Posted on October 9, 2019 - 09:59 AM
by Liz Riddick
Analyze why you are selling - If you understand your motives, you will be able to better negotiate and to get what it is that you want, whether it be a quick sale, high price, or somewhere in the middle. Prepare your home for the buyer - Maximize the s...
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Posted on September 4, 2019 - 09:59 AM
by Liz Riddick
FSBO (pronounced fizz-bo), or For Sale By Owner, is a way of selling your home without the use of a professional real estate agent or broker. The idea behind FSBO is that by selling your home yourself, you save the approximate 6% that would be the agents'...
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A professional home inspection protects both you and the buyer. It allows both you and the buyer the opportunity to learn about the property's defects. A home inspection usually covers the following: Plumbing conditions - if there is leakage or cloggi...
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Not all agents work the same way. The most important attribute of an agent is that he/she is well connected to the real estate industry. He/she should know the market and provide information on past sales, current listings, his or her marketing plan, and ...
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If you want buyers to be interested in your home, you need to show it in its best light. A good first impression can influence a buyer both emotionally and visually, thus prompting them to make an offer. In addition, what the buyer first sees is what they...
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Posted on April 17, 2019 - 09:59 AM
by Liz Riddick
If you know exactly why you are selling then it is easier for you to follow the right plan of action for getting what you want. If you are a seller who needs to close a sale as quickly as possible, then you should know that getting the highest price poss...
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Posted on March 20, 2019 - 09:59 AM
by Liz Riddick
When reading an offer, keep in mind that you are out to get the best price AND the best terms for you. If you focus solely on the price, you may overlook terms that could be favorable to you as a buyer. Some terms that may work in your favor: higher-t...
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Posted on February 13, 2019 - 08:59 AM
by Liz Riddick
The price is the first thing buyers notice about your property. If you set your price too high, then the chance of alienating buyers is higher. You want your house to be taken seriously, and the asking price reflects how serious you are about selling your...
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Posted on January 30, 2019 - 08:59 AM
by Liz Riddick
An increase in foreclosure rates will inevitably bring with it an increase in short sales. But what is a short sale? A short sale happens when you sell your house for less than your remaining mortgage balance, the proceeds of which go to the lender and i...
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Posted on January 30, 2019 - 08:59 AM
by Liz Riddick
In order to get the highest price in the shortest time, you need to know how to market your home. The better you market your home, the more offers you will get. And the more offers you get, the more choices you have to get the price and terms you want. T...
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Liz was our agent with selling my parents property in Blowing Rock. I didn't have a lot of time to deal with it and in hindsight was really glad to have Liz and her team on board. She handled the initial listing very well and with her experience she recommended a fair market price range which resulted in a good offer. Additionally, Liz had quite a bit of personal experience with house renovation, a skill that many realtors do not have, which was important with her knowledge of house construction and repair costs. Finally, we had a couple of unique and difficult situations with the property that had the possibility of the sale being delayed or falling through altogether. Once again, Liz came through, thinking outside the box with creative solutions that she presented with diplomacy and professionalism that were agreeable to all parties. I can't say enough good things about Liz and her team. I highly recommend her.David Leadbetter