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Location Matters

There is no question condos for sale downtown are in the prime location where everyone wants to be. Anyone involved with real estate will tell you location means everything. It can give the buyer the mindset of a prestigious condo. They are going to be proud to call this area home.

From a seller’s point of view, there is a perceived value that condos for sale downtown are going to bring in more money. They are confident they can get a buyer paying a very good price for it. You can’t blame them for trying to get the most money they can for the property they are going to sell.

Convenience

Being very close to parks, public transportation, places to eat, and fun activities offers condos for sale downtown a way to be very convenient. If you like to be able to access everything around you in very little time, this could work well for you. Think about how you will get to work, where you like to hang out, and other factors.

The ability to have so much right there for you in no time at all may be well worth the extra price to you. Of course, you have to think about the constant amount of people and the noise all around you. Are you willing to trade off some peace and quiet for that convenience?

Newer Condos

Being able to invest in one of the newer condos makes sense. It is wise to buy a place that hasn’t been lived in long by others. This often means it is in better condition, has newer technology, and it is less likely anything is going to need fixed or replaced soon. Some of the condos for sale downtown are recently built and some of them are sold before they are even finished.

You can actually buy one before they have gotten the materials on site to complete the construction. With such a purchase, you often get to select the colours for the interior and other design elements. It can be fun to live in a place no one else has before. It is also exciting to get to pick certain features you know you will love to have in it.

Perks and Space

There may be certain elements you want with your condo so make sure you use filters when you search. It doesn’t make sense to settle for less than you really want and then regret it daily when you see the place. Make sure you it has enough space too so you don’t feel cramped. Think about your needs now as well as what you may need for space a few years down the road.

Investment Return

There is no reason to think you can’t resell one of the condos for sale downtown either in the future. In fact, it is this forecast return on the investment than make prompt you to buy one right now. This area continues to be one where people are interested in living. There is no reason to think that is going to change in the future either.

Being able to enjoy the condo now is very important and so is being able to afford it. However, knowing when you are ready to move to a new place you won’t have trouble selling this one due to where it is at should be very encouraging.

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Source by Reg Liyanage

Real Estate is the second largest industry for drone use, after aerial photography, which is easy to understand when viewing the compelling aerial photos and videos in use by many realtors today. Drones are technically referred to as UAVs „Unmanned Aerial Vehicles“ or when referring to the drone and ground controller unit, an „Unmanned Aircraft System“ (UAS). Today, UAVs are very affordable, easy to operate and highly maneuverable. Though a pilot’s license was at one time necessary for commercial drone use, the FAA now allows operation with a remote pilot certificate (FAA Section 107 regulations).

How and Why Drones Benefit the Real Estate Industry

Differentiating property listings by offering high-quality aerial photography and video is a hot button for realtors today. Statistics show that homes with aerial images sell 68 percent faster than houses that are marketed using standard photography. Here are 9 ways in which real estate agents and brokers are benefiting from drones:

1. Drone photography offers dramatic, captivating images.

Using modern drone technology allows real estate professionals to create exceptional shots easily. The use of GPS-programmed flight paths combined with automatic point-of-interest camera targeting results in professional and appealing views.

2. Drones are able to shoot engaging virtual tours.

A camera drone can fly throughout a home or office building and travel through each room, creating a detailed virtual tour that stationary photography is unable to capture. Today’s video editing software make it easy for agents to create a professional voice-over soundtrack, giving the potential buyer a rich and compelling visual story.

3. Drone photography is able to show enhanced features of the property.

Aerial photography can capture shots of landscaping, outdoor living areas, pools, hot tubs, walking paths, nearby parks, local schools, and other interesting features that potential buyers will want to see.

4. Drone photography is attractive to sellers and will generate new business for the real estate agent.

Using drone photography and videos to market properties is a huge selling point for prospective sellers, who want their property to be presented in best way possible.

5. Drones provide realtors a competitive edge.

Real estate listings with drone-produced images and video outperform listings that only offer traditional photos, resulting in increased sales for the agent.

6. Drones are a cost-effective alternative.

Drones are inexpensive to purchase and use. Or realtors can cost effectively outsource aerial photography to professional drone operators.

