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4 Tips to Selling Your Home Fast in 2020 Post Pandemic
Photo: Weslie "Wally" VanVoorhis
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Talk to your Real Estate Agent Now! You don’t need to wait to make a phone call or send an email asking to pull comparables. What else do you have to do anyway?
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Get working on those areas of the house that you know you need to fix or repair. You have the time, and nothing much is on TV anyway, so get to work.
Rake the yard. Pick up debris. Make owning a dog a little less noticeable. Plant...
Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics can sink a deal pretty quickly. Here are some negotiation tactics buyers (and real estate professionals) should avoid:
Lowball offers: Going far below market value when you make an offer damages your credibility as a buyer and can be insulting to the seller. The seller has a range in mind that they’ll accept,...
FHA-USDA-VA-CONV-SONYMA?
You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also helps you get favorable rates from lenders.
But there can actually be financial benefits to putting down a small down payment—as low as three percent—rather than parting with so much cash up front, even if you have the money available...
