For buyers, heading to open houses is exciting. It’s the ultimate in window-shopping! But watch any buyer fling open the front door to a house full of carpet and you’ll quickly seen their enthusiasm wane. Buyers want wood floors! They’re easier to keep clean, look...
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The California real estate market has been on fire for much of 2013, with prices rising back to pre-recession values and bidding wars the name of the game. While this may sound like good news, for one segment of buyers, it’s anything but. Known as...
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Installing energy-efficient home improvements has become a popular way for homeowners to reduce their monthly bills while also befriending Mother Nature. Most MLS services offer “green fields” where real estate agents can tout a home’s “green” features, which demonstrates just how important eco-friendly amenities are...
No party involved wants to reach the appraisal process only to watch the entire deal crumble. In the case of a sale that risks falling apart after a lower-than-expected appraisal, a rebuttal letter may come to the rescue – if executed correctly.
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Technology Tip
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From Facebook and Instagram to the bevy of other photo-capturing apps on your smartphone, it’s amazing to think of just how much technology has advanced. Now, most smartphones offer video capability too. While taking a video with your smartphone isn’t as easy as using the...
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The Realogy FWD Innovation Summit was recently held in Madison, New Jersey, and the winner of the coveted “best real estate tech startup company” award went to a 3D floorplan company. This technology continues to gain in popularity among real estate agents, interior designers, and...