Moving Tips for Sellers

Give your forwarding address to the post office, usually 2-4 weeks ahead of the move. Notify our charge cards, magazine subscriptions, and bank of the change of address. Develop a list of friends, relatives, and business colleagues who need to be notified of...

What You’ll Net at Closing

To find out how much money you’ll net from your house, add up your closing costs and subtract them from the sale price of the house.  Closing Costs for Sellers  Mortgage payoff and outstanding interest  Prorations for real estate...

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Real Estate Practitioner

How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is it your full-time job? (While experience is no guarantee of skill, real estate, like many other professions, is mostly learned on the job.) Are you a REALTOR® ? (Members of the National Association of...

Seven Terms to Watch for in a Purchase Contract

The closing date. See if the date the buyer wants to take title is reasonable for you. Date of possession. See if the date the buyer wants to move in is reasonable for you. The earnest money. Look for the largest earnest money deposit possible; since it is...

Seven Steps to Preparing for an Open House

Hire a cleaning service. A spotlessly clean home is essential; dirt will turn off a prospect faster than anything. Mow your lawn, and be sure toys and yard equipment are put away. Serve cookies, coffee, and soft drinks. It creates a welcoming touch. But be...