Rent, Buy & Sell

JUNE 11, 2021

The problem is that there are many mistakes you can make that will hurt your chances of selling. Keep reading to learn six common mistakes people make when they list their homes for sale. Knowing this is especially important if you list with a real estate agent. Bad Photos. Underestimating Selling Costs.

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The Close

JUNE 2, 2022

That’s why we reached out to some of our favorite agents and friends to gather the worst of the worst real estate listing photos for your viewing “enjoyment.” We also collected 14 expert tips and advice on staging and photography so you can ensure your listing photos never end up here! The ‘Number Two’ Hallway. “So,

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 31, 2024

Without accurate information, consumers are put in a position where they can make significant financial mistakes. It is easy to make home pricing mistakes with careful analysis. Zillow has also reported that listed homes tend to have more accurate valuations than those not. What Are Online Home Value Estimators?

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Realtor.com

JUNE 24, 2021

Realtor.com; Getty Images It doesn’t matter how perfect your home is—if your listing photos don’t stand out, potential buyers won’t come by to take a look. In our series “ Lessons From Listing Photos ,” we dissect the smart updates sellers have made to their homes, and how their listing pictures highlight the home’s best assets.

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The Close

JUNE 14, 2023

In this guide we’ll walk you through nine simple strategies you can use to get professional quality pictures of any listing. If you want photos that you shot on your phone that look like they were shot on a $5,000 camera, schedule your shoot to start in early morning or late afternoon when the sun is closest to the horizon.

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The Residential Specialist

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Agents who emphasize quality, professional photography in their marketing strategies have a leg up over the competition By Regina Ludes Lisa Harris, CRS, with RE/MAX Center outside Atlanta, Georgia, sometimes must navigate around steep hills to capture the best shot of a newly listed home. Our eyes see more than a camera does,” Sabot says. “We

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Even top real estate agents make customer service mistakes. Egregious mistakes on your part deteriorate both—and the following four mistakes top the list of worst offenses. If you don’t have the skills to take photos that make a great impression, hire a professional. – Writing bad listing descriptions.

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RIS Media

MARCH 29, 2022

Instagram aesthetics have evolved into so many specific types and niches over the years with their own subgroupings that it’s enough to make your head spin: minimalist, dark and light academia, monochromatic, retro-vintage, cottagecore…the list is endless. No-frills filters . The current trend is a less-is-more mentality. Story is telling .

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Toronto Realty Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

But it’s funny, because as I started to write today’s blog post about The Worst Listing I Have Ever Seen , I wondered if, at any point in the last fifteen years, I’d written something like this before. Today’s listing is a doozie, folks. ” 3) No photos. . Is this two units listed together?

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 4, 2021

Viorel Kurnosov/Getty Images Buying a home sight unseen might seem like a massive gamble: plunking down hundreds of thousands (maybe millions) of dollars on a property you’ve never set foot in, your fingers crossed it looks just like the photos and doesn’t have major issues ! Just be sure to avoid the following mistakes.

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Redfin

MARCH 28, 2022

Professional virtual stagers digitally insert decorative elements in high-resolution photos to show an empty room’s full potential. As many as 38 percent of sellers’ agents say that they stage all their clients’ homes before listing. In this instance, you’ll need to remove furnishings to make space for photos.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Luckily, we’ve put together a list of common home selling mistakes people make so you can sell your home knowing you have your bases covered. 1) Skipping a pre-listing home inspection before selling your house. So make cleaning your house a priority as it is one of the easiest home selling mistakes you can avoid.

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Point2Homes

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The biggest mistake most people make when staging their own home is thinking they can get it all done in a weekend. Clutter will also leave your listing photos looking less than stellar. Most buyers are shopping for homes online, and if you don’t have great photos, your house won’t stand out among the competition.

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RIS Media

JUNE 29, 2021

Before you grab your camera and press record, come up with a plan to best showcase your listing. Once you have an idea of how you want to show off the listing and specific areas of the property you want to highlight, it’s time to write a script. The same should go for your listing video. Create a game plan. Write a script.

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The Close

APRIL 13, 2022

Everyone is afraid of making a mistake with a six-figure real estate transaction! The FOMO title will draw them in (since they’re afraid of making a mistake), and your educational content will put their fears to rest and show them you’re a real estate expert they can trust. Listing Walk-through or Highlights Real Estate Videos.

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Redfin

MARCH 17, 2021

If you are looking to take your real estate listing to the next level, consider incorporating twilight photography to complement your professional interior and exterior photos. Twilight photos are pictures of a home that are usually captured around dusk when there are plenty of colors in the sky. It creates a premium feel.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 16, 2023

Photo by Guided Home Design via Houzz Home improvements are—or should be—as much about the future value of your home as they are about improving your quality of life today. Photo by Horrigan O’Malley Architects . Photo by JDL Development Inc. Flooring upgrades top the list in terms of ROI,” says Black.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A BPO is also similar to a comparative market analysis (CMA) that real estate agents use to suggest a listing price to a seller. Like an appraisal or CMA, a BPO depends upon a list of comparable properties, dates they last sold, and how they are different, either better or worse, than the property being considered. When to Use a BPO.

