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Modern FSBO Listing Services: Innovative Tools You Can Use

Listing Spark

In modern practices, there are plenty of online tools homeowners can use to navigate the market, negotiate deals, and successfully sell their homes without hiring a real estate agent. 6 Tools That Make Modern FSBOs Easier to Manage The internet is full of useful tools and services that are designed to support FSBO sales.

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Understanding the Law of Diminishing Returns in Pricing: A Guide for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

For example, upgrading a kitchen with modern appliances and high-end finishes may significantly increase its value. This insight highlights the importance of using the bracketing method and including both larger and smaller comparables in the pricing process. Related posts: What is bracketing and why should Realtors do it?

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Cost Approach in Fifteen Minutes or Less

Appraisal Buzz

I can use median or average, but I have to remember to cull the data for common sense bracketing and consider overall site sales related to the subject property use and size. I use the MLS listing service and review all land sales over past two+ years in about a three-mile radius. The assessor information offers some guidance. (4)

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Living in Knightdale, NC: 11 Tips Before Moving to Knightdale

Raleigh Realty

However, while having historical roots, the town feels very modern. In fact, the neighborhood just has that "shiny new" modern feeling there. Most people have a middle-income bracket with people working in executive, management, sales, and retail jobs.

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A Guide to Common New England Home Styles

Lamacchia Realty

The front door is centered, typically without architectural decor but modern versions can have a porch or portico added to the design. This mid-century modern style home became most popular when families wanted economical homes in suburban development. The siding is generally clapboard or wood shingles, sometimes brick.

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My Top 8 Search Criteria For Finding The Best Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

When considering sales for comps it is important to bracket the square footage so that you get a more complete picture of how square footage affects the sale price of a home. Older homes may have unique features or craftsmanship that adds to their value, while newer homes might have modern conveniences and energy-efficient technologies.

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The title insurance industry prepares for battle

Housing Wire

A thoroughly modern threat: Wire fraud. The report, which was distributed in August 2022, found that 67% of respondents were over the age of 45, with the largest age brackets being 45-54 and 55-64 at 28% each. The second largest age bracket was 35-44 at 19%.

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