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Sell Fox Valley Homes: 6 Reasons Homes Don't Sell

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Sell Fox Valley Homes. Wednesday, April 06, 2005. 6 Reasons Homes Don't Sell. 6 Reasons Homes Don't Sell. Has your lawn grown up around that "For Sale" sign? Have the wasps moved into the lock box on your front door? Did you just receive an invitation to your real estate agent's retirement party? If so, chances are your home sale fizzled. Here are the six most-common reasons why homes don't sell and what you can do about it. Your real estate agent may have approved or even suggested the inflated asking p...

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Sell Fox Valley Homes: Remodeling That Pays

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Sell Fox Valley Homes. Friday, March 25, 2005. Upgrading your home is always appealing, but which enhancements get you the best return for your money when it's time to sell? The 2005 Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling magazine and REALTOR Magazine has the answer. Visit REALTOR Magazine Online's Cost vs. Value page to view reports from previous years, order reprints, and find out how you can take part in next year's survey. Here are the national averages for 10 of the projects in the 2005 report:. On a h...

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Sell Fox Valley Homes: FSBO - 17 Service Providers You May Need When You Sell:

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Sell Fox Valley Homes. Friday, March 25, 2005. FSBO - 17 Service Providers You May Need When You Sell:. 1 Real Estate Attorney. 4 Mortgage Loan Officer. 6 Lead Paint Inspector. 9 Sanitary Systems Expert. 10 Occupancy Permit Inspector. 13 Flood Plain Inspector. Used with permission from Kim Daugherty, Real Estate Checklists and Systems, www.realestatechecklists.com. Posted by Norm Christnacht. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Realtor, Broker/Owner, Consultant. FSBO - Is Your Buyer Qualified?

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Sell Fox Valley Homes: What Is Appraised Value?

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Sell Fox Valley Homes. Friday, March 25, 2005. What Is Appraised Value? It's an objective opinion of value, but it's not an exact science so appraisals may differ. For buying and selling purposes, appraisals are usually based on market value—what the property could probably be sold for. Other types of value include insurance value, replacement value, and assessed value for property tax purposes. Appraised value doesn't consider special considerations, like the need to sell rapidly. FSBO - Open House Tips.

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Sell Fox Valley Homes: Buy or Sell First? The Chicken-and-Egg Question:

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Sell Fox Valley Homes. Wednesday, April 06, 2005. Buy or Sell First? Buy or Sell First? The Chicken and Egg Question:. For homeowners aiming to sell their home and buy another, it's the classic real estate, which came first, the chicken or the egg, question - buy or sell first? There are many variables involved; there is no universal correct answer. It basically comes down to your specific circumstances. Dan Gregor, a Realtor in Pickerington, Ohio, says there is generally less pressure when you sell first.

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Sell Fox Valley Homes: Moving Tips for Sellers

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Sell Fox Valley Homes. Friday, March 25, 2005. Moving Tips for Sellers. 1 Give your forwarding address to the post office, usually 2-4 weeks ahead of the move. 2 Notify our charge cards, magazine subscriptions, and bank of the change of address. 3 Develop a list of friends, relatives, and business colleagues who need to be notified of the move. 4 Arrange to have utilities disconnected at your old home and connected at your new one. 5 Cancel the newspaper. Plus, if you're moving out of town:. 6 Carry trav...

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Sell Fox Valley Homes: 12 Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor

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Sell Fox Valley Homes. Friday, March 25, 2005. 12 Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor. 1 Get at least three written estimates. 2 Get references and call to check on the work. If possible, go by and visit earlier jobs. 3 Check with the local Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau for complaints. 4 Be sure that the contract states exactly what is to be done and how change orders will be handled. 6 Be sure that the contractor has the necessary permits, licenses, and insurance. FSBO - Tips for Pri...

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Sell Fox Valley Homes: Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate

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Sell Fox Valley Homes. Friday, March 25, 2005. Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate. When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain—the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for. The same is true with selling a home (or a second home), but there are some special considerations. How to Calculate Gain. In real estate, capital gains are based not on what you paid for the home, but on its adjusted cost basis. To calculate this:. You have lived in the home as your princi...

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Sell Fox Valley Homes: FSBO - Tips for Pricing Your Home

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Sell Fox Valley Homes. Friday, March 25, 2005. FSBO - Tips for Pricing Your Home. Consider comparables. What have other homes in your neighborhood sold for recently? How do they compare to yours in terms of size, upkeep, and amenities? Consider competition. How many other houses are for sale in your area? Are you competing against new homes? Consider your contingencies. Do you have special concerns that would affect the price you'll receive? For example, do you want to be able to move in four months?