Help buyers find their dream home using a little imaginationKey Takeaways Selling a fixer-upper isn’t magic -- it just takes good pricing, charming descriptions and an agent’s vision.As a real estate agent, you know that not every house is perfect. Each has its own quirks that make it ideal for the right homebuyers.However, homes that may require some TLC (at the expense of the future homebuyer) can appear quite daunting. Regardless, fixer-up
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The original "Stars and Stripes" version of the U.S. flag, designed by Betsy Ross, was adopted by Congress on June 14, 1777. Tomorrow marks the flag's 240th birthday—Flag Day—a day when homeowners across America will display the flag proudly outside their doorsteps. But before the flag is raised, pass on these tips to your sphere from the Veterans of Foreign Wars on proper flag etiquette. Never let the flag touch the ground. When flown on the
Night people vs. day people: There may be a perfect city for you.After all, some cities may be more in tune to the routines of early risers, while others may be better suited for those who prefer to stay up to the wee hours of the night. Realtor.com®’s research team scoured city data for average bedtimes, the percentage of home buyers using realtor.com after 10 p.m. (for night owls) and before 9 a.m. (for early risers), the number of restauran
While home flipping has long been considered an activity conducted by high-powered institutional investors who are looking to score big in real estate, the data show a different story. More than two-thirds—69 percent—of the 44,000 single-family homes and condos flipped in the first quarter of this year were by investors of the mom-and-pop variety who completed just one flip during the quarter, according to an analysis from ATTOM Data Solution
Home shoppers may need to plan for more time than they realize when they're starting the process of obtaining a mortgage.“Today’s mortgage process is very involved, particularly with regard to the documentation required, third-party verifications, and the independent appraisal process,” says Whitney Fite, president of Angel Oak Home Loans in Atlanta. “All of these moving parts can cause a delay in processing if an issue arises.”The enti
While the internet has undeniably become a vital resource for real estate buyers, consumers have still increasingly relied on real estate professionals over the last 20 years.Fears of technology one day phasing out the real estate professional appear to have been overexaggerated. Instead, the consumers are turning to real estate professionals for help more now than ever before.Statistics show that buyers do tend to find homes on their own with th
Investors are retreating from flipping houses, showing skepticism that the practice will continue to pay off. About 43,615 single-family homes and condos were flipped in the first quarter of 2017, down 8 percent from the previous quarter and 6 percent from a year ago, according to ATTOM Data Solutions’ Q1 2017 U.S. Home Flipping Report. It represents the lowest number of flips in two years. ATTOM Data Solutions defines a flip as a home that has
Forbes columnist Jayson DeMers offers the following tips to get more visibility from your social media posts, maximize your outreach, and increase your followers.Leverage influencers: Get people who already have high visibility on social media to share your posts. Target influencers within the industry and offer to collaborate with them on content, or find a way to get them to mention you to their network. Avoid asking for handouts or favors. You
Since the Supreme Court ruled to make same-sex marriage legal in 2015, homeownership in the LGBT community has been on the rise, according to the National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals’ 2017 Homeownership Survey.Of the more than 300 NAGLREP members surveyed, 47 percent say they believe more married same-sex couples are purchasing homes now than prior to the Court’s two-year-old ruling. Forty-six percent say they bel
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