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Preparing to buy, sell, downsize… tips on how to begin

We work with people in all stages of housing transitions… from renting to buying a first home… moving up because of growing family, schools, jobs… downsizing because of life changes,...
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6 Biggest Homeseller Mistakes

According to a recent survey of 1,000 Active Rain real estate agents these are the top 6 mistakes made by home sellers. Overpriced home – 77% Showing availability – 34%...
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Should you list your home for sale over the holidays?

I have been working with several different clients recently who have been thinking about (1) taking their home off the market over the holidays, (2) waiting to list until after...
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How many showings does it take for a buyer to buy or a home to sell?

Interestingly enough, the average number of homes a buyer sees before choosing one to buy and the number of showings a home has before coming to an agreement to sell...
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But my pictures and collectibles are what make my house a home… why should I put them away when I am getting ready to sell?

Good question!  Often the most difficult part of getting a home ready for sale is transforming it from a 'home' into a 'house'… ready for a buyer to transform into their new...
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Why aren’t there any pictures of the bathrooms?

When doing a photo shoot for a new listing recently the sellers asked why we were taking so many pictures. The home wasn't that big, why take so many pictures?...
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Selling a Home – Required City Inspections

A number of cities in the Minneapolis metro area require a Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing or Point-of-Sale inspection when selling a home. See the chart below for cities with this requirement… click here for...
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5 clues it may be time for a price reduction

You have prepared your home so it is in good condition, it is well staged and has a good Internet presence… but it still hasn't sold… now what?  Here are five...
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