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

Housing Wire

To attract potential buyers, sellers have to make sure their home is aesthetically pleasing. Not only does the house need to be clean, but the furniture should match the decor and be arranged in an appealing way. After all, curb appeal is just as attractive to potential buyers as the indoor layout. Staging Costs.

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Selling this spring? 12 ways to use Easter decor to attract buyers

Cornerstone

Spring also brings major holidays like Easter, giving sellers the chance to decorate for the season and set themselves apart. Mortgage rates reached new lows multiple times, and buyers took advantage of this surge in affordability by snapping up available houses. 12 Easter-inspired home staging ideas your buyers will love.

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Is Your Home’s Curb Appeal Turning Buyers Away?

McKissock

A few hours spent mowing the lawn, edging, and ripping out weeds could make a significant difference in how many potential buyers contact the owners. If you haven’t called a professional to look at your roof recently, it’s time to schedule an appraisal. The post Is Your Home’s Curb Appeal Turning Buyers Away? Ask for Help.

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Appraisal Frights: 13 Terrifying Property Pitfalls That’ll Haunt Your Home’s Value

Birmingham Appraisal

Avoid These Property Pitfalls To Ensure Your Home Appraises For Top Dollar It’s that time of year when we don our spookiest costumes and tell spine-tingling tales of haunted houses and things that go bump in the night. Pro tip: Don’t let spiders decorate your corners; opt for Spiderman instead.

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Checklist to Sell a House in BC

D Fritz Appraisals

Whether selling a cozy condo in the heart of downtown or a sprawling estate in the countryside, having a checklist to sell a house is essential to organizing yourself, maximizing your home’s value, and appealing to potential buyers. Selling a home can be exciting and daunting, but with the proper guidance and preparation (i.e.

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How to Create Your Dream Home Office Without Breaking the Bank

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

This week I will be traveling to Columbus for the annual Ohio Coalition of Appraisal Professionals summer seminar. I’m looking forward to a little networking and catching up with my appraisal friends. Check out the following ideas from Cleveland Appraisal Blog to design your home office on a budget! Create an Accent Wall.

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Appraisals: Using Comps Across a Freeway?

Appraisal Today

Today I have some thoughts about location, comp selection, and lenders freaking out when schools are mentioned in appraisal reports. Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! baths, 2,991 square feet, 0.34