Real estate agents’ sole obligation is to their clients. They are required to do everything they can to ensure that the home buying or selling process runs smoothly. As a client, the agent will be your advocate. This is the person you will turn to when you the going becomes tough. You expose yourself to possible disappointment by failing to choose the right agent. You need someone who can represent your interests properly. Understand what an agent does is a great way to make sure that you will choose the right agent.

1. Pricing Your Home

Home pricing is by far the most important part of selling your house. A top realtor will not give you false promises in a bid to make you happy. The agent will rely on their real estate training, understanding of…

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Whether you are buying or selling a home, a real estate agent can make the process much quicker and more painless. Chances are, your time is valuable, and a good Realtor can handle a lot of the work entailed in finding and closing on a new home or unloading your current home for a good asking price. How smoothly the process goes depends on finding a good Realtor, and the following questions for any prospective agent can help you find one.

  1. How Long Have You Been a Realtor? Regardless of whether you're looking for a mechanic, plumber, heart surgeon or a Realtor, everyone is comforted to know they are dealing with an experienced professional who knows the ins and outs of their job. The best indicator of this is finding out how long they've been in…

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The Most Important "To-Do's" on Your Spring/ Summer Cleaning List

Spring cleaning can offer a way to freshen up the indoor and outdoor spaces of your home, while cleaning away the dirt and dust that has accumulated over the winter season. Many people also take advantage of the spring cleaning season to de-clutter throughout the home and clean up storage spaces like the attic and garage. Whether you live in a small apartment, or a large multi-level home, spring cleaning can help make your home a happier place to live in. The following are some of the most important things to consider when writing out your spring cleaning "to-do" list.

 

Clean Out Attic and Garage

Both of these areas tend to be catch-all spaces for junk that you don't know what…

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5 Tips for a Great Entertaining Space

If you are planning to create a great entertaining space from scratch, than you have come to the right place. Below you will find five great tips for creating the perfect space for entertaining.

1. Keep the Space Nice And Open

If you have the option to create or utilize an area that is very open with a nice area of space in the middle, then use this space to create exactly what you would like to out of this area. You can form seating around the perimeter or add a fountain, fire pit, or television to the middle of the area. The idea behind having an open space is keeping plenty of walking space between people and where they may be playing a game, watching television, eating, or sitting to ensure that everyone…

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4 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Like New

Your home likely felt new and fresh during the first few weeks after you bought it. The daily activities in your home can result in stains, scuff marks and a buildup of clutter. Over time, the walls, floors and furniture may start to look dull, worn or dated. When you are ready to make your home look new again, try these four simple tips. Each of these activities is easy to do and is affordable on any budget.

 

Removing Clutter

After you have lived in your home for a while, items start to accumulate. It might even seem like things are multiplying in the back of your closets. What felt like a lot of space when you moved in might now feel cramped and stuffed. Removing some clutter from your home could help…

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4 Signs It’s Time to List With A Realtor

It seemed a great idea at the time. Save yourself the 6 percent commission that you'd have to pay a realtor by selling your home on your own. After all, how difficult is it to put up a “For Sale By Owner (FSBO)” sign on your front lawn and to put an ad on the local paper and in a real estate website. You've even seen enough housing shows to know that you should stage your property inside and out to make it attractive to buyers. You certainly don't need a sales agent to tell you that.

So here it is, six months later, and your home is still on the market with no buyer in sight. Before you reach that sorry state, learn to recognize the four signs that it's time to list with a realtor.

 

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The Pros and Cons of Buying vs. Renting

People often wonder whether they should buy or rent their home. There are many things to take into consideration, not all of them financial. We’ll cover some of the pros and cons of buying vs renting so you can decide which one would be right for you.

 

Renting

You’ve probably heard the saying 'renting is throwing money away'. This is because people equate renting with giving away your hard-earned cash. You’re not building equity when you rent, so when you move out you cannot sell your property or make money from it.

 

Renters, on the other hand, do not have to pay for upkeep or repairs. They are able to move whenever they wish depending upon the lease and often only have to pay a penalty if they…

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TOP 10 THINGS ON HOME BUYERS' WISHLISTS

If you are selling your house, it is a given that you want it sold as soon as possible. Having your house sit on the market for a long period is costly and inconvenient. To sell it quickly, it is important to know some of the most popular qualities in a home that buyers are looking for.

1. Updated Windows

 Buyers are looking for energy efficiency in the home they want to buy to save money and be more environmentally friendly. When buyers see old windows, they automatically think about high utility bills and drafts. The most effective way to increase energy efficiency is to update old windows with good quality, Energy Star-rated windows.

 2. Open Floor Plans

 A house with an open floor plan tends to…

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Why is Greenville, South Carolina one of the most desired places to live in the entire state? Are people moving there for the biscuits and gravy or is there more to the city at the base of the Appalachian Mountains? As one of the fastest growing urban areas in South Carolina, Greenville is booming. With any thriving city comes a demand for real estate. Many people are wondering if they are missing out on a great investment oppoprtunity. If you're one of them, read these top 4 reasons why purchasing Greenville, SC real estate is a brilliant idea.

1. Beautiful homes at affordable prices

Greenville, SC real estateThe homes in Greenville are beautiful and affordable! Nowadays, it's hard to find a property that's reasonably priced and contemporary. This exciting city has newer…

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