Are You Searching for a Real Estate Agent? Ask These Key Questions: When it comes to choosing a real estate agent, finding the right fit for your specific home sale or search is crucial. You will be spending a lot of time together. To ensure yo...
When selling your home, you want to sell as quickly and profitably as possible. But in today’s changed economic climate, how, exactly, do you do that? A recent video from realtor.com outlined key tips for selling in today's market, including:...
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Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
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What is a T.C.?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
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Why might a Realtor turn down a listing?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
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Fifteen years ago, I purchased a major fixer. It is a one-of-a-kind home on a l...
Buyers with small down payments
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
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Should a home be painted before selling?
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My Realtor is too Negative.
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Houses Are Taking Longer to Sell, but Here’s What You Should and Shouldn't do to Sell Your Home Quickly:
When you decide to sell your house, Realtors will tell you that they’ll get your house sold quickly and for top dollar. Who woul...
What happens if I find my own buyer?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
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I tried the for sale by owner approach to selling my home. I put a sign in front and then got the word ou...