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Seller's Guide

Here’s a review of 9 steps to selling your home, including offer presentations, subsequent negotiations, “meeting of the minds,” attorney review period, home inspection, schedule for deposit moneys, the mortgage process, “walk-through” inspection, and the closing. This information will give you a general idea of what is involved in the process of selling your home.

 



Why Should you choose a Certified Residential Specialist?

Just 5% of all Realtors in the U.S. are Certified Residential Specialists. That’s because just one in 20 has the extensive experience, the unique commitment and the hours of advanced training. Despite all the extra expertise you get, a Certified Residential Specialist doesn’t cost any more than any other Realtor. In fact, the skills and know-how you get with a CRS may actually save you time and money.

 



Environmental Issues for Home Buyers and Sellers:

This handbook provides general information about environmental issues that can affect the residential real estate you intend to buy or sell, such as Airport Safety Zone, Asbestos, Electromagnetic Field, Forest Fires, Formaldehyde, Hazardous Waste Sites, Lead Contamination, Pesticides, Radon, Septic Systems, Underground Storage Tanks and Well Tests.
 



Makeovers That Make Sense

Choose the right improvements, and you may recover most of the cost by increasing your home’s value. You could even profit by getting a higher price for your home should you decide to sell. On the other hand, some remodeling projects pay back very little, if at all, and, they may be expensive and troublesome to maintain. Discover how choosing the right home improvements can pay off.
 



What's It Worth To You?


Several factors will determine what a home is worth. As a seller, you need to know these, so you can set a price that will get you the return you want and help you sell your home more quickly. Here are 6 important ways that determine home values, as well as a guide to setting the optimum price for your home.


 



Reverse Mortgages:

You have planned for this moment your entire life – retirement. It’s time to
relax and enjoy the comforts you’ve worked your entire life for. Do you have the necessary income? Maybe you’d like just a little more. Consider a reverse mortgage. It may be the answer to your cash-flow concerns.
 
 



Building Equity Fast:

A home is one of the best investments you’ll ever make – from tax advantages, to building your equity, to giving your family an increased sense of security. What’s more, as the equity in your home increases, you can borrow against it to do more for your family, or let it continue to grow as a built-in savings account for retirement or later use. Here are 6 ways your home can help you achieve financial security.
 



Home Inspections

Take the surprise out of selling a home. In order to assure yourself that the home you are planning to sell is in prime condition, request a top-to-bottom evaluation of all the components and systems in the house. Here’s a brief checklist.


 
 



Home Insurance

Are you fully protected? You can start saving money right now by looking for ways to save on your current policies and monthly premiums. Discover tips for checking out your insurer before you commit and learn how developing your own home inventory worksheet can help if disaster strikes.

 
 



Child and Pet Proffing Your Home:

Here is the 30-second home check-up challenge. It can save lives and help you prevent accidents. This is a valuable review of what you can do to make your home safer.

 
 



From Block Watch to Deadbolts:

Your home and neighborhood should be a safe place for your family.
Fortunately, there are some simple, low-cost solutions for better protection and improved safety. Here are 19 ways you can make yours a safer place to call home.


 
 



Your Best Move Ever
21 Ways to make moving a grand adventure
Whether you're moving across town, or across the country, make it easier! 

A little planning can save you a lot of hassle when you move. Here are a few suggestions to help you work throught the details, along with a six-week schedule of what to do and when to do it. Your circumstances may vary, but these tips can put you on your way to a smooth move.


 



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