Advice For SellersIf you are thinking of selling your home, chances are you're caught up in a mass of emotions. You may be looking forward to moving up to a new home or facing the uncertainty of a major move across country. You may be reluctant to leave your memories behind or eager to start new and exciting adventures. Remember, I am here to help you with any of your needs. Getting Your House Ready to Sell
Want to Start Off With a High Sales Price? Beware!
Types of Listing ContractsDetails of a Listing Contract
Listing Commissions and Related Issues
The Listing Agent & Marketing Your Home
The Listing Agent - Marketing Your House to Other Agents
The Listing Agent - Marketing Your House to Homebuyers
Showing Your House to Home Buyers
Handle With Care!Many people rank moving as one of the top five causes of stress. How you handle your children before and during the sale of your home can reduce some of their stress - and yours! Experts recommend the following to make this a smooth transition:
Is a 1031 Exchange Right For You?You may have heard of people "exchanging" their investment property to avoid huge tax bites out of their sale proceeds. An exchange of real property can be a valuable tool to defer or avoid capital gains tax on real estate transactions. Section 1031 of the IRS Code offers real estate investors a great investment opportunity to build wealth and save taxes. By completing a 1031 exchange, you can dispose of investment property, use all of the equity to acquire replacement investment property, defer the capital gains tax that would ordinarily be paid, and leverage all of you equity into a replacement property. Replacement property acquired in an exchange must be of "like-kind" or similar to the property being sold. The following are examples of properties that could be eligible for a 1031 exchange:
Properties NOT eligible under 1031 include foreign property and primary residences. 1031 exchanges are primarily designed for people interested in investment properties, not for typical home sellers and buyers looking to purchase a residence. After the SOLD SignYou've probably spent so much time and effort on making sure your home sells for the best price possible that you may not realize there's more to do! Now that the SOLD sign is in your yard, here are some things you can do to get ready for the move. Stop by your local post office to pick up a change of address form so your mail will be forwarded to your new home. If you're not sure of your next permanent address, consider renting a post office box for a few months to guarantee your mail delivery will not be interrupted. Be sure to notify anyone who provides you with service at your home that you are moving - landscapers, home cleaners or window washers. If you are moving out of the area, ask for recommendations of service providers you could use at your new home. It's time to decide now which belongings have sentimental value, and which you can part with. Set a weekend aside to have a moving sale and arrange for a local charity to come by and pick up whatever doesn't sell. This will make it much easier to pack and will also save you money, since movers generally charge by the pound. Getting started on these activities will ensure that you and your family experience a smooth transition to your next property. Quick Tips!
17 Simple Things to Make Your Home More Marketable:
Choosing a REALTOR®:Buying or selling a home is a major decision in your life. Before you begin, find a professional you can trust. Your REALTOR® will be an important advisor during one of the most personal and exciting experiences of your life. It is OK to be very careful about choosing someone you feel comfortable with. Look for the word "REALTOR®"The first factor to understand is the difference between a REALTOR® and a real estate agent. The word "REALTOR®" can only be used by professionals who are members of the National Association of REALTOR®s (and, locally, the Houston Association of REALTOR®s). In order to be a member, an agent must agree to abide by a strict code of ethics based on values of competency, fairness, and high integrity. Among other strict standards, REALTOR®s can not be parties to any plan or agreement to discriminate against a person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. An agent who has become a REALTOR® has committed to a higher standard of service and professionalism. Interview potential REALTOR®'sWhen you meet a potential REALTOR®, be ready to interview him or her just as you would interview any person you might be hiring for a job. Here are some good questions to ask:
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