7. Drones offer high level impact for luxury homes.

Drone photography is able to highlight a waterfront view, spotlight a beautiful garden, expansive grounds, unique swimming pools or water features. Aerial drone photography is able to capture the elegance of a high-end property in a way that no other photography method can.

8. Drones offer advantages for commercial real estate and property development.

Drones are used to plan high rise apartments and other residential multi-unit projects. They are used to inspect, survey and market the property to potential buyers, and for aerial overviews of the land to be developed and surrounding neighborhoods.

9. Drones aid in roof and home inspections.

A drone allows inspectors to identity roof and other issues in ways that a ladder never would. Beyond offering a safer inspection solution, they can readily identify lifting shingles, bent flashing or chimney related issues.

Current FAA Regulations

All drones weighing more than a half pound (0.55 lbs.) are required to be registered with the FAA. The cost to register drones is only $5, but the fine for using an unregistered drone can be $25,000 per UAV. Current FAA guidelines include:

• No drones may be flown within 5 miles of an airport or terminal.

• Written permission is required from each person before drones can fly over or photograph them.

• Commercial drones are limited to an altitude of 400 feet.

• Drone pilots must remain in the line-of-sight of the drone they are operating at all times.

• All operators must secure a drone/UAV operator’s license from the FAA.

Risk Protection for Realtors

While the risk of damage and injury is very low when it comes to drone photography, there are some risks involved. Every drone operator should carry commercial drone insurance. Most drone operators should consider both accidental and liability insurance. Many real estate companies require a minimum of a $1 million limit of liability for third-party operators. There are several types of coverages applicable to drones, including:

• Drone Liability Insurance

• Hull Insurance (damage to the actual drone)

• Drone Payload Insurance

• Ground Equipment Insurance

Drone liability insurance protects the operator and company from third-party claims or property damage. Some policies may extend their insurance coverage to financial loss protection associated with negligence and invasion of privacy. Every realtor using drones should review their coverages to ensure they are protected when using this growing technology.

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Source by Emily Verbeck

You probably know someone who has successfully sold their home online, and you’ve wondered „Should I sell my house on the Internet?“. Your wife has already told you that she wants to change house and your kids are keen on leaving too. You have no choice, you have to sell the home. Is the Internet the right option?

The answer is a big Yes. There are too many benefits associated with selling online that you cannot get by selling the traditional way. In fact, you’d be crazy not to sell your home via the Internet. Here are 3 reasons why:

Greater Market Exposure

Every time you put an advertisement in your local or city newspaper to sell your home, you are effectively limiting buyers to those who have access to that newspaper. Now, depending where you live, this could be a few thousand people, or millions. Either way, you are restricting the amount of buyers that could potentially buy your home. On the other hand, by placing an ad on the Internet, you’re effectively advertising your home to a worldwide market. You may not get buyers from overseas, but you will get buyers from interstate. Who knows, there may be people moving from one state to another, and they may end up buying your home. You never know who will want to purchase your home but the most important thing is that if more people see your home, then your chances of selling it will dramatically increase.

Cheap, Cheap, Cheap

Selling your home on the Internet is by far a cheaper option too. No costs to the real estate agent for a marketing campaign and more importantly, no need to pay them a commission. Commissions can range from 2-4% of the selling price of your home and this could translate into thousands of dollars. What a great saving! Putting your home up for sale on the Internet is also very cheap, with most sites offering the service for free or at a very low price.

Investor’s Pot of Gold

Finally, did you know that Internet is frequently used by real estate investors? That’s right, there are a lot of people that invest in real estate for a living and these people always look at various cities, in different states and even in different countries. For them, the Internet is the only way they can keep track of the homes on sale. These people are also very cashed up and quickly close sales. Who knows, your home may be just the home an investor is looking for.

So what are you waiting for? Get on the Internet, look for the best sites to advertise your home, put your home up for sale and never again ask yourself „Should I sell my house on the Internet?“

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Source by Martin Sejas

So you’ve finally decided on buying your dream home, but have a small budget. You can still buy your dream home by buying a foreclosed home. Foreclosure is the legal process of recovering the loan balance from a borrower who has stopped making payments.

