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New Buying/Selling Home Articles

July 30th, 2010
13 Red Flags for Home Buyers

New Home Wish List

Seller Agent Interview Checklist

West Belmopan, Belmopan, Cayo District

July 29th, 2010

Belmopan 1 acre for Sale - $30,000USD I just finished uploading this Cleared Land for sale, West Belmopan, Belmopan, Cayo District

Are you looking for the ideal home site near downtown Belmopan? This property offers a true retreat for anyone seeking access to all the pleasures of country living while preserving every twenty first century commodities. No matter what your relocation plans are, it is all possible when considering th ...

Finding the Right Seller

July 10th, 2010

The best seller is one who is highly motivated. A highly motivated seller is more likely to sell at a price that is less than his or her house is actually worth. And it matters that you find out why. Learning the reason why can help you get the price you want and help the seller get what they want: a timely sale.

When given the opportunity to meet with sellers, ask them why they are selling. ...

Hot, Normal, and Cold Markets

July 10th, 2010

Hot Market

This is an extremely competitive market and is advantageous to the seller. Sometimes, homes will sell as soon as they are listed or even before homes are listed. Typically, during a hot market, multiple offers will be made on each home and more often than not, homes will sell for more than the asking price. It is even more crucial to be prepared and to be ready as a buyer when the ...

Build a Plan of Action and Get Ready

July 10th, 2010

Buying a home will probably rank as one of the biggest personal investments one can make. Being organized and in control will contribute significantly to getting the best home deal possible with the least amount of stress. It’s important to anticipate the steps required to successfully achieve your housing goal and to build a plan of action that gets you there.

Before you can build a plan of ...

Considering Offers

July 10th, 2010

When reading an offer, keep in mind that you are out to get the best price AND the best terms for you. If you focus solely on the price, you may overlook terms that could be favorable to you as a buyer.

Some terms that may work in your favor:

  • higher-than-market-interest in a second mortgage for your home
  • the buyer will pay for most or all of the closing costs
  • the buyer will take care of any ...

Why use an Agent...

July 8th, 2010

While it's not out of the question that you can sell your home yourself, using a REALTOR® like myself is almost always a much better way to get your home sold with the most positive results, in the quickest possible time and with the least amount of problems.

Here are a few reasons why you should you use a real estate professional to sell your home, instead of trying for-sale-by-owner:

  1. A ...

For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Statistics

July 8th, 2010

FSBOs accounted for 13% of home sales in 2008. The typical FSBO home sold for $153,000 compared to $211,000 for agent-assisted home sales.

Most Difficult Tasks for FSBO Sellers:
  • Selling within the planned length of time: 13%
  • Getting the right price: 12%
  • Preparing/fixing up home for sale: 11%
  • Understanding and performing paperwork: 10%
  • Having enough time to devote to all aspects of the sale ...
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