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Today’s mission: get this condo market-ready while our seller heads to Florida to start their next chapter. ✅ Clear-out with Bruce ✅ Hotel-clean standard ✅ Staging tweaks ✅ Professional photos + video ✅ MLS launch plan Thinking of selling before winter? Comment PREP and we’ll send you our step-by-step prep checklist. #RealtorLife…
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Home Seller Advice 2 – Choosing The Right Realtor
Choosing the right person to work with can be tough. Realtors throw around a lot of stats about buying and selling homes, but it really comes down to people looking for a place to be healthy, happy, and build a life. As a real estate expert in your neighborhood, getting to know my clients helps me to give advice on what we are seeing in the market and how those stats align with their specific goals. Not only do I help set the right listing price, but I also offer a realistic expectation for how long it will take your home to sell. Take a look at the article below to see some of the ways I like to form a strong relationship with my clients. If you think I am the right agent to help you sell you home, I would be happy to share more of my perspective on the market and how I run my business. Let me know if you would like to schedule a free listing consultation, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the market or your future real estate plans. 8 tips for a great relationship with your real estate agent Setting clear expectations and doing the groundwork for a successful relationship with your agent will ensure your selling and buying experience is stress-free and can even be fun! … Read Article Contact me to schedule a free consultation! Request Consultation Marie Walton REALTOR (972) 816-5197 mariewalton@ebby.com View Website Ebby Halliday – North Dallas 16000 Preston Road, Suite 100 Dallas TX 75248 Ebby Halliday – North Dallas 16000 Preston Road, Suite 100 Dallas TX 75248#Realtor#sellers #realestate #realtor #realestateagent #home #sold #forsale #investors #homebuyers #realtorlife #sellersagent #homesweethome #homes #listingagent #realestatelife #realtors #homesforsale #dreamhome #property #sell #realty #seller #selling #investment #dfw #norttexas
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Seller Advice – Getting your Home Ready To Sell
Should you renovate when thinking of selling?
Have you ever heard the phrase, “You need to spend money to make money?” I think it totally applies to what this email is about today.
I get asked a lot by my friends and clients about how or if they should spend their money on home renovations before they list their home. “Do I repaint the house or recarpet the living room?” “Do I fix the front door or replace the water heater?”
Here’s my two cents on renovating before selling: When planning on selling a house, it’s best to put your money into the LEAST expensive things that are going to make the BIGGEST difference. Repainting a room will only cost the amount of paint, brushes, and any splatter cloths you purchase, so this is a great first thing to do that almost every buyer will notice and appreciate (and it shouldn’t break the bank). Re-grouting and re-caulking are also good (inexpensive) ideas, as many buyers notice dirty grout and eroding caulk in bathrooms and kitchens.
The exact opposite applies for things to hold off on. Remember, anything that is costly and time consuming (like installing a new pool, reshingling the roof, or tearing down walls to open up space) is better to put off. These may be good ideas, but in the long run they could cost you more in time and money than they’ll ever return.
Remember, at the end of the day, it’s about getting the most out of your investment.
‘Till next time,
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Buyers Advice – First Time Buyers
Advantages
Buying your first home is a major decision; being a homeowner comes with many advantages. A mortgage payment combined with property taxes and insurance is often the same or only slightly more than monthly rent. And, you will be building equity with each payment. Additionally, your payments will be offset by tax savings from mortgage interest deductions, which constitute most of the payment in the early years of a mortgage.
Challenges
One of the biggest hurdles in the first-time buyer’s purchase is producing cash for the down payment and buyer’s closing costs. But even this obstacle is not insurmountable. If you are a veteran, you may be able to obtain 100 percent financing through a VA loan and many lenders offer 95 percent financing. If your income enables you to qualify for the necessary mortgage loan, you may be able to negotiate a contract in which the seller pays your purchase closing costs and adjusts the price upward so that you, in effect, finance your closing costs. But the loan appraisal will still need to support this higher value in order for the loan to close.
