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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...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Brian Shelton @ Tuesday, 1st April 2008 @ 10:03 AM

Experts estimate that most people who use a Realtor will pay as much as 10% of your selling price in costs associated with selling. The cost of selling a home yourself can range from 4% to 8% of the selling price of your home. When you're estimating your expected gains, remember that the cost of selling a home can be deducted from that figure for tax purposes. To give you an idea of what the costs of selling a home in the current market are, take a look at the information below. We&... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Brian Shelton @ Tuesday, 1st April 2008 @ 9:22 AM

The decision to sell your home yourself is becoming more and more popular. According to various sources, the percentage of home sales that were completed without a Realtor is in the neighborhood of 14%. And that figure doesn't count sellers who used a discount Realtor service like flat fee listing, or an open listing contract, either of which will lower the cost of your commission considerably. There are a lot of things that go into selling your home yourself, but let's skip ri... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Brian Shelton @ Tuesday, 1st April 2008 @ 9:22 AM

Making the decision to sell a house by owner is the easy part of the home selling process. It's even easier than searching for a good real estate agent. But do you realize that selling your home without the assistance of a professional who is trained in this area is risky and that these types of sales do not always go through for many different reasons? If you decide you're going to sell your house by owner, make sure you're being realistic about the process. After all, the money ... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Brian Shelton @ Tuesday, 1st April 2008 @ 9:20 AM

Houses for sale by owner are more common than ever. The "by owner" method used to be thought of as unprofessional but that's no longer the case. There's plenty of advice available in Internet FSBO (For Sale By Owner) discussion groups where "houses for sale by owner" buyers and sellers congregate to talk about their experiences. A house for sale by owner means that a Real Estate Agent (REA) is not involved in the transaction. Since the average person moves every... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Brian Shelton @ Tuesday, 1st April 2008 @ 9:03 AM

You'll find lots of advice on how to 'stage' your house to sell, from what colors to use when you repaint the walls to how to word the headlines of your classified ads. There are many factors that go into selling your house fast, at the best possible price. They range from setting the stage for a sale with the colors you paint the walls to special incentives you can offer buyers to close a sale. You can do everything right - the right words in your classified ad, the best pictures... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Brian Shelton @ Tuesday, 1st April 2008 @ 8:46 AM

Selling your home may be the most daunting project that you'll ever undertake! But did you know that these 10 steps to selling your home can add thousands of dollars to the selling price and save you headaches in the long run? You should have a checklist of things to do in preparation for selling your home-from the time you make that all important decision to the moment you sign your name on the dotted line. Here's a ten step plan that will help selling your home go more smoothly.more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Brian Shelton @ Tuesday, 1st April 2008 @ 8:42 AM

It seems you can't drive far without seeing a home that is listed for sale by owner. Selling a home without the assistance of a realtor is probably today's hottest trend in the real estate market. If you know anything about selling, you know that one of the most important components of success is to get the product out in front of as many prospective buyers as possible. This type of product placement is critical even when the product being sold is a home. Realtors typically take care o... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Brian Shelton @ Tuesday, 1st April 2008 @ 8:42 AM

When it's time to sell your home, selling yourself makes the most financial sense. Why pay a real estate agent $4000 or more to show your house when you can do it yourself for half the price or less? Below are ten easy steps to home selling that you can do yourself: Home Selling Yourself Tip #1. Get your house ready. Clean up your house, inside and out. Make sure that your lawn is trimmed, and the landscaping is neat. If the house needs repairs, this is the time to make them. ... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Brian Shelton @ Tuesday, 1st April 2008 @ 1:09 AM

Imagine selling your home within two weeks of listing your home, at your asking price -- without paying a commission. It's not only possible, it's practically guaranteed if you play your cards right and follow these home-selling tips. Home Selling Tip #1: Research All Your Options Even if you've decided to sell your house yourself, you've got a multitude of options. Where you advertise, how you advertise, how you prepare your house, how much you ask for it - all... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Eric Bramlett @ Monday, 31st March 2008 @ 11:06 AM

When the time comes to sell your home, it seems like your To Do list is a mile long. The house has to be immaculate inside and out, the hoards of potential buyers are beating on your door, and the legal and financial details of the home sale process loom. Don't be tempted to handle this situation by yourself; instead, make your life infinitely easier and use a Realtor to help you sell your home. The lure of saving money is a strong one. Most Realtors charge between 5% and 7% on co... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Brian Shelton @ Monday, 31st March 2008 @ 9:58 AM

Having trouble selling your house? Sell This House, a new reality show on the Arts & Entertainment Network (A&E) can help! Each Sunday evening at 5 (Eastern Time), the Sell This House team tackles a 'problem house' - one that's been on the market for some time and isn't selling. After snooping on prospective buyers who tour the house and recording their concerns, the show's team steps in to work wonders and transform a no-sell house into a hot property. Hosted by ... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Brian Shelton @ Monday, 31st March 2008 @ 8:07 AM

Whether you're buying or selling a home, knowing how house values are determined is in your best interest. Being able to determine house values for the homes viewed will help a buyer determine an inflated price, or a great deal. For the seller, being able to access house values of recently sold homes and knowing how house values are determined will help set an asking price that will attract buyers. Determining House Values with a CMA One of the easiest ways of determining the ... more...

Finance » Real Estate » Selling | By Brian Shelton @ Monday, 31st March 2008 @ 8:06 AM

With real estate prices rising across the country, the so-called average real estate agent's commission of "about 6%" can cost you upwards of $10,000. Wouldn't you like to find a way to keep some of that money in your own pocket? The obvious answer is to sell your house yourself, and the Internet has made that easier than ever. Web sites devoted to FSBO (for sale by owner) homes allow owners to list their homes on sites that are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a wee... more...