How to buy a foreclosed home?

If you’ve decided on buying a particular foreclosed property, speak to the owner and negotiate a deal with him. You can buy the property for a good price as the owner of the property will be looking to pay off his loan amount.

You can also buy a foreclosed property from the lending agency who has taken over the property after a particular grace period. Banks auction off foreclosed properties in quick time.

Do your homework before buying a property

Like most important purchases, you should do a thorough research on the property. Understand how the entire foreclosure process works, and also attend a few foreclosure auctions to get a hang of the process. Learn about the market value of the property and also about the history of the property.

Advantages

– Foreclosed homes come with a huge discount and you can buy a foreclosed home for around 25% lesser than the market value.

– Since there are numerous projects coming up, the prices of homes that are foreclosed have decreased even more.

– As the home is already built, you can move in immediately.

– You can confidently buy these homes without worrying about the legality of any of the documents as they would have been checked by the bank.

– Most foreclosed homes are quality homes in good residential areas.

– As you are buying a home from a government recognized financial institution or a bank, the seller can be trusted.

– You can complete the entire transaction in less than two months.

Disadvantages

– You do not get any warranty on foreclosed homes.

– As you are buying the property as-is, there may be many repairs and modifications that you may have to make. The previous owner may not have had money to pay his loan payments on time, so he may not have had any money to pay for repairs, either.

– The bank will also not give away any history of the property or the condition of the house.

– The previous owner may have had other debts like property tax or maintenance charge, which you may have to pay if you want buy the foreclosed home.

– Calculating the value of a foreclosed home can be a hard task.

– You may also have to pay utility bills like electricity bills and water bills.

– Banks may not offer you a loan for a home that is foreclosed as there may be legal problems in the property.

– You may have to pay the purchase price of the property only by cash. This can be an issue if you cannot get a loan from a bank.

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Source by Karan Kamble

How do you currently generate real estate leads? Do you farm neighborhoods, publish a newsletter, have a lead generating realtor web site? Well, no matter how you get them I’m willing to wager two things;

1. They’re not so easy to get, and

2. You can always use more

While you struggle with trying to fill your leads pipeline, you can probably think of at least one agent who makes prospecting for leads seem like child’s play. But what is it exactly that they do so efficiently that you are not?

Of course the answer depends on lots of things, but let’s draw some ideas from an agent I know who worked with a builder of kiddie condos who did quite well at it.

Let’s call her Evette, which is not her real name, but it allows me to personalize the story in a way that you’ll be able to relate to.

Evette was a spark plug dynamo; full of energy, self driven and highly successful at what she did. And what she did best was market and sell lots of student housing units- mostly condos from what I could tell.

Hers was a 5 step process

1. She’d find raw land for her builder developer to purchase and develop

2. Try to set up partnerships with the seller of the raw land and her developer to offset the developers out of pocket costs while gaining controlling interest of the land

3. Would then list for sale all of the units the developer built as a result of the partnership

4. Then be positioned to resell the units when the students gradutaed from college and moved out of the area and

5. In some instances would be positioned to also get referrals to out of town agents for the relocating students.

As you can see, Evette had it going on. So, when I say meeting and working with Evette was a career changing experience you’ll know what I mean.

My attitude was the first thing that changed. I got over being paralyzed with awe by doctors, lawyers, judges, dentists and other high income earning professionals.

Initially, I felt inadequate when it came to marketing real estate to them. I just didn’t think I knew enough about real estate in general to come off as a competent professional.

But you know what? It turned out I knew more than all of them, and more than I needed to know to help them with their real estate needs.

I went on to find doctors, dentists, college professors, judges, insurance agents and garden variety investors to work with and had some mutually beneficial relationships for many years.

So, what does this mean for you? Actually, there are several things to take from this article.

If you’re not marketing to people with money you should. Some agents self sabotage by not aggressively pursuing leads with the financial wherewithal to buy real estate.

Instead, they market to folk who can barely qualify for mortgage loans and/or who have related and other difficulties to overcome before they can qualify at all.

Don’t let that be you – anymore.

Another thing to learn from this article is that one lead can multiply into 3 to 4 different income generating opportunities.