A good place to start the entire process is to visit a Prosperity Home Mortgage loan officer to “pre-qualify” and establish your maximum loan amount. (An agent can help you determine your affordability level, too, if you don’t mind sharing income and debt information). This loan maximum, coupled with your available cash, will determine the price range in which you should look. You may begin shopping by researching community features you want and need, remembering that “location-location-location” is as important as the home itself.
When shopping for a mortgage, look at the overall cost, not just the interest rate. Generally speaking, the higher the rate, the lower the number of points charged. Make sure you understand any hidden costs or special early payment penalties, which could create problems for you. Look at different mortgage products, such as shorter-term fixed-rate loans or adjustable-rate loans, but be sure you understand what your “worst-case scenario” is if interest rates rise.
Working with an Agent
Buying a home is usually an emotional decision, and you need the counsel of a reputable, knowledgeable real estate professional who will help you buy wisely. As a first-time buyer, professional real estate assistance is crucial. You should insist that the agent work with you as a “buyer’s agent” to be your advocate in the transaction. See the suggestions for selecting a qualified agent; you do not have to be moving from one city to another to take advantage of these suggestions.
A good agent will help you evaluate the pros and cons of purchasing a single-family home, condominium, or townhouse, and what the various types of ownership mean to you. Should you buy a resale home or new construction, and what kinds of inspections or warranties should you seek in each situation? When making an offer, how much below listing price should you offer, and how does the price compare to similar homes on the market? Are you negotiating terms and other costs (home warranty, for example) as well as price? What do you do if inspections uncover needed repairs? Are there any factors related to the house or neighborhood, which could create resale problems? What closing costs are considered typical?
Once you have settled on a community and seen several homes, the next step is to make an offer on a home you like. If you and the seller, with the negotiating help of your agent, come to terms and you execute a sales contract, you will then finalize your mortgage. The mortgage company will require a home inspection and a title search. You may have to coordinate your closing date based on when the seller can purchase another home and vacate.
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The Once-Risky Kitchen Cabinet Choice That’s Dominating 2025 Trends
The Once-Risky Kitchen Cabinet Choice That's Dominating 2025 Trends MY SPECIALTY: EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE Marie Walton, GRI REALTOR & ASSOCIATED BROKER (972) 816-5197 mariewalton@ebby.com View Website Ebby Halliday - North Dallas 16000 Preston Road, Suite 100 Dallas TX 75248 #kitchenremodel, #kitchenrenovation #homerenovation #newkitchen, #kitchenmakeover, #kitchendesign, and #modernkitchen #RealtorLife…
The Once-Risky Kitchen Cabinet Choice That’s Dominating 2025 Trends
The Once-Risky Kitchen Cabinet Choice That’s Dominating 2025 Trends
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5 Kitchen Styles That Are Definitely Out of Style, Designers Say
5 Kitchen Styles That Are Definitely Out of Style, Designers Sa MY SPECIALTY: EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE Marie Walton, GRI REALTOR & ASSOCIATED BROKER (972) 816-5197 mariewalton@ebby.com View Website Ebby Halliday - North Dallas 16000 Preston Road, Suite 100 Dallas TX 75248 #kitchenremodel, #kitchenrenovation #homerenovation #newkitchen, #kitchenmakeover, #kitchendesign, and #modernkitchen #RealtorLife #DFW…
26 Fancy, Gourmet Desserts That Are Way Easier Than They Look
26 Fancy, Gourmet Desserts That Are Way Easier Than They Look MY SPECIALTY: EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE Marie Walton, GRI REALTOR & ASSOCIATED BROKER (972) 816-5197 mariewalton@ebby.com View Website Ebby Halliday - North Dallas 16000 Preston Road, Suite 100 Dallas TX 75248 #Recipes #EasyRecipes #Fancydesserts #WhatsForDinner #Foodie #RealtorLife #FamilyMeals #Desserts #CookingAtHome
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