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In a ‘buyers market’, it’s more important than ever to do your homework before putting your home up for sale. Whether you’re planning to sell your home on your own or use an agent, our experts have advice to get you started.

How To Prepare Your House to Sell

 
 
 
 
 
September 10, 2008
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By Jason Kay
Whether you are selling your home yourself or working through a realtor, you will need to prepare your house to seduce potential buyers. Your goal is to make your house look delightfully...

How To Have an Open House

 
 
 
 
 
September 9, 2008
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By Jason Kay
Your home is your biggest investment, so there’s a lot at stake when you’re ready to sell it—especially if you decide to sell it yourself. The great thing about selling your...

How To Photograph Your Home for Sale

 
 
 
 
 
September 9, 2008
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By Jason Kay
If you are going to sell your home yourself, one of the things you will need to do is advertise your home.  While there are various avenues you can choose – each one will...

How To Sell Your Home Without a Realtor

 
 
 
 
 
July 30, 2008
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By Jason Kay
Are you willing to trade time and effort to save thousands of dollars? The average fee real estate agents charge to help you sell your house is 6% of the purchase price. That...

How To Sell Your Home in This Tough Market

 
 
 
 
 
April 18, 2008
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By William S. Cherry, Ph.D.
Even homes in popular cities and subdivisions are going unsold when they don't have to. Maybe it's because of bad professional advice or maybe it's because of the hardheadedness...

How To Sell a Home Quickly

 
 
 
 
 
April 3, 2008
By Ron Wexler
Of course you can give your home away... but is that what you want to do? Getting it sold quickly while protecting your equity is the goal -- read this article to find out how.

How To Make Money on Your Home in a Down Market: Interiors

 
 
 
 
 
February 29, 2008
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By Margaret Norton
With today's declining real estate market, sellers want to maximize their profit. One way to do this is to make sure the interior of your home sparkles.

How To Make Money on Your Home Even in a Down Market: Exteriors

 
 
 
 
 
February 28, 2008
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By Margaret Norton
In today's real estate market, sellers want to maximize their profits. One way to do this is to make sure the exterior of your home sparkles.

How To Make Money on Your Home in a Down Market: Landscaping

 
 
 
 
 
February 28, 2008
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By Margaret Norton
Real estate sellers, in todays market, need to do everything possible to maximize their profit. This is part 1 of a 3-part series detailing what needs to be done to the property,...

How To Prepare Your House for Sale

 
 
 
 
 
January 22, 2008
By Amy Friedl
The thought of getting a house ready for sale can be overwhelming. Being realistic and checking some details can make the process go smoothly.

How To Make Moving with Children Easier

 
 
 
 
 
January 18, 2008
By Amy Friedl
Moving can be stressful enough for adults. But when children are involved, it's important to consider the stress that can impact them and to address it so moving is easier for...

How To Find a Real Estate Agent

 
 
 
 
 
November 20, 2007
By Murry Shohat
Market conditions have minor impact on selection criteria for real estate agents. Much more important are track record, professional referrals and chemistry.

How To Use a Blog to Promote a Real Estate Business

 
 
 
 
 
October 31, 2007
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By Rob Pirozzi
This article assumes that a Realtor already has a website to promote their business. If not, getting involved with a blog (web log) is really putting the cart before the horse....

How To Use Electronic Newsletters to Promote a Real Estate Business

 
 
 
 
 
October 31, 2007
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By Rob Pirozzi
It is not necessary to already have a website or a blog to get involved with electronic newsletters. However, having a website and/or blog will help to support your electronic...

How To Use a Website to Promote a Real Estate Business

 
 
 
 
 
October 31, 2007
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By Rob Pirozzi
With the advent of the Internet, selling real estate has changed dramatically. It is now very important for a Realtor to have a web presence - their own website. It is also important...

How To Stop Foreclosure

 
 
 
 
 
October 9, 2007
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By Lynnette Phillips
In spite of our best efforts anyone can face a financial setback. If you find yourself in a possible foreclosure situation, remember there's still hope!

How To Avoid Foreclosure

 
 
 
 
 
October 5, 2007
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By Gary Kiernan
In the current real estate market, foreclosures are happening more and more. What you should do to prevent this from happening to you.

How To Choose the Right Style Home

 
 
 
 
 
October 2, 2007
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By Cecilia Sherrard
Do you know the difference between a Cape Cod and a Tudor? A bi-level from a split-level home? Learn what each has to offer and how they vary.

How To Wholesale Single Family Houses for Profit

 
 
 
 
 
September 19, 2007
By Toby Lynn
Have you ever wanted to become a real estate investor but you have no money, no credit and no idea how to get started? I can walk you through (step-by-step) the simplest and least...

How To Negotiate a Good Deal on a House

 
 
 
 
 
September 17, 2007
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By Roselind Hejl
Negotiation is not about winning. It is about coming to an agreement. Getting what you need in a negotiation requires skill in gathering information, presenting your side well,...

How To Make Your Home a Resort

 
 
 
 
 
August 13, 2007
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By Cecilia Sherrard
Turn your home into the space you've always wanted with a few easy changes and steps. There's no place like home but most of us leave it to feel pampered.

How To Successfully Sell Your Home in a Soft Housing Market

 
 
 
 
 
March 12, 2007
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By Grace Bloodwell
You've been hearing it every day. It's a buyer's market. The market is soft. Interest rates are up. In other words, if you are trying to sell your house, it will be tough. While...

How To Find a Real Estate Newsletter

 
 
 
 
 
September 22, 2006
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By Grace Bloodwell
If you are looking to get into the real estate market, or simply to increase your knowledge about this industry it is wise to invest, or search out a real estate newsletter. Newsletters...

How To Short Sell Real Estate

 
 
 
 
 
July 25, 2006
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By Grace Bloodwell
In real estate, a short sale is a sale that happens when the outstanding loan against a property is greater than the market value of the property itself. A short sale represents...

How To Sell Your Own Home

 
 
 
 
 
April 28, 2006
By Ashtyn Evans
If you are planning to sell your home you may have been debating whether or not to try selling it yourself. There are thousands of people every year who choose to sell their own...
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