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Writing Competitive Offers

The spring market is here! People are ready and willing to move and with interest rates at a three-year low, I’ve scheduled showings in the morning, only to have the house go under contract before I can see it in the evening. Buyers are out en masse, which means  multiple offers on homes! As a

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Why is it Vital to get your List Price Right?

Why? Check out my handy-dandy pricing pyramid here. Selling your home is a numbers game and you want as many people as possible to see your home. If you price your home right at market value, 60% of available buyers will consider your home. If you price it just 10% above market value, you lose

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Where do Home Buyers Find their Home?

Today, I’m going to give you the facts on how buyers are finding their homes. This will matter to you as a seller, because if you know where people are finding homes, you can make sure your home is being presented to potential buyers in the right way. 51% of buyers find their new home

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Can a Realtor Work Part Time?

Yes, technically, you can be. Some Realtors try to be part time, but it’s difficult to do so, both for yourself financially and in what you are able to offer your clients. I checked my profit and loss sheet last year, and I spent $5,000 on my license, fees, MLS access, etc. If you only

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Emotions of the Home Buying Process

Almost every purchase has emotions tied to it. A certain dress can make you feel special when you buy it. Ordering food at a favorite restaurant can bring on nostalgia. But when we are talking about emotions in purchases, buying a home is, perhaps, one of the most emotional purchases you can make. Each buyer

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Does Staging Matter when Selling your Home?

To be brief, YES! It makes a big difference! Most buyers can’t visualize a space without staging, meaning that if there’s no furniture in the home, it’s difficult for them to imagine how the space will work. The three most important rooms to stage are the front room, the kitchen, and the master bedroom. When

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Jumbo Loan Interest Rates

Conventional loans have limits on how large they can be. In Utah county, conventional loans go up to $510,400. In Salt Lake county, those limits are currently $600,000. If you want to purchase a home that is over this price range, you’d need what’s called a jumbo loan. Many people buy homes over that limit

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Difference between Limited and Full Service Realtors

There are many business models in the world of real estate, and if you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know that commission rates aren’t fixed. Some real estate agents work with limited service brokerages, while others work for full service ones. What’s the difference? Limited services offer their services at a reduced commission rate,

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