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Realty Biz

MAY 24, 2022

In other words, the time between listing and the offer getting accepted has reduced dramatically. Ensure That Your Property Listing Uses the Latest Technology to Set the Right First Impression in the Minds of the Buyers. We see the web as the primary source of listing ads for selling properties.

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Realtor.com

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

To pinpoint what trips people up, we asked organization pros to share the things they really wish you wouldn’t do—mistakes they see people make time and again that really must be put to rest. Consider this a to-not-do list you should abide by, if you hope to keep your home looking its best. Photo by C+M Studio.

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The Residential Specialist

DECEMBER 20, 2023

A mentor can pass on best practices so the mentee can avoid mistakes that others have made. Before you take on a role as a mentor, check some of the skills and expectations listed below to see if you have the temperament for the role. Photo: iStock.com/Charday Penn Visit CRS.com/membership/mentor-program to join today.

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Easy Agent Pro

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

From building your online presence to avoiding common mistakes, we’ve got you covered. Share testimonials, before-and-after photos, and stories of satisfied buyers and sellers to demonstrate your expertise and reliability. Submit Host Live Virtual Tours Live virtual tours are a game-changer for real estate marketing.

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McKissock

MAY 31, 2022

Here are some costs you might consider: New photos for your listings if they were originally taken in the winter and the exterior has dramatically changed. This can help enhance your listing descriptions. . Sponsoring summer festivals, parades, or community events.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 8, 2022

This week on The Walkthrough , host Matt McGee shares five mistakes you can fix to make your newsletter something your database wants to read. We’re gonna talk about five mistakes that are making your newsletter unreadable and how to fix them. Matt: Here’s the number one mistake that I see in your newsletter.

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Fancy Pants Homes

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

You can see this in the prohibitively expensive homes from shows like Selling Sunset and Million Dollar Listing. Hide air vents in plain sight with frameless diffusers When it comes to the interiors of the most coveted million-dollar listings, the devil is in the details—or perhaps, it’s the lack thereof.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The official appraised value of your home is based on the appraiser’s professional opinion and even professionals sometimes make mistakes. Review the appraisal report with your agent to determine what factors contributed to the low appraisal and if mistakes have been made. Be sure to list any errors or misstatements about the property.

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RIS Media

AUGUST 2, 2021

A hot real estate market is excellent news for your listing clients. However, a bidding war can be fast-paced and dizzying, with the potential for a costly mistake. Are homes selling within a few days of listing? Setting the list price for your house is perhaps the most critical step in a competitive seller’s market.

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The Close

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Make a Pros & Cons List Remember, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Make a list of all the pros about working with your current brokerage, and then make a list of all the cons. What if they have a home listed that your client is interested in? Still, nothing great comes easy, right?

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Redfin

AUGUST 11, 2023

From maintaining a balanced objectivity to perfecting market strategies, ensuring effective communication to building strong relationships with neighbors, This Redfin article presents a comprehensive list of vital vacation rental issues to sidestep. Be available 24/7 for communication or property visits to ensure a peaceful environment.

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The Close

AUGUST 28, 2020

Even if your buyers don’t say it out loud, you can be sure they’re thinking it when you send them a listing with cold, empty rooms. This is why virtual staging is no longer optional when you have an empty listing to sell, or even when you have buyers who are dragging their feet and need some inspiration. They want to buy a home.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 28, 2022

When posting a listing for a house it’s important to include key details that will grab the attention of people scrolling through your feed. One of the worst mistakes you can make is not posting often enough or being inconsistent so that people never have an idea of when new content may go up. Post Regularly and Consistently.

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The Close

AUGUST 27, 2020

Check out our list of the best real estate social media marketing tips from actual agents: 1. They don’t hit anybody over the head with listing after listing or boring real estate facts. One of the biggest mistakes new agents and teams make when trying to build their brands on social is forgetting the basics.

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Louisville Homes

OCTOBER 15, 2022

People often make the same mistakes when cleaning their windows, which can lead to scratched glass, cloudy film, or even cracked panes. We’ve put up a list of seven frequent errors that individuals make when cleaning their windows, as well as how to avoid them. Photo: Image by Pexels from Pixabay. Not Dusting First.

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Louisville Homes

AUGUST 19, 2021

In this article, we’re going to cover seven renovation mistakes that you’ll want to avoid. Photo by Annie Gray. The following are some of the most common home renovations mistakes you should avoid when trying to up your house value. Neglecting these permits is one of the biggest renovation mistakes you can make.

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Realtor.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

We made the quintessential buyer’s mistake,” says Bernstein. “We Everyone starts out with the same wish list—a great school district, a short commute, low taxes—but there’s a better way to approach your next-home hunt. Here, Bernstein shares some of the key mistakes parents make when moving to the ‘burbs.

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Redfin

JUNE 28, 2022

Mistakes to avoid. Pre-listing preparation tips. Photography: Getting amazing real estate photos and, ideally, having a 3D home tour attracts more buyers and tends to sell for higher prices. For Sale by Owner (FSBO): If you don’t want to sell with an agent, you can list the property yourself. Creating a selling strategy.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 31, 2024

We will cover the essential aspects to consider so no significant mistakes are made. It's essential to exercise caution and thoroughly evaluate the listings before making a purchase. Look for detailed descriptions and clear photos, and ask questions to ensure the appliance meets your requirements.

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