Home Selling

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Recent blogs on Home Selling
By Nick Marr, Promoting real estate internationally
(HOMESGOFAST)
Selling your home is a major milestone in life. It’s important that you get the best possible price for your property, and understanding how to increase its value is key. Here are a few simple things you can do to boost the value of your home during the selling process.Focus on the OutsideOne great way to increase the value of your home when selling is to spruce up the outside. Focusing on the exterior not only enhances curb appeal but instantly communicates a well-maintained and attractive property. Try painting the front door with a fresh, welcoming color, adding some low-maintenance landscaping, or installing stylish outdoor lighting. These improvements don't require a large investment, but can make a significant difference in the desirability and value of your home. Remember, a stun...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 SELLING YOUR GREATER CHARLOTTE HOME THIS SPRING? LUCK HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SUCCESSFULLY SELLING YOUR HOME...... EVEN ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY! You DON'T Need Luck To Sell Your Greater Charlotte Area Home... You Just Need Nina Hollander, Coldwell Banker Realty It's St. Patrick's Day. Don't rely on luck today or any day, for that matter, to sell your home. Selling your home on your own can be risky and there's more it than blind luck. It might seem like a good way to save some money, but it could also create lots of headaches down the road. When you work with me you ensure: You have a negotiating expert with 30+ years of experience on your side. You have a marketing expert with 30 years of experience on your side. You have a contract expert with 30 years of experience on your side.  "Go Ou...
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By Jigar Shah, Product Manager (Prop-Tech) at Houzeo Corp.
(Houzeo Corp.)
Companies that specialize in buying houses for real estate investment purposes are always on the lookout for new properties to add to their portfolios. These properties might be anything from a split-level home with a harvest gold kitchen from the 1970s to a new rental in a prime area. If you're moving and don't have the money to make repairs or improvements to your property, or if you just found your ideal home and it will be gone by the time you sell your existing place, a cash buyer for your house may be a good option for you. These firms can help sellers move swiftly and with considerably less difficulty than listing would generally entail because they acquire properties "as is" and pay all cash. There has been a significant shift in the U.S. housing market. Most sellers prefer cash...
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By Phyllis Lerner call 914.438.7556, Corcoran Legends Realty
(Corcoran Legends Realty)
In contract... only 12 days on the market... listed & marketed by Phyllis Lerner...Spacious well maintained 4 bed 2 bath expanded Cape in the sought after Crest neighborhood of Tarrytown. Attached 1 car garage. Gleaming hardwood floors as seen. Large level tranquil backyard. Updated Country style kitchen. New bathrooms. Entry hall opens up to formal living room with wood burring fireplace. Formal dining room with door to covered porch and opening to updated kitchen. Quartz countertops, dual colored cabinetry, tiled backsplashes and updated appliances. Large family room off kitchen. Lovely covered screened in porch updated with Trex and Cedar trim. First floor primary bedroom with vaulted ceiling, walk in closet and new wall to wall carpeting. Gorgeous new hall bath with walk in shower a...
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By Phyllis Lerner call 914.438.7556, Corcoran Legends Realty
(Corcoran Legends Realty)
Listed by Phyllis Lerner for $525,000 - Sold for $547,000 - only 14 days on the market!Edgemont Condos in Tarrytown. Beautiful private 2/3 bdrm, 2 bath unit with a garage!! Covered front porch opens up to entry foyer and den/office/3rd bedroom on right. Large opening to gorgeous eat in kitchen w/plenty of cabinetry, SS appliances, custom tile back splash, quartz counters & breakfast area. Also a large pantry.. Open concept living room & dining area w/glass slider to private patio over looking lots of greenery. Gleaming hardwood floors as seen. Large 2nd bedroom with lots of closet space. Spacious primary bedroom suite w/en-suite bath & walk-in closet. Hall closet with washer/dryer and newer furnace and water heater. Complex offers clubhouse w/exercise room, outdoor pool, tennis court, p...
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By Stephanie Arnett, Best REALTOR in Starkville | Crypto + Seller Rep
(Mississippi Magnolia)
🏡🏡987 Collier Road, Starkville, MS 39759🏡🏡 📞Mississippi Magnolia | 662.546.1769💲 Price: $245,000 Total Bedrooms: 3Total Bathrooms: 3Total SqFt: 1684MLS #23-433🏡🏡🏡🏡🏡🏡🏡🏡Minutes from Downtown | Refreshed Three Bedroom Home | Front Porch | Open Living Room w/Pitched Ceiling | Formal Dining Room | Kitchen Features Tile Flooring, Island w/Prep Sink + Hop-Up Bar, Stove-Top Pot Filler, & Stainless Appliances | Powder Room | Primary EnSuite Offers Plank Flooring, Jetted Soaking Tub, Tile Shower, & Walk-In Closet | Mudroom | Hall Bathroom w/Tub-Shower Combo | Upstairs Features Private Loft [Unfinished] | Utility Room | Rear Entertaining Deck | Large Backyard | Two Car Garage   Mississippi Magnolia | 662.546.1769Stephanie Arnett | 662.769.0721MississippiMagnolia.com#MississippiMagnolia #MissMagHom...
