Selling a home can be a complicated process without the right help. You need to make sure your house is in the best condition and you receive a fair price for it. Whether you’re selling yourself or using an agent or broker, look here for more information about how to sell your house effectively.
Down Payment And Mortgage Assistance For First Time Home Buyers
A listing of first-time home buyer programs around the country that offer low-cost mortgages and down payment matching funds. You can call these phone numbers or check out these websites to find out what these cities offer as low cost mortgages or down payment help to first-time home buyers.
Recall after Closing
Summary: A furnace is recalled after closing. Ilyce reassures that the sellers have no responsibility. Q: We sold our townhouse in ear...
For Sale By Owner: Getting The Most Profit From Your Home Sale
Most homeowners who choose to put their homes up for sale by owner do so in order to eliminate their real estate agent's commission and make more profit on their home sale. But homeowners who put their homes up for sale by owner should make sure they understand everything they are getting into. There are seminars homeowners can take to get up to speed on getting the most out of putting their home up for sale by owner, and they can also check out forsalebyowner.com
Selling Your Home Includes Landscaping, Home Improvement
Maybe you've had your home on the market for a while and it's not selling. What can you do to sell your home? Part of selling your home is improving its curb appeal with improved landscaping and home improvement projects. Brainstorm with your real estate agent for some other ideas to help sell your home.
Real Estate Commission Model Changes
The way real estate agents get paid is changing. Real estate agents used to work under a full service model but now some companies are offering real estate sales services on a piecemeal basis. Other real estate agent models include for sale by owner and discount real estate brokers.
Capital Gains Tax Cut Could Help Sellers
Today, you can keep up to $250,000 in profits tax-free when you sell your home, as long as you've lived in the home for two of the last five years. If you're married, you and your spouse can keep up to $500,000 in profits tax-free. But what happens if you have profits that exceed those astonishing numbers? If you've owned your home for 30 or 40 years, it's entirely possible that your profits will exceed the tax-free limit.
Selling Tips For A Tough Market
With economy on tilt and political instability in several parts of the globe, home sellers are increasingly nervous about whether their properties will sell quickly, slowly, or at all. When you're selling in tough times, you've got to be as aggressive as possible. Home sellers need to make sure they're doing everything right when it comes to price, condition and the marketing of your property.
50 Simple Steps You Can Take To Sell Your Home Faster And For More Money In Any Market
America's bestselling real-estate expert Ilyce R. Glink offers a highly practical, reader-friendly guide to selling your home quickly and for the best price—in any market.
Chicago Housing Market Slows
The past year was a record-breaking year for sales of existing and new homes, but fourth quarter sales have slowed. This could be a sign that the housing market is softening. Sellers need to be prepared to have their houses on the market longer as they compete with more sellers. However, as the market turns, it could be a perfect time for buyers to find a great opportunity.