Selling a Home

What if I’m planning to sell and have a buyer…do I need a Realtor?

First of all, if you are in this position…congratulations! People in this position often find a buyer through family, friends or neighbors. If you already have a buyer you obviously...
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Move-in condition or ‘fixer-upper’?

When I meet with people preparing to sell their home one of the first questions I am usually asked is "What do I have to do to get my home...
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For your protection…include CO detector in your purchase agreement

Does your home have carbon monoxide detectors? Reuben advised us of the New Minnesota requirement for carbon monoxide alarms in his July 29 post. This new requirement became effective August...
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Renovating? Be sure to pull permits…it could cost you if you don’t

If you are handy and like to do much of your own renovation work it can be easy to forget about pulling permits. Although it may not seem necessary to...
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Why stage your vacant property?

There are tons of empty properties for sale…why bother with staging? Here are some reasons, from my perspective as a Realtor who works with a lot of buyers. Staging shows...
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How much did that house sell for?

Have you ever driven by a house with a ‘SOLD’ sign and wondered what it sold for? I get calls with that question, but I usually can’t answer it while...
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Contingent Offers

Most offers to purchase a property include some contingencies…conditions which must be met before the purchase agreement becomes totally binding or the agreement is cancelled and the earnest money is...
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Preparing to Sell

Assuming you have decided it is time to sell, it’s time to get started with preparations. There are a few people whose homes are in condition to put on the...
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