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By Matthew Klinowski, PA, Naples Golf Guy | Find Your Dream Lifestyle
(Downing Frye Realty)
Tara Golf Club Villa Price Reduced!Tara Golf Villa price reduction on this fully renovated property! A move-in ready home in an excellent bundled golf community in Bradenton, Florida. The home includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms with a bundled Class A GOLF MEMBERSHIP.7137 Melrose Pl. Bradenton FL 34203 – List Price $419,999This newly renovated villa has it all! With cathedral ceilings, modern light fixtures and new floors it’s spacious and modern. The kitchen is a chef’s dream! Appointed with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and a large island for prepping or entertaining. The kitchen opens right to the living room, making this open floor concept perfect for entertaining friends & family.A popular split floor plan layout offers everyone privacy with the master bedroo...
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By Matthew Klinowski, PA, Naples Golf Guy | Find Your Dream Lifestyle
(Downing Frye Realty)
Pebble Pointe Home Just ListedThis fabulous Pebble Pointe Home in The Brooks is new to the market! Listed by the Naples Golf Guy Team, this spacious home has 3 bedrooms plus a den, 3 bathrooms and large outdoor living space.10256 Coconut Rd. Estero, FL 34135 – List Price $975,000A spectacular Pebble Pointe home with a Lazio floor plan was built in 2018 by Taylor Morrison. The home features a large lanai with a pool and outdoor kitchen. In all, there is more than $130,000 in upgrades throughout the home.The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, natural gas, large island with storage and a walk-in pantry.Other notable upgrades include plantation shutters, tray ceilings with crown molding, enhanced lighting, custom closets, garage storage, hurricane impact windows and doors and much...
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By Matthew Klinowski, PA, Naples Golf Guy | Find Your Dream Lifestyle
(Downing Frye Realty)
Colonial Oaks Home Sold!This Colonial Oaks home was Listed and Sold by the Naples Golf Guy Team! A spacious 5 bedroom and 3 bathroom home with a large Salt Water pool and screened in lanai perfect for a large family.9902 Colonial Walk S. Estero, FL 33928 – Sold Price – $690,000With just over 3,100 square feet there is plenty of room and privacy for the entire family. The open concept first floor is laid out perfectly for entertaining. The kitchen is a chef’s dream filled with a breakfast bar and nook, stainless steel appliances and pantry. Conveniently located on the first floor is a guest room with French doors, which is a great den or home office. On the 2nd floor is the spacious mater suite, 3 guest bedrooms and a guest bathroom.The home features a spectacular Salt Water pool with a ...
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By Dick Betts, REALTOR® The Villages, Florida
(TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE)
When I first moved to Florida 15 years ago I called Ocala, Florida home for 3 years.  I quickly fell in love with the community, the people and of course the weather moving to Ocala from Maryland in November, yes winter and gray skies were already setting in.Ocala, Florida has so much to offer being the heart and soul of Marion County. The beauty of Equestrian Real Estate and ranches, The World Equestrian Center, shopping, dining and culture of the city.  The historic square is a great place to sit on the benches in the park like setting, the square also serves as a gathering place for concerts and community events like First Friday Art Walks.All roads in the county and an interstate lead to Ocala, also know has “The Brick City” and “The Horse Capital of The World”.Now The Betts Team is...
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By Abby Stiller, SW Florida (239) 284-8637
(TOP SELLING REALTY)
This is a great opportunity to own a piece of land in SW Florida at an amazing price! $15,900 #lehighacres #lotforsale A quarter of acre waiting for you to come and build your dream home! Not in a flood zone and No HOA fees. This lot is well located near Sunshine Blvd N with easy access to Lee Blvd and minutes to the Hospital, gas stations, local restaurants and to the Fort Myers Airport.   2911 43RD ST W, LEHIGH ACRES FL 33971   (239) 284-8637 ~ Call/text today! Abby Stiller ~ Hablamos Español Top Selling Realty     
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By Jackye Mumphrey, The Real Estate Maven® Atlanta Real Estate
(Keller Williams Realty Cityside)
The Maven Strikes Again!⁠We're inviting you for an ⁠OPEN HOUSE TOUR 1888 Peeler Road Dunwoody, GA 30338⁠4 Beds 3 Bath ⁠$595,000March 18, 2023⁠Saturday, 2-4pm⁠⁠Fall in love with this mid-century split ranch home with hardwood floors galore near the center of it all in Dunwoody Georgia. The property features 4 beds and 3 full baths, covered balcony, separate rear patio and unfinished terrace level. All new paint inside and out along with a new roof, windows, all new kitchen and bathing rooms. The home has a new water heater and plumbing line to the street to boot as well as a full two car garage for your convenience and comfort. The home is well cared for and move in ready. Now is your time to live your best life! Visit 1888Peeler.IsNowForSale.com for more details of this property⁠ Kelle...
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By Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®, Giving Back With Each Home Sold!
