You’ve put your home on the market, worked with realtors, staged your home beautifully, and you’ve finally found the perfect buyer; now you’re in the home stretch! Sadly, there are still plenty of things that can go wrong during closing and create major headaches for you. Here’s our top five list of things that can […]

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Having your home staged to sell is one of the most powerful tools you can employ to sell your home quickly and for a greater profit. However, hiring a professional home staging company can cost $1,000 – $5,000 depending on where you live and how much staging needs to be done. Merit Real Estate has […]

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When purchasing a new home, a home warranty is often part of the offer package. A home warranty is a contract that helps cover costs of repair or replacement of some home systems and appliances. A home warranty might be right for you if you’re purchasing a home with older systems and appliances. Do Your […]

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Whether you’re hoping to remodel your kitchen or you’ve purchased a fixer-upper and are staring down the barrel of a whole-home remodel, budgeting can be the most challenging part! Merit Real Estate is excited to share with you our best tips for budgeting (and funding) your remodeling project. How much do you want to spend? […]

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Boutique neighborhood real estate brokerage Merit Real Estate has been serving customers in the South Bay since 1989. Owner/Broker Amir Amiri and Broker Associate Rodman Amiri focus on the neighborhoods of Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. “We combine our unique perspective and exceptional service to meet the demand of every client.” What makes […]

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If you’re considering selling your home, you may have thought about selling your home as a for sale by owner (FSBO) listing. There are definite pros and cons to a FSBO situation, and Merit Real Estate wants to help you navigate. Pros of For Sale by Owner Avoid Realtor Commissions. The primary motivation for most […]

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Selling your home is a finalizing step in the moving process, and puts you and your four-legged companion just a little bit closer to finally putting this move behind you. However, selling your home means emptying it of all its contents, and that can seem like a daunting task. The good news is that you […]

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If you’re going through a difficult financial time – like a foreclosure or a short-sale – you may be moving into a rental property until you get back on your feet. Merit Real Estate wants to help you budget appropriately so that you can get back on your feet and into a home in the […]

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After many years in the real estate business, Merit Real Estate has witnessed our fair share of mistakes that homebuyers have made. In an effort to keep you from making the same mistakes, we’ve created a list for your reference.   Homebuyer Mistake #1: Buying a Home Before You’re Ready If you haven’t sold your […]

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Purchasing a new home is likely the largest single investment that you’ll make in your lifetime. It can be scary and uncertain when you’re making such a huge commitment to not have a clear picture of what you’re buying into. Even with home inspections, there are still some red flags that you should look for […]

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