So, no matter how insignificant a client might appear to be treat them all equally well.

You never know when they might refer a friend or acquaintance to you, or ask you to help them purchase some investment properties, or seek you out to help them sell the first property you sold to them and help them buy another one.

It’s a well worn cliche‘, but it’s true; there’s no shortage of real estate leads for agents. You just have to know how to spot them.

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Source by Lanard Perry

In this commercial property market there are some real pressures and challenges that confront a lot of property owners when they want to sell or lease their property. They need the help of top agents that really understand the local area, to help in moving the property.

Contrary to popular belief, it is in markets like this that good agents can make a lot of commission. It all comes down to the way in which they package their services and help their clients.

In simple terms, top agents and experienced agents can do very well today providing they work the local area and their database. A good database will always get you through any market conditions and frustrations. In saying, that I am a big believer that a salesperson’s database should not be delegated to the office administrative staff to control.

Every salesperson should take ownership of their database; in this way they will get good activities from it. In this market you need leads that you can do something with. When a database is passed over to the administrative staff to control, the inevitable result is inaccurate and old data. The database soon becomes redundant. The salesperson doesn’t keep it up to date.

Become Change Agents

So we are the ‚agents of change‘ when it comes to helping our property clients an owners get results in this market. We should know how to attract the right people to every property listing that we take on. Exclusive listings are more important in today than ever before. Some top agents will not take on ‚open listings‘ for the very reason that they are a waste of time and effort.

When you know the drawbacks of the industry and the listings today, you can offer the clients that you serve some solid solutions. So what are the drawbacks? Here is a list of some of the bigger ones:

1. The time that it takes to sell or lease a property can be longer today. Every client has to be conditioned for the best price or rent so the time on market is not lengthened. The first few weeks of every marketing effort are the most important. Position the property correctly to get the best enquiry in this time.
2. High prices and high rents will achieve nothing. The price or rent for the property should be optimised for enquiry. You have to do more with less when it comes to marketing and inspecting of properties.
3. A larger number of competing properties can frustrate your marketing efforts and time on market. Check out these properties before you do anything with your listing.
4. Buyers and tenants are slower to enquire, inspect the property, and then make a decision. Your skills with each stage of the listing should be optimised. Hone your skills accordingly.
5. Limited finance can put some ‚brakes‘ on the larger deals. Find out where your prospects can get finance from and what the criteria of approval may be.

Whilst these may be drawbacks in the market, they are also opportunities for agents that can get focused and organised. Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.

Are you a solution provider in this commercial real estate market? Top agents are just that. You can be too.

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Source by John Highman

When you get right down to it, buying a non-performing real estate note is like buying a boat; the two happiest days are the day you buy it, and the day you sell it! Investing in a non-performing note (NPN-NPL), and cashing out for a profit, are my two happiest days as a note investor.

You have heard the old saying in real estate, the profit is made when you buy. How true that is, especially in the note world! We have found that you have to take into account all the costs you will run into from the day you buy it, until the day you sell it, and use that to make sure you are not overpaying. If not, you can lose money; sometimes a lot, sometimes all of it.

While there are some warm and fuzzy feelings experienced when you own the boat, like taking it out on the water for the first time, you are going to have a lot of ongoing costs. If you store it in the water, there are dock fees, maintenance fees, insurance, and if you financed it, monthly payments. If you store it at home or a parking facility, you will have to protect it from the elements, possibly pay rent, and you could destroy it in an accident towing it to, or putting it in the water.

With NPN’s, finally making contact with a homeowner who wants to stay, despite doing his best to be invisible is equally as thrilling. This usually leads to either attempting to work out a payment plan to get them repaying, or settling for a lump sum to pay it off is a great feeling.

Otherwise, it’s practically death by a thousand cuts.

Sometimes I feel like we are being nickeled & dimed to death by a plethora of service providers; lawyers, note servicers, document custodians, rehabbers, lawn cutters, property preservationists, appraisers, photographers, house cleaners, city agencies, code enforcement, county tax collectors, Realtors, health inspectors, zoning ordinances, Home Owners Associations, utilities, forest divisions, trash haulers, flood areas, etc., that all want to extract as money from you as possible every time they move or type something.

