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Selling your home? Make sure you’re aware of hidden costs

Housing Wire

From staging fees, home improvements, repairs and seller concessions, there are several hidden costs involved in the selling process. To attract potential buyers, sellers have to make sure their home is aesthetically pleasing. According to HomeAdvisor , the average seller pays almost $1,500 in staging costs. Bottom Line.

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Cosmetic tweaks to help sell your house fast

Housing Wire

You want to make a few preparations to attract the most potential buyers. But you’d be surprised by how many sellers forget or rush the cleaning process. Dust accumulates and you don’t want a potential buyer to find dust on the ceiling or smudges on the windows. A bad smell can deter a potential buyer, which isn’t what you want.

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2024 is not the year to cut corners on staging — here’s why

Housing Wire

When it comes to home staging, there are two homeowner camps: those who think it’s a waste of money and don’t want to pay more to make their home more attractive to buyers and those who realize the worth and are willing to make the investment needed. Simply put, cutting corners on staging is a risky move that risks prolonged market presence.

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30 real estate social media post ideas (+ popular agents to follow)

Housing Wire

Include this photo in a gallery that contains multiple high-quality photos of the listing; this will prevent interested buyers from having to spend time finding a link to view the home. On the photo, include the date, time, address, price, and if space allows, features of the property. This is also a great way to show off your listings.

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5 signs you’re ready to downsize your home

Housing Wire

Besides the monthly costs, you’re responsible for cleaning the home, handling any repairs, updating the decor, maintaining the front and back yards, etc. Right now, we’re living in a seller’s market. Buyers are taking advantage of the low interest rates, which lets homeowners sell their homes with a higher price tag.

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9 savvy strategies to get more real estate referrals

Housing Wire

A referral estate referral occurs when a licensed agent or broker passes along a prospective buyer or seller to another licensed agent to handle a transaction. The receiving agent becomes the buyer or seller’s primary point of contact and representative, and the referring agent receives a referral fee if a transaction closes.

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The art of gift-giving in real estate: A personal touch

Housing Wire

As we come out of the holidays, we’re cleaning up, throwing out tired-looking decorations and looking for a place for presents in the closets or cabinets. Rethinking branded gifts One common practice in the real estate industry is gifting branded items like Cutco knives to home buyers and sellers.