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Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Thomas Pretty @ Tuesday, 13th May 2008 @ 10:57 PM

Increasingly those who are selling and buying property are enlisting the help of an online estate agent. For first timers this can be a daunting task as most people only really have experience with a high street branch. This is not to say that the high street agent is no longer a viable option, it is just as technology and more specifically the internet becomes and increasingly large part of our lives, people will naturally want to sell and buy homes over the internet. The internet has a... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Ricardo d Argence @ Tuesday, 6th May 2008 @ 5:13 PM

In a time when home prices are fluctuating in different parts of the world, it's hard to find a concrete answer as to how much your home is worth. Property valuation can help and we'll explain a little bit about it in a minute, but eventually it all comes down to how much a buyer is willing to pay at that particular time. However, in order to get that beginning price steps have to be taken which include many variables associated with surrounding homes, property tax, zonin... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By James Woolley @ Tuesday, 6th May 2008 @ 9:18 AM

Millions of people are lured abroad from the UK every year attracted to better weather and a lower cost of living. However the major problem they face along the way is trying to sell their property quickly. Even in a buoyant property market it's not always easy to sell your property quickly as you may be competing with other properties in your area and struggling to make yours stand out. This is particularly true in the quiet winter months and indeed in the current property market in... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Cheow Yu Yuan @ Sunday, 27th April 2008 @ 3:51 PM

If you have a private property to sell off, you need to find a professional property agent to facilitate your selling process. A property agent is a professional who help in connecting buyers to you in the property industry. A good agent will help you to sell off your private property faster. Some of the property agents also do link up tenants to landlords for property rental. So if you intend to rent out your private property, you can also look for a property agent. There are many ways t... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Shaun Greer @ Saturday, 26th April 2008 @ 5:03 PM

It is happening again. Every three to five years the real estate market goes through another cycle and pessimism creeps into many. When the market is going down is it mostly caused by demand for new houses falling. The continuation in falling housing prices changes the psychology of home buyers so they stop buying. This process further decreases home prices and the real estate market. Recent surveys by many consumer groups are reporting that consumer confidence is decreasing, foreclosure... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Thomas Pretty @ Saturday, 26th April 2008 @ 12:29 PM

When selling your house making the choice of estate agent can be difficult. Getting this selection wrong can be extremely detrimental to the sale of your property, costing you both time and money. While this advice is in no way all encompassing it acts as a brief advisory tool for those selling their property. Hopefully it will allow the reader to select the right estate agent and receive value for money and a speedy sale. First and foremost a major concern should be the operating hours ... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Jeffry Evans @ Thursday, 24th April 2008 @ 7:59 PM

To have or not to have a realtor license, that is the question. And the logical answer really depends on your situation, mainly: 1. Do I live in a market where homes are valued very highly (average sale price is $200,000 or greater)? 2. Do I intend to live in the same house for many years, or will I be moving often? 3. Do I have the need and/or the desire to obtain additional income? 4. Do I want to mess with the hassle, and how much trouble would it be to get a realt... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Fritz Pfister @ Thursday, 24th April 2008 @ 3:09 PM

Have you ever heard the saying; out like a lamb, in like a lion? The Springfield Illinois housing market, one of the most affordable and stable in the nation, reported to be the best in the Midwest in 2007, is rebounding following a dismal first quarter. However there is trouble on the horizon, and not just for the Springfield housing market, all housing markets. Following lamb like activity with home sales down 29% in March, and down 19.4% for the first quarter, April is coming on like a... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Thomas Pretty @ Friday, 18th April 2008 @ 4:19 PM

When it comes to selling you home there are few more emotive issues than the valuation of your property. The current property climate makes the valuation even more important as prices seem to be fluctuating and in some areas of the country, falling. It depends of course upon what you are using the valuation for. Agents will value your property in line with current market trends but their opinion is just that, opinion. It is chartered surveyors that can give a true valuation of a property that is... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Art Gib @ Friday, 18th April 2008 @ 3:49 AM

The real estate business is a rather complex one. There's a ton of paperwork, fees, commissions and the like that both buyer's and sellers have to pore over just to make sure they know where they stand. The price consumers are looking to buy at and what they are selling usually go through a metamorphosis and even major face lift when all things are done. But for the consumer that knows a little of what they want out of the deal, a Fee-for-Service broker may be a money saving angle. ... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Ricardo d Argence @ Thursday, 17th April 2008 @ 8:56 PM