So the most important thing I do now is come up with as many costs as possible before we make an offer to buy a note, so we can factor that into our purchase price. One of the biggest we have found in working out over fifty notes is the expenses are usually higher, and it takes longer to exit in judicial foreclosure states. And now that we know something about rehabbing real estate, we have been equating possible home repair costs into our note buying bids now, so we know if we can still make a profit, or suffer a potential loss.

Now is the time to factor in the old carpenter’s phrase; „Measure Twice, Cut Once.“ With notes, you want to make sure you run the numbers inside and out before you commit to buying a note with „Calculate Twice, Buy Right.“

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Source by Christopher Winkler

I had been trying to sell my house for over two long years before I discovered how to sell my house in 7 days or less. I had a house in another state in which I no longer lived. In addition to the house I lived in, I was paying a first and second mortgage, utilities, taxes and outrageous rates for vacancy insurance month after month while my house sat empty and unsold. The house was bleeding my bank account to death, especially when the real estate and credit market started to go downhill.

Before I moved, I tried to sell my house myself „For Sale by Owner“ (FSBO) with no luck. I had no idea how to effectively market my house to generate buyer interest, how to get them financed, how to complete the purchase and sale paperwork and the like. After I failed to sell my house myself, I listed the house with 4 different Realtors for six months each. They told me the that my house was beautiful, that they could sell my house fast and get top dollar. They promised me that they would market my house in the paper, magazines, on the MLS and do multiple open houses and more. In reality, they barely lifted a finger. They listed my house on the MLS, put a sign in the yard and forgot about my house. They did no open houses as promised, advertised in no magazines and never showed the house. I lost two years worth of mortgage payments, taxes and utilities that I will never recover.

Perhaps you’ve found yourself in a similar situation. Perhaps you are making two house payments, trying to sell an ugly house, in foreclosure, bankruptcy, going through a messy divorce, dealing with the death of a loved one, lost your job, had an extended illness or just can’t afford to make your house payments anymore. Perhaps you too have tried to sell your house on your own or through a Realtor with no luck. Regardless of your reasons for wanting to sell your house fast, there is a better way to sell without trying to sell your house yourself or listing through a Realtor. You can sell your house in 7 days or less and here’s how…

I was searching the Internet one day looking for yet another Realtor to list and sell my house when I came across a local company that claimed to buy houses in 7 days or less. Perhaps you’ve seen some of those local „We Buy Houses“ people or companies in your neighborhood. I called the home buyer and he said that they were indeed a local, professional home buying company that buys houses in any area, condition or price range, in 7 days or less, for investment purposes. He said they could pay me all cash, take over my mortgage payments and close quickly if needed. He said that if my house qualified, they could buy my house fast allowing me to sell my house in 7 days or less!

We made an appointment for him to come out and inspect my home within the next 48 hours. He loved my house and said it was exactly the type of home that he and several of his customers were looking for. He made me 2 different offers to purchase my home on the spot. One was an all cash offer to buy my house below current market value. This offer would have netted me about the same amount I would have made had I listed and sold through a Realtor. The second offer was to give me some cash now, take over my mortgage payments and cash me out of my mortgage and remaining equity later when he was able to resell my house to a new buyer. This offer would give me a higher sales price, some cash now, immediate debt relief from my mortgage payments and the rest of my cash later. If I had not been trying to sell my home for two years, I would have taken the 2nd offer. However, because I had been trying to sell my home for so long, I took the cash offer and netted the same amount I would have likely made if I had sold through a Realtor. The home buyer handled all the paperwork and we closed later that week with a local real estate attorney. My house was bought and sold in 7 days or less! Man, I wish I had met these guys two years ago!

If you too have an unwanted house you need to sell fast for any reason whatsoever, I recommend you contact one or more local, professional home buyers in your area before you list your house with a real estate agent or try to sell „For Sale by Owner“. You owe it to yourself to see what these folks have to offer before you lock yourself into a six month listing agreement with a real estate agent and end up waiting two years and thousands and thousands of dollars later to sell your home for the same amount you would have likely netted to begin with.

