Have You Got a C.L.U.E.? A Buyer’s Chance to Find Hidden Defects
Beautiful features and appliances can make any home buyer overlook even the most questionable of flaws. Or worse, the buyer...
Real Estate Term of the Week:
FSBO: An acronym that stands for “For Sale By Owner.” Pronounced “fisbo.” Refers to home owners who try to sell...
From Jeff’s Desk: How Marketing Expertise Made the Difference to a Desperate Seller
Here’s an interesting story about a for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) couple that came to me for advice. They initially tried to sell...
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Appreciation: The increase in a home’s value over time. How much a home appreciates each year depends on the local...
10 Easy Ways to Increase Curb Appeal
A home’s appearance from the outside makes the first impression on potential buyers. Before entering the house, they’re already forming...
Real Estate Term of the Week
Fixture: A fixture is legally considered an item that is attached to the house, such as permanent shelving, a chandelier,...
6 Things That Turn Off Buyers During Showings
Dated kitchens, flowered wallpaper, or wood paneling from the ‘80s are obvious features that turn away buyers from a home....
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Earnest Money: A deposit made to a seller that represents a buyer’s good faith to buy a home. The money...
What Can Happen to My Earnest Money?
Earnest money is usually expected when a buyer puts an offer on a home. The money shows that the buyer...
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Means of Egress: An unobstructed path to leave buildings, structures, and spaces. A means of egress is comprised of exit...
You Call That a Bedroom?
Home listings always include the total number of rooms available, with a specific entry for bedrooms. How all rooms are...
Real Estate Term of the Week
Swift Code: A standard format of Bank Identifier Codes (BIC) and a unique identification code for a particular bank. These...