Take a look around and houses for sale are popping up all around. With today's economy in uncertainty, people are taking steps to reduce their costs. Owning a home happens to be one of them. If you happen to be one of those under pressure to sell your home then you need to know a few things to get ahead in the market. There are a few things you can do that just might improve your chances of getting your house sold faster. First and foremost, you need to start with curb appeal.... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Gary Nealon @ Wednesday, 16th April 2008 @ 7:02 AM

Trying to sell a house in a down market can be difficult, but there are several things you can do to improve its marketability. By investing some money and sweat equity before it goes on the market, you can ensure that your home presents well, stands out from the crowd and doesn't turn off potential buyers so that you can sell quickly and at the best price. Minimize the amount of personal items While the family pictures and personal mementos may make it feel more like home for y... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Thomas Pretty @ Wednesday, 16th April 2008 @ 5:23 AM

When most people decide to buy or sell their property it is usually common practice to utilise the services of an estate agent. But so many do not realise what duties an estate agent is supposed to perform, how they extract their funds or how you, the consumer can get the best service. Here is a brief guide to the work of estate agents and how those selling or buying property can get the best deal. It is important to realise that not every estate agent will have professional qualificatio... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Shaun Greer @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 11:52 PM

January 2008 saw another large jump in foreclosure filings. Nationwide, filings for foreclosures jumped 57 percent, causing 45,327 homeowners to lose their homes to bank repossessions. This is yet another indication that our national real estate markets fears are far from over. Although this increase was only a modest increase from the month previous, the increase demonstrates that despite recent attention paid to reducing the foreclosures, the financial issues in the real estate and mort... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Fritz Pfister @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 5:27 AM

Last week I shared with you the danger involved in basing your decisions upon the housing market reports released during the week, because it was dated information, about a month after the fact. Deciding the actions you should take if you are about to list a home based upon that report would be like trying to decide what to wear today by looking at a month old newspaper to see the weather forecast. The Springfield housing market is slowing. March home sales fell by 104 sales or by 29.2% t... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Robert Clark @ Monday, 7th April 2008 @ 2:16 AM

The internet is where it's at when it comes to marketing your home. If you're going to sell privately, you need to get the word out about your property. Perceptive sellers utilize web directories geared to those who choose to sell their home on their own. What do online advertising sites for selling your home offer? They offer you the opportunity to save on estate agent fees. Yes, you do pay a fee to list on a website, but its nominal compared to what estate agents charge. With ... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Brian Shelton @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 10:49 AM

Even if a quick home sale isn't a do-or-die necessity, it is in your best financial interest. Surveys of real estate agents and popular knowledge make it clear that the longer a house lingers on the market, the lower the price will fall. Most homes that sell for their full asking price sell within two weeks of being listed. These five tips will help you sell your house NOW. Tip # 1: Hire The Best Real Estate Agent You Can... ...and then follow his or her advice. Real estate ag... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Daniel Lock @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 9:34 AM

Real Estate development, is a business like any other. Which means delivering a product that the market wants. For example in the suburbs, many people will want a double garage. To a city dweller however this may well be irrelevant. Different areas have very different needs. I know that, on the other side of the world, the vogue in Manhattan is lots of bathrooms -- three in a cramped two-bedroom apartment is common. Nevertheless, two rules are etched in stone: 1. You must identif... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Brian Shelton @ Tuesday, 1st April 2008 @ 10:27 AM

Are you ready to sell your house yourself and keep the commission you would otherwise give to a realtor? Well, you're in good company. In today's hot real estate market, more and more home sellers are opting to "go at it alone." As the "sell your house yourself" trend expands, so do the range of tools that sellers have to help them through the home selling process. From books to web sites, Internet discussion groups to adult education courses, sellers who chose to sell ... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Brian Shelton @ Tuesday, 1st April 2008 @ 10:10 AM

If you're thinking of doing some renovations before you put your house on the market it helps to know what buyers are looking for in a new home. One good way to get an idea of the features that buyers want in a house is to take a look at the best home plans selling in each of the major categories of house plans. Whether your home is country, Victorian, Mediterranean, Ranch or Cape Cod, by studying the best home plan selling in your category, you can strategically emphasize the features that... more...