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Selling Atlanta Real Estate

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Thu, Jul 17, 2008

I'm a Realtor, not a Magician

I don't set the market and neither do you. Unless, of course, you're a buyer.  Buyers set the market because they determine how much they'll pay. What I do for my clients is interpret the market so they have a good understanding of what's ...

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Tue, Jul 15, 2008

My Dad can beat up your Dad

Buyers buy by comparison.  When they enter your home, chances are they've seen 3 or 4 others with similar features and amenities.  They are practically experts on market value in your price range.  They will make offers on or buy the...

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Sat, Jul 12, 2008

Keeping Up with the Joneses

You can't compare your house to the one down the street, because it could be overpriced by $10,000 to $20,000.   Just because your neighbor got $650,000 for their house 2 years ago does not mean your will.  To price your home...

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Thu, Jul 10, 2008

Price or Location?

There are usually only two things that stop a house from selling: price and location. What's the problem with yours? Here's a quick hint:  If a home is in an undesirable location - that problem is solved by lowering the price.  I'd...

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Thu, Jun 26, 2008

Fantasy Land or Reality?

I talk to Seller's every day who just can't seem to separate their feelings about the market from the reality of the market.  A lot of folks feel their home is worth more than what a qualified Buyer in today's market is willing to pay for it.&...

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Sat, Jun 07, 2008

The difference between $1000 and...

Most buyers think by saving $1,000 off the asking price, they're actually saving $1,000. This isn't entirely true.  As a buyer you're most likely financing between 70% and 80% of the purchase price.   At an 8% interest rate you only...

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Sun, Jun 01, 2008

3 "If's" for Today's Market

If you purchased your home 8 years ago, you'll be able to sell it for more than you paid. If you bought it within the last 2 to 3 years, unfortunately the market has softened and you'll not be able to sell it for as much as you paid. If you bo...

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Sat, May 31, 2008

Sell Low, Buy Lower - The New Ec...

Most Sellers in today's market are holding out for their price - waiting for the market to bring them what they need so they have enough of equity to put a hefty down payment on the more expensive home they've been dreaming of. The harsh reality i...

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