Even one picture is better, but you - you, who markets yourself as being in your clients' best interests, have no excuse for not taking the time or spending the money for some high resolution, staged photographs that show the buyers exactly what you want them to see.
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Your Substandard Photo Could Be Damaging Your Listing
Posted on January 13, 2009 by Ted GuarneroKnowledge is Power: Keep Your Information Private When Home Selling
Posted on December 30, 2008 by Matt BarkerClear all of this away and make sure that you know when the mailman usually arrives, so you can arrange showings for when he's not going to be dumping Dog Fancy into your mailbox right in front of a horribly allergic buyer. These things may seem petty, but buyers can be turned off for what seem like very insignificant reasons.
Escape Bankruptcy with a Short Sale-A Deal for Buyers and Sellers
Posted on December 30, 2008 by Lee BellGetting your bank to agree to a short sale will help your credit and save them a headache. See if you bank is willing to deal with you.
Tips on How to Sell your Home in a Down Market
Posted on December 30, 2008 by Craig LewisLearn how to sell your home in a down market including pre-inspection, home appliance warranty and home staging services.
Economy and Office Furniture Industry Trends
Posted on December 30, 2008 by Christopher CarterAccording to First Research Industry Profiles, the furniture manufacturing industry in the US generates about $65 billion in sales from 20,000 companies. The average company operates a single plant and produces less than $50 million in annual revenue. Some sectors, such as metal office furniture, are highly concentrated, but the industry as a whole is fragmented: the largest 50 companies hold less than 40 percent of the market. The industry is fairly labor-intensive: average annual revenue per w...
Staging Your Home to Sell Quickly
Posted on December 29, 2008 by April WaltersSelling your home can be difficult, especially in the current market. However, there are a few things you can do to give your real estate the edge and staging is the main one.
How Will a Treehouse Affect Your Property?
Posted on December 10, 2008 by Lesa ParhamWhile neighbor opinion and zoning regulations won't affect your home's value, being slapped with a fine for having a structure that is not permitted by zoning will relieve you of cash, either through paying the fine or fighting it in court. Finding out how the law applies to your tree house and consulting with your neighbors may well save you time and money in the long run.
Make Your Dog Disappear When You Sell Your Home
Posted on December 10, 2008 by Lesa ParhamNo, I'm not talking about giving your pet away or taking him out in the back and... well I'm just not. However, when you're selling your home, you have to come to the realization that signs of your beloved puppy may be the dealbreaker when someone is making the decision whether or not to buy your property. Making your pooch "disappear" is going to give you the best chance at not only selling your home, but getting a good price for it.
Are You Selling Your Home for a Good Price?
Posted on December 15, 2008 by Lee BellMake sure you get the best possible price for your home. Consult with the experts before you put your house on the market.
House Not Selling? The Market May Not Be the Only One At Fault
Posted on December 11, 2008 by Lee CameronThere are many, many market factors right now that make it difficult to sell your home. Make sure that your agent isn't one of them.
Popular Selling Articles
Your Substandard Photo Could Be Damaging Your Listing
Posted on January 13, 2009 by Ted GuarneroEven one picture is better, but you - you, who markets yourself as being in your clients' best interests, have no excuse for not taking the time or spending the money for some high resolution, staged photographs that show the buyers exactly what you want them to see.
Staging a House with Cigarette Smoke Residue
Posted on July 19, 2009 by Lesa ParhamTo get your smokey space clean and sweet smelling, first tackle the walls. Depending on how long the oils have been accumulating on the walls, it may be possible to wash it off. Try using a solution of hot water and ammonia or a TSP solution; you will likely need to also use a fair bit of elbow grease. If your ceiling is washable and accessible, give it a scrub too because it will be retaining odors as well.
Does Sex Sell Real Estate?
Posted on August 23, 2009 by Justin HavreObjections to sexually-driven real estate marketing are many and varied. The image of a couple enjoying the privacy of their luxury condo is not likely to put a family in the mood for buying. A scantily-clad youth can draw the ire of people who question the objectification of people, especially women, in marketing. And, of course, there are those who view certain themes to be in very bad taste and will avoid anything marketed with them on principle.
Selling Your Home with Pets: Removing the Evidence
Posted on August 23, 2009 by Tony MarinoBefore you open up your house to prospective buyers consider sending your pets on a little holiday to a friend's or boarding kennel while you're trying to sell your home. This will allow you to clean all traces of your pets out of the house without them shedding all over your clean carpets and such. At the very least, restrict the areas of your house that your pet is in after you've cleaned it and make sure your pets aren't at home when buyers come to look at it.
Strategies for Selling Your Home or Condo in a Slow Market
Posted on October 1, 2009 by Gary KlicperaThere are many steps that you can take in order to assist your Maryland Realtor in selling your home or condo – even in a slowed market. It takes more than just having your property included in the real estate MLS listings or shoving a “For Sale” sign in the front yard. Both your Realtor, and yourself, have to get bold, even aggressive to make your house for sale stand out like a bright star in the midst of so many others. You want for your home to be noticed, appreciated, re...
Selling Pointers
Posted on April 13, 2007 by VK MelhadoThere is a real art to selling a home. Long ago the home sales bushiness became far more than posting a sign on the front lawn and then waiting for buyers to arrive. The selling of a home has become a much more involved process for both the seller and the listing agent. One of the main reasons for this has been the emergence of real estate as a multi-billion dollar a year industry.
We still think Spain is number 1 for overseas property!
Posted on June 8, 2007 by Cheap Spanish property specialistsWith all the eastern borders coming down and new countries joining the EU buying an overseas property is more accessible than ever to the many thousands looking to buy a second home or invest in property. But where is the number one property location for the Brits? It is still Spain...
Selling - Improving Your Curb Appeal
Posted on September 20, 2007 by KeadleWhen potential buyers drive up to your house, the first thing they see is the front of your house. Buyers know that usually the exterior of the house is a good indicator of the inside of the house, so the front of your home can make a very important first impression on potential buyers. To make the best first impression possible, follow these seven steps.
Looking for an Estate Agent
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Ian BatesI can understand that this can, in many cases, be a very hard conundrum. Looking for an Estate agents. I released agents which have developed their firms are the ones to choose. I will help you formulate the right questions and let you determine which estate agents have become more successful than others. To aid in this article I have chosen estate agents in Eastbourne to help guide you with a few examples of the pros and cons of various firms.
Tips for Mobile Home Sellers
Posted on February 4, 2008 by Nelson StewartSelling a mobile home often requires less work than a regular home, but the process can still be complicated. In order to get the highest return for your investment it's important to follow a few steps that can make things go more smoothly, and to keep in mind the financing differences between these and traditional homes.
