Realtor There are a lot of agents out there. So how do you choose? Go ahead and ask your pals for referrals, but don’t fall into the trap of picking an agent purely because of rave reviews. The old mantra of location, location, location applies...
by Farah Shinali | Sep 19, 2016 | Real Estate
Step 1: Whip It Into Shape A. Tally the age of various items No matter how great your home looks at first glance, any savvy buyer will point to various parts and pop the question: How old? And since guesstimates won’t cut it, it’s time to gather some paperwork. If...
by Farah Shinali | Sep 2, 2016 | Real Estate
Making the decision to buy may seem more like a giant leap than a first step, but it doesn’t have to. The key is to do your homework and be prepared—whether you’re buying a home next year or next month. Determine what you can afford, consider the location...
by Farah Shinali | Aug 31, 2016 | Real Estate
Welcome! Thank you for reading my first blog post. I’m excited and ready to share my expertise & knowledge, grow my network of relationships, and increase my online visibility. I will be writing primarily about all things relevant to Real Estate, which...
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