Author Archives: Realty Executives

5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

By: G. M. Filisko Published 2010-02-10 11:12:47 Working to get your home ship-shape for showings will increase its value and shorten your sales time. Many buyers today want move-in-ready homes and will quickly eliminate an otherwise great home by focusing … Continue reading

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Avoid Foreclosure Rescue Scams

By: Donna Fuscaldo Published: January 15, 2010 With foreclosure rescue scams widespread as more homeowners fall behind on mortgage payments, be smart if you seek help. A record high 2.8 million properties were hit with foreclosure notices in 2009, putting … Continue reading

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Foreclosure Counselors: What They Can and Can’t Do

By: G. M. Filisko Published: August 4, 2010 Foreclosure counselors can make the difference between losing your home and keeping it. Here’s how they work and how to choose one. If you’re facing foreclosure, your foreclosure counselor will be a … Continue reading

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6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer on Your Home

By: G. M. Filisko Published 2010-02-10 11:32:13 Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don’t let the best slip through your fingers. You’ve worked hard to get your home ready for sale and to price it properly. With … Continue reading

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Home Inspections 101

According to a study conducted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) in 2001, 97 percent of home buyers who received home inspections believe they received a good value for their money. … Continue reading

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Homeowners Insurance Checklist

A home is the single biggest investment most Americans will ever make. Protecting that investment is not just a legal responsibility, but the smartest move you can make. Here are 7 tips for getting the most out of your homeowners … Continue reading

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Dos and Dont’s of Homebuyer Incentives

By: G. M. Filisko Published 2010-09-01 08:57:14 Homebuyer incentives can be smart marketing or a waste of money. Find out when and how to use them. Incentives such as a new grill out on the patio can set your home … Continue reading

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7 Tips for a Profitable Home Closing

By: G. M. Filisko Published 2010-02-10 09:46:23 Be sure you’re walking away with all the money you’re entitled to from the sale of your home When you’re ready to close on the sale of your home and move to your … Continue reading

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Fielding a Lowball Purchase Offer on Your Home

By: Marcie Geffner Published 2010-06-10 09:53:36 Consider before you ignore or outright refuse a very low purchase offer for your home. A counteroffer and negotiation could turn that low purchase offer into a sale. When you receive a low offer … Continue reading

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