Buying and Selling Real Estate Tips
Buying Financial Essentials
- Get Pre-approved for a Mortgage
- Determine Your Budget
- Avoid Other Large Purchases
- Secure Down Payment
- Know Your Credit Score
- Determine the Changes to Your Budget You Can Expect
- Remember Closing Costs (2-5% of Mortgage Amount)
- Choose Length of Mortgage
- Stay within Your Budget
- Know Moving Costs
Selling Financial Essentials
- Hire an Experienced, Professional Real Estate Agent.
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Invest in value-adding improvements.
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Improve the home’s curb appeal.
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Get a pre-list home inspection.
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Take numerous clean, sharp, color photos.
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Hire a professional staging company.
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Carefully and reasonably set the right asking price.
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Remove personal items (as much as possible).