(RE/MAX Platinum)
Waukesha County 3 Bedroom Home Sales Market Report February 2023Waukesha County Homes For Sale, Waukesha County Real Estate, Kristin Johnston,RE/MAX   Real Estate Market Report for Waukesha County, WI for February 2023.  Waukesha County Real Estate, Waukesha County Homes For Sale My name is Kristin Johnston with RE/MAX Realty Center.  My market report gives you the real estate activity for Waukesha County, WI 3 bedroom homes for the last 30 days. Are you looking to buy a house in Waukesha County? Wondering what your Waukesha County Home is worth? Call/text me at 414 254 6647 or email me at kjohnston@remax.net. I specialize in Waukesha County Real Estate, and have a lot of experience with Waukesha Real Estate and Pewaukee Real Estate.  In fact, I have lived in Waukesha, WI since 1997.   ...
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By Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®, Giving Back With Each Home Sold!
(RE/MAX Platinum)
Waukesha County 4 Bedroom Home Sales Market Report February 2023Waukesha County Homes For Sale, Waukesha County Real Estate, Kristin Johnston,RE/MAX   Real Estate Market Report for Waukesha County, WI for February 20223.  Waukesha County Real Estate, Waukesha County Homes For Sale My name is Kristin Johnston.  My market report gives you the real estate activity for Waukesha County, WI 3 bedroom homes for the last 30 days. Are you looking to buy a house in Waukesha County? Wondering what your Waukesha County Home is worth? Call/text me at 414 254 6647 or email me at kjohnston@remax.net. I specialize in Waukesha County Real Estate, and have a lot of experience with Waukesha Real Estate and Pewaukee Real Estate.  In fact, I have lived in Waukesha, WI since 1997.   Review my many happy clie...
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By Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®, Giving Back With Each Home Sold!
(RE/MAX Platinum)
Chenequa WI Homes for Sale | Market Report for February 2023Looking for a place with beautiful natural landscapes and many outdoor recreational opportunities?Chenequa is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Located in “lake country”, it is about 30 miles west of downtown Milwaukee.  It completely surrounds the 703 acre Pine Lake, and includes portions of Beaver Lake and North Lake.The village has a total area of 4.71 square miles, of which 3.54 square miles is land and 1.17 square miles is water.Chenequa comes from the Potawatomi Indian word for “pine”, referring to a rare Southern Wisconsin grove of white pine. This white pine can be seen along the Eastern Shore of Pine Lake.The Village of Chenequa was formed from the Town of Merton in 1928 by wealthy Milwaukeeans. The residents ow...
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By Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®, Giving Back With Each Home Sold!
(RE/MAX Platinum)
Genesee WI Homes for Sale | Market Report for February 2023 Live in the peaceful town of Genesee WI!Genesee is a historic town in Waukesha County. It is located near the center of Waukesha County and in the beautiful Kettle Moraine area of southeast Wisconsin.According to the United States Bureau, it has an area of 32.0 square miles, of which, 31.9 square miles is land and 0.1 square mile is water.The community was founded by German, Welsh, Irish, and English immigrants in the early 1840’s. On March 21, 1843, the Wisconsin State Legislature approved the present town boundaries of Genesee. The entire area was formed 10,000 years ago by the glaciers. At present, it has a hilly terrain, shallow soil landscape, and beds of gravel and limestone underlie the land surface.Genesee is unique bec...
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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
The market in Denver is heating up, and only took a full weekend of showings, and the right buyer came through the door.    This property is now pending, and looking forward to working with the cooperation agent.You don't want to miss this charming one-level townhome in Raintree East!  With no one above or below and only one shared rear wall, the property has a cottage feel. Enjoy abundant natural light in the open living, dining, and kitchen spaces. Just off the kitchen is a private patio for entertaining or enjoying your favorite beverage. The primary bedroom includes a large closet and access to the hall bath via a pocket door. The second bedroom features a stone fireplace with gas logs and an additional vanity with a sink. This room would also make a great office or cozy den. Update...
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By Manfred Lewis Leslie Horne & Associates, Realtor Spartanburg and Greenville SC
(Leslie Horne &Associates )
Spring cleaning isn’t for everyone, but if you’re ready to tackle it, here are some excellent stress-relieving cleaning activities: Raking leaves, cleaning gutters, washing windows, and scrubbing baseboards. Do you love or dislike spring cleaning? #thehelpfulagent #home #houseexpert #house #listreports #realestate #realestateagent #realtor #hometips #psringcleaning #springtime
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By Lise Howe, Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC
(Keller Williams Capital Properties)
If you’re about to put your home on the market, there are probably some repairs and changes that need to be taken care of to ensure you get top dollar for your home.  The first is well known now.  You must declutter.  This doesn't mean that you need to put everything away.  I believe that the buyers coming to see your home want to know that a real person has lived in the property you are selling. DECLUTTERINGA few photos are okay - as long as they are not the kind that make you stop in your tracks and examine them.  In the DC area this means no photos with past presidents or union leaders.  It is impossible to tell who will offend with your political connections - so why find out.  At the beach, it may mean no photos of that big marlin you caught.   The fisherman buyer will spend more t...
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(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
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