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11 Reasons For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is a Terrible Idea

Realtors can save sellers time, money, liability and hassle! Frank, a smart and tech-savvy Denver homeowner, thought he’d skip the agent commission and sell his house himself. He researched his home’s property value, found a buyer and got the house under contract. It seemed like a done deal. Until he realized in a panic that he had seriously undervalued the property — by more than $100,000. Frank had misunderstood the report he’d pulled and incorrectly valued the house. The error cost him $30,000 to get out of the contract. Sellers should know that they're saving time, money, liability and downright hassle by working with a Realtor. 1. Scams happen Judy (not her real name) in Raleigh, Nor

THINKING OF SELLING YOURSELF....REALLY???

20 Ways to Be Kind Without Spending a Dime

1. Send a handwritten note (or email). This isn’t a "thanks for the gift" card. This is an out-of-the-blue note you write to someone who’s impacted your life. Maybe it’s a parent, pastor, sibling or friend. Maybe it’s your favorite teacher from high school or college. Whomever it is, let them know how much they mean to you. Don’t assume they already know! 2. Recreate a special day. Think of a day (or event) in your life that meant a lot to you. Maybe it was your first date with your spouse or a road trip with your best friend. Find little ways to share that memory all over again. You can recreate the memories and sentiment with photos, music and stories. They’ll be touched by your effort, an

5 NEW YEAR HOME RESOLUTIONS

1. Streamline the stuff One of the best and least expensive ways to feel better about your home is to clear it of clutter. Each year most of us acquire a mountain of stuff. Without some regular purging, cabinets and drawers get jam-packed and it becomes hard to find the things you use and enjoy the most. (All that clutter also makes your house look dated and dirty, designers say.) This year resolve to go room-by-room periodically clearing anything that you don't use, wear or love and donate it to charity. After that, think twice about what you bring in. Fill your home with the things that raise your energy level and make you feel good, and get rid of the things that drain your energy or are

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11 Reasons For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is a Terrible Idea

THINKING OF SELLING YOURSELF....REALLY???

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5 NEW YEAR HOME RESOLUTIONS