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CAPITAL GAINS
 

• 02/11/01...Those who paid gains tax might be due a refund
• 09/22/07...Investors can avoid tax by trading "up" property

 

CLOSING
 

10/15/95...Transition after sale easier with planning
• 06/20/99...Buyers, sellers need to stay on top of process
• 03/19/00...Know what you're signing when it comes to closing your home
• 11/17/02...Know what to keep, toss during a home search
• 02/25/07...More homeowners have little or no equity left
• 06/03/07...What buyers need to know about closing
• 09/15/07...Planning for closings costs for home sellers
• 06/01/08...Help make home sale a turn-key experience
• 06/21/09...HVCC and HERA Regulations

 

EMOTION
 

06/02/96...Sellers remorse quickly fades as new home comes into view
07/27/97...Preparation, guidance ease transition for home seller
• 06/27/99...Spend home equity wisely
• 07/30/00...There are ways to relieve stress on moving day
• 07/13/03...Careful planning can ease stress during move
• 01/23/05...Take steps to ease stress while selling home
• 05/07/06...Sellers must emotionally detach to prepare home

 

HOME WARRANTIES
 

06/16/96...Home warranties can be purchased by buyer or seller
• 10/17/99...Little-Known roof deserves more attention
• 06/01/03...Home warranties provide peace of mind to seller, buyer

 

INSPECTION
 

10/05/95...Transition after sale easier with planning
07/27/97...Preparation, guidance ease transition for home seller
08/23/98...Work out details in advance
• 10/17/99...Little-Known roof deserves more attention
• 11/19/00...Structural issues necessitate engineer's report
• 11/11/01...Take the time to obtain proper building permit
• 06/02/02...Tend to structural faults before sale
• 02/05/06...If selling, inspect now, get dividends later
• 10/22/06...Roof over your head often taken for granted
• 05/01/10...Pre-inspection can help prepare your home for the market

 

MARKET ANALYSIS
 

12/24/95...Art, science add up to selling prize

 

PREPARATION - MARKET, SHOWINGS
 

03/24/96...Cluttered house is difficult to sell
04/14/96...Animals add challenge of home sale
02/16/97...How to prepare your home for sale
07/12/98...Housing market is going strong throughout region
09/27/98...Preparation is the key to successful home sale
03/28/99...Time spend preparing pays off
11/28/99...Seller always controls condition of the home
• 02/27/00...When marketing your home, timing is money
• 03/12/00...Preparation is the key to closing
• 06/11/00...Condition of house can add to price
• 04/15//01...Make home easy to show, sell
• 07/22/01...Influx of new homes changes dynamics of local markets
• 09/30/01...Easy steps to make your home more appealing to those who want to buy
• 05/19/02...Get house ready to look its best for showings
• 01/11/04...Disclosure form prevents future headaches
• 05/16/04...Hire inspector before putting home on market
• 04/30/05...First impressions are important while selling a home
• 12/10/05...Plan ahead to get your home in selling shape
• 04/02/06...Seller's benefit from a show-worthy home
• 05/06/06...Merchandising your home key to sale
• 03/04/07...Emotional appeal of home will attract buyers
• 06/23/07...Take yard photos now to help marketing effort
• 03/01/08...Good teamwork between seller & agent is essential for the best sale of a home
• 07/20/08...Showing your home to its best advantage
• 02/01/09...Improvements that enhance value
• 04/26/09...Pricing your home in today's market
• 05/01/10...Pre-inspection can help prepare your home for the market
• 10/03/10...Impact of pets in the sale of a home
• 01/29/11...Best updates for preparing your home to sell
• 11/26/11...Preparation important in selling home

 

REALTORS - HOW THEY HELP
 

03/30/97...Selling job on home no easy task
04/20/97...Whom does the Realtor represent?
05/25/97...Communication with Realtor vital to good relationship
07/27/97...Preparation, guidance ease transition for home seller
09/27/97...Be prepared for bumps in the road on the way to your new home
08/09/98...Successful agents able to balance job demands
05/30/99...Let agent know where you're going
• 02/06/00...Follow ettiquette when working with Realtor
• 03/05/00...Once novelties or nuisances, communication machines a must
• 10/28/01...Choose agent specializing in desired transaction
• 05/27/07...Realtor knowledge is an effective tool
• 03/02/08...Agents walk line between contact, harassment
• 05/04/08...Establish good rapport with real estate pro
• 08/03/08...How to pick a realtor
• 04/03/10...Agents can represent a side or be a neutral broker
• 07/16/11...Broad exposure key to selling real estate
• 09/24/11...Changing business models give more options
• 10/01/11...What are the right expectations for a selling agent?

 

RELOCATION MOVES
 

04/28/96...Agents can help with job-related moves
06/06/99...Order helps move go smoothly

 

SELLING A HOME
 

12/12/99...Keep Realtor involved even after you have contract
• 02/27/00...When marketing your home, timing is money
• 07/30/00...There are ways to relieve stress on moving day
• 07/22/01...Influx of new homes changes dynamics of local markets
• 06/02/02...Tend to structural faults before sale
• 10/20/02...
New construction, low interest rates create competition
• 10/05/03...Marketing home a full-time business
• 08/20/05...Use caution when renting out your home before you sell

• 11/05/06...Fall can be frustrating for home sellers, agents
• 04/22/07...Many sellers leery of buyers with a home to sell
• 07/01/07...Exposure goes a long way toward selling a home
• 07/14/07...Choosing a home is about location, selling a home is all about time
• 05/04/08...Establish good rapport with real estate pro
• 05/25/08...Think outside box to sell home
• 12/21/08...Price reduction versus closing costs
• 10/25/09...Website sheds light on market prices
• 02/28/10...Buying a home when you have one to sell
• 05/23/10...Disclosing problems when selling your home
• 01/22/11...Gaining future knowledge from 2009/2010 review
• 06/18/11...Negotiating in buying or selling a home
• 07/02/11...Seller availability important during summer months
• 08/20/11...Pricing of home critical in selling
• 09/03/11...Accessibility and updating home key to selling

 

TRANSITION
 

10/15/95...Transition after sale easier with planning