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Source by D. Griffin

Take the First Step to Buying the Home that Fits Your Needs

First-time home buyers are often times discombobulated when selecting their home. Strategizing and planning are essential ways to simplify the process. The first step would be to sit down and list what is important to you in a home. Defining your personal needs will help alleviate any confusion when touring homes. Ask yourself about your future plans. Do you want to start a family? If so, what can you anticipate their needs? Think about where you would like to live. Which neighborhood is right for you? Think about what local amenities you would like to have near your home.

Get an idea of your finances by visiting your bank or accountant. Finding out exactly how much you can spend will not only save you money, but also put you in control over your finances. After you have constructed your comprehensive list, then it is time to find a realtor.

Finding the Right Realtor Will Save You Time and Money

Searching for a realtor who will listen and take your personal needs in account will be the driving force behind finding your perfect home. There are many ways to accomplish this goal by attending open houses and getting realtors‘ business cards and asking friends and family members for recommendations. The next step is to sit down with the realtor for an interview. During your initial meeting, you want to gain as much professional knowledge you can about the individual. Establishing a rapport and enjoying their demeanor is also part of this first meeting. If things have clicked, then proceed with your request for their services. Realtors only know as much as you tell them, so when relaying your description for your dream home, be sure to include all relevant information. Bringing in pictures you may have found in magazines or real estate guides will also be beneficial. Once they have all your information, the process of home tours begins.

Successful Home Searches Can Be Easy

Before you visit your first potential home there are a few materials to bring to expedite the home searching endeavor. Bringing a camera allows you to document your experience for future review. Be sure to take close-up pictures of decorative trim or any fine craftsmanship. Bring a notebook and take down information about the house and the neighborhood. After visiting, look up the neighborhood’s statistics and information. You will learn a lot about your neighborhood’s amenities, restaurants, school systems, and community centers. See if the community matches up with your needs. Afterward, you will want to narrow down your search to a couple houses. Schedule to view the homes at least twice. Feeling confident about your choice is important, and gaining as much information about the home’s history will help you make your decision. Realtors are required to give you the full breadth of a home’s past, so ask as many questions as you can.

The day will come when you finally purchase a home. If you follow these steps, then you have done your best to ensure that your new home provides a lifetime of happiness.

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Source by Karen Bellas

„People only see what they are prepared to see.“

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Part 1: Being Realistic

What is my house really worth? How to value my house may seem difficult to answer when selling your house on your own, but it is not. It is important for you to value your house objectively and not subjectively by leaving your preconceived notions and emotions at the door. It is difficult to do, but you need to look at your house as if it is someone else’s house and without the personal emotions that may cloud your judgment. Yes, you do know your house better than anyone else, which will help you value your house and sell your house, but you can’t let that information over influence the value you set for your house. In this article we are going to discuss a few points on how to value your house from the many detailed strategies in our eBook Sell Your House Now: Without A Real Estate Agent and Save Thousands.

Although you likely will be selling your house on your own, the number one frustration most real estate agents have is the fact that house sellers always believe their house is worth more money than it really is. This is understandable, as we seem to overestimate the worth or value of our personal belongings while possibly underestimating the worth or value of others peoples belongings. Now I’m not saying that some real estate agents don’t try to price homes low so they sell quickly, save on marketing costs and can receive a commission more quickly. But a real estate agent’s fiduciary responsibility is to sell your house as quickly as they can while getting you the most money for your house. If a real estate agent is truly upholding their responsibilities, the price they set should be the best price based on their research and not motivated by anything other factors. The last thing they want to do is price a house too high, unless they are just trying to make you feel good and win your business, which means the house won’t sell and they’ll have to have that uncomfortable conversation with you in a month or so to reduce your asking price.

With this in mind you need to be realistic on pricing your house. Ultimately the true value of your house will be what someone else is willing to pay you for your house. Remember, the price of your house is what you are asking someone else to pay, but the value of your house is what you and a buyer ultimately agree the house is worth with the consummation of a contract. If you set your price to high initially and have to continue to reduce your price, potential buyers could see this as desperation and wait to see how far you will reduce your price. It could also increase the „on the market time“ for your house, which could convey the message to potential buyers that something is wrong with your house.

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Source by Louis J. DeMedici