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Frequently
Asked Questions
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Q: What is Agency
Disclosure? |
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A:
Agency Disclosure is a state requirement that
discloses to you the principal (the buyer in
this case) who the agent or agents represent in
the real estate transaction. |
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Q: Is my home's condition
Important? |
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A: Very
important if you are hoping to get the maximum
sale price. If you chose to sale on an 'as is'
basis your selling price will be far less than
if your home is in pristine condition.
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Q: What is a listing
agreement? |
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A: The
agreement between the seller and the real estate
broker they employ. Like most contracts it must
have a beginning and ending date and any
condition you and the broker agree on. The
brokers fees are spelled out usually as a
percentage of the selling price of your home.
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Q: What is the MLS? |
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A: Multiple
Listing Service (MLS) is a database making it
easy to reach a large number of potential buyers
and increase your property's exposure. . The MLS is
a system in which participating broker and the
real estate board agree to share commission on
the sale of property. |
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Q: Buy or sell first? |
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A: The answer
here depends on you and your individual
situation. Your decision here could have an effect on
your finances, negotiating position and moving timeline.
An experience real estate agent can help you
consider the various scenario you might
encounter with each option. |
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Q: Should we stay or
leave during a showing? |
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A: Your
leaving the house lets the buyer concentrate on
the house features without having to be polite
to you. It also makes it easier for your
agent to point of the your home benefits and
makes it easier for the potential buyers to
picture themselves living there. |
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Q: How do I come up
with the selling price? |
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A: The key element in your homes eventual sale
is your homes listing price. A knowledgeable and
experience real estate agent can help you
determine exactly what that price should be
using a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA).
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Q: What should I do to
prepare my house for sale? |
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A:
A knowledgeable Real Estate Agent has some tip for
making your home look good and Show great. In the sale
of almost any product where appearance is a
factor while not always the deciding factor, it
is virtually always major contributor. . |
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Q: How long will it
take to sell my home? |
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A:
No
one can give you a definite timing on the a mount of
time it will take to sell your home, but some of the
crucial causes associated with the amount of time it
take to sale a home are within the sellers control: Make
it appealing, Priced to Sell, and Market it well. |
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Q: What is the best
time to place your home up for sale? |
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A: Peak
selling season can change from year to year.
Spring and fall are generally when you have more
homes on the market. You also have more buyers
searching during these seasons. But good things
can also be said for placing your home on the market
in the off-peak season. It is true you have
fewer buyers, but you also have less competition
because of fewer home listings. Talk to
your real estate agent before deciding on the
timing of your homes sale. |
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