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Why a Successful Home Sale Requires a Partnership
Back in Austria my Mom used to bake at least 15 kinds of Christmas cookies. I've been following this tradition since we moved to Ohio 30 years ago. While I've been baking various types of Lebkuchen (gingerbreads) yesterday afternoon, I also managed to negotiate 2...
3 Tips for a Facelift on a Budget
You don't have to completely remodel your home to sell it for top dollar. For the best return on investment focus on upgrades that have the most impact! You want to remove all the "small imperfections" that will keep a potential buyer from making an offer. I am...
Why You Should List During the Holiday Season
The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is not a prime season for selling your home. Most people are too busy with Turkey Day celebrations, Black Friday shopping, and attending Holiday Parties. And, they probably hate to move when it's cold and snowing. That’s why...
Can You Sell a Haunted House?
Halloween is just a few days away. Time to focus on haunted houses and what 3 RE/MAX agents did to get one sold. Is Your House Haunted? Do you sometimes feel you are not alone in your home? Do you hear unexplained whispers at night? Is your pet whining at midnight and...
Experience Matters when the Market Slows Down
I spent the last few days in Chicago. The "windy city" stayed true to its name. With fog blowing in from the lake and temperatures in their 50's it was quite chilly. RE/MAX had a 2-day event for office owners. We took this opportunity to hear from our RE/MAX CEO (Adam...
How Much Does It Really Cost to Remodel Your Kitchen?
Many homeowners ask me which rooms they should remodel before listing their house. Here's my simple answer: kitchen and bathrooms sell the house. Your home has to be clean and decluttered before we put it on the market. But nothing says outdated more than old oak...
What Exactly is a Net Sheet & Why You Should Care?
When you sell your home, you incur all kinds of expenses. Most of these expenses are not paid out-of-pocket, but they are deducted from the sales price. To find out how much you will actually net at closing you'll need a Net Sheet. Why Realtor Commissions are Less...
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