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Top 5 home improvement projects real estate agents should recommend to sellers

Housing Wire

We’ve all witnessed the housing market slowdown that has occurred over the last year. Across the country, homes are spending more days on the market as interest rates rise. The “same old listing presentation” and tired marketing tactics aren’t cutting it for agents looking to win listings in today’s competitive and tight market.

Agents 458
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Basement Waterproofing and Roll-off Dumpster Rental: Benefits and Professional Advice

Realty Biz

Construction sites prioritize safety, which extends to the vendors they work with, including roll-off dumpster rental companies and basement waterproofing services. It’s crucial to inspect your basement thoroughly and seal any cracks or holes you find, no matter how small.

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Buying a House Without Required Work Permits: What to Know

Realty Biz

In a seller's market, buyers often purchase homes that have warts. The home inspection is often skipped , leading to problems not being discovered until buyers move into the property. Any renovations that may lead to changes in the home’s footprint, such as additions, will also require permits.

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Frequently Asked Questions About House Appraisals With Answers

Realty Biz

They use their expertise and knowledge of market trends, property characteristics, and valuation techniques to assess the worth of real estate, jewelry, artwork, antiques, and other valuable items. Appraisers consider recent sales data of similar properties to determine a comparative market value. What is a Real Estate Appraiser?

FHA loan 100
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As homes for sale dry up, buyers look to remodels and teardowns

Realty Biz

At the same time, construction of new homes has also declined as builders face challenges around supplies and labor and lot shortages. As such, some real estate professionals are taking advantage by marketing their listings as renovation opportunities or as teardowns, The Wall Street Journal reported. from one year before.

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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

We don’t just pull numbers out of the air—they are market supported adjustments backed by ‘many angles’ of research.” ” “There is a lot of research and number crunching to do, so asking for a value at time of inspection is a no go.” ” “The definition of market value.”

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Tips for Marketing High-Performance Homes

The Residential Specialist

Agents may have to adjust their marketing strategies when selling an eco-friendly home. After getting an energy audit through a home inspection company, he followed recommendations to install foam insulation in the attic, replace the furnace and heat pumps with more energy-efficient models, and add solar panels to the roof. “The