Home Sellers

Nov. 12, 2014

5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional

5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional
5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional | Simplifying The Market 

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous journey. You need an experienced Real Estate Professional to lead you to your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think …

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Nov. 3, 2014

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t For Sale by Owner

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t For Sale by Owner
5 Reasons You Should Not For Sale By Owner | Keeping Current Matters 

Some homeowners may consider trying to sell their home on without the assistance of a real estate professional, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). We think there are several reasons this might not be a good …

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Oct. 21, 2014

#1 Reason You Should Sell Now

#1 Reason You Should Sell Now
#1 Reason You Should Sell Now | Simplifying The Market 

The price of any item (including residential real estate) is determined by ‘supply and demand’.  If the supply of an item is larger than the amount of people looking to purchase that item, the price will decrease. According to the National Association of …

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Oct. 16, 2014

Fannie Mae Agrees: Hire a Pro to Sell Your House

Fannie Mae Agrees: Hire a Pro to Sell Your House
Fannie Mae Agrees: Hire A Pro to Sell Your House | Keeping Current Matters 

Do you really need an agent to sell your house in today’s market? Here’s what Fannie Mae suggests to sellers on the Know Your Options section of their website:

“Select how you'll market and list the home (e.g., with …
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Oct. 9, 2014

New Construction = New Competition

New Construction = New Competition
New Construction = New Competition | Keeping Current Matters 

For the last several years, home sellers had to compete with huge inventories of distressed properties (foreclosures and short sales). The great news is that the supply of these properties is falling like a rock in the vast majority of housing markets (only 8% …

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Oct. 6, 2014

Why You Should Sell Your House Now!

Why You Should Sell Your House Now!
Why You Should Sell Your House Now! | Keeping Current Matters 

School is back in session, the holidays are right around the corner, you might not think that now is the best time to sell your house.  But with inventory below historic numbers and demand still strong, you could be missing out on …

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Oct. 2, 2014

Finding the Right Agent is Crucial

Finding the Right Agent is CrucialFinding the Right Agent is Crucial | Keeping Current Matters 

The information delivered by your neighborhood real estate agent in the past is now available on the internet. You no longer need agents for information regarding which homes are for sale or what houses in your neighborhood sell for. You can easily find …

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Sept. 17, 2014

Things You Don’t Need to Hear from Your Listing Agent

The Two Things You Don’t Need to Hear from Your Listing Agent
Two Things You Don't Need to Hear From Your Listing Agent | Keeping Current Matters 

You’ve decided to sell your house. You begin to interview potential real estate agents to help you through the process. You need someone you trust enough to:

  1. Set the market value on possibly the largest asset your …
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Sept. 9, 2014

You Need A Professional When Buying A Home

You Need A Professional When Buying A Home

You Need a Pro When Buying a Home | Keeping Current Matters

Many people wonder whether they should hire a real estate professional to assist them in buying their dream home or if they should first try to go it on their own. In today’s market: you need an experienced professional!

You Need an …

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Aug. 5, 2014

Bigger Ads Don't Make Dumber Buyers

Bigger Ads Don't Make Dumber Buyers
Bigger Ads Don't Make Dumber Buyers | Keeping Current Matters 

Being 'in and around' the real estate business for over 30 years, we are still confused about the importance both sellers and real estate agents put on advertising.  Decades ago, advertising a home was important to attract a buyer because there was no …

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