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How Long is The Closing Process?

Closing Process

How long is the closing process when buying or selling a home?  It’s a great question. So how long does it take to close escrow? What does the process entail? What is required of the buyer and the seller? All these questions and many others are also valid. Especially for first-time buyers and sellers. After […]

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Reasons to Sell Your Home in the Spring

Reasons to sell your home in the spring

When a homeowner lists their home for sale, they are hoping that it sells quickly and for the most money possible. Additionally, they may need to meet a specific timeline for moving or buying their next home. It can be stressful if any of these situations don’t go as planned. It could cause a ripple […]

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The Best Home Improvements that Help you Sell

Home Improvements that help you sell

The best home improvements to perform before selling your home are those that will help you sell for the most money. When deciding to sell your home, there are some things to consider and preparations to make in order to sell quickly and get top dollar for your home. We recommend walking through your home […]

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5 Factors that Affect the Sales Price of your Home

There are many factors that affect the sales price of your home. There is no specific formula for how your home’s value appreciates or depreciates. When it is time to sell, it is important to look at the following factors that will influence potential buyers of your home in regard to value. Of course, the […]

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Top Smart Home Systems for 2021

Smart Home 2021

Updating your home to modern aesthetics is something that homeowners have been doing for decades. With recent advances in ‘Smart Home’ technology, updates are no longer just to keep up with visual style. Now, homeowners have to keep their homes up to date with all the latest tech. After all, Millennial buyers are looking for […]

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3 Reasons A Smart Home Is Valuable

Smart home technology

Many homeowners don’t understand the immense value of smart home technology. Imagine this: you’re heading home from grocery shopping during the hottest part of the day in the hottest part of the summer. You open your trunk, load your arms with bags, and lumber into your home. Others might expect a toasty home— you’ve been […]

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Real Estate Commissions: What you need to know

Real Estate Commission

When a homeowner decides to sell their home, the cost of hiring a qualified Realtor will certainly be a major concern. Homebuyers often have questions about how their Realtor will get paid as well. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, working with an experienced agent can bring you great value. It’s important that […]

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Top Tips for Selling Your Home for the Most Money

Top Tips For Selling Your Home

If you are selling your home, you’ll want to take measures that ensure you sell quickly and for the most money possible. Focusing your energy in the right ways will help you accomplish a successful sale of your home. The idea is to present your home attractively, preemptively remove potential challenges, and increase awareness of […]

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Sell Your Home with Merit!

Marketing your Home For Sale

Many real estate agents claim to have an amazing marketing plan to sell your home. Some do in fact have said plan. Unfortunately, most agents will do minimal marketing and hope that another local Realtor will bring a qualified buyer. Proper marketing of your home will not only produce more potential buyers, but it will […]

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Moving Checklist – Printable PDF

Moving Checklist

Moving from one home to another is no joke! Moving a long distance is really difficult. Taking advantage of available moving resources and having a great “no fluff moving checklist” will help you plan and organize this major undertaking. Find our printable “no fluff moving checklist” below and visit our Top Moving Resources blog for a […]

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