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Top Moving Resources – Moving to a New Home

Closing on a home

Moving to a new home can be stressful, therefore you’ll want to prepare well and have a plan. Whether you hire professional movers or use a DIY approach, there is a lot to consider. We’ve assembled a comprehensive list of online resources to help you with your move. This is a ‘no-fluff’ list of moving […]

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Staging Your Home to Sell Fast

Staging your home for sale

Staging your home correctly will allow buyers to see its true potential, and sell fast. There are a few specific staging tips to follow that have the most impact on potential buyers. Here are the top staging tips for selling your home quickly. Remove your personal items Some may call this “decluttering”. That word doesn’t […]

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Top 4 Tips for Selling Your Home for the Most Money Possible

Selling your home for the most money possilbe

When selling your home, it is paramount that you are able to sell it for the most money possible. Another goal will most likely be to sell it within a specified timeframe. You may not have the luxury of waiting for six months to a year before your home is sold. That is why a […]

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For Sale By Owner: The True Costs

For Sale by Owner

When it comes to selling a home, homeowners have a few options. Most homeowners will contact a local Realtor to list their home for sale and market it to prospective home buyers. It is well-known that this method involves paying a commission to the Realtor once the home is sold. The customary commission rate is […]

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Essential Steps to Help Pet Owners Stage Their Home for a Successful Open House

Getting ready for an open house can be challenging for anyone, but prepping to sell a house with pets can be an especially trying task. Having pets often means living with their odors and messes, and while you may not mind them, potential buyers could be put off by the smallest of stains or smells. […]

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Qualities of a Great Listing Agent

If you’re planning to purchase or sell a home, you’ll likely hear the terms “listing agent” and “selling agent”. These are differentiations for the real estate agent that you will use to list your home on the market, versus the agent that buyers may use to help them find a home to purchase. Finding a […]

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Staging a Home That Sells

Sometimes the difference between selling your home immediately and struggling through a multiple month-long process is simply in the staging. Make sure you know what buyers are looking for in a beautifully staged home. What follows is Merit Real Estate’s essentials guide to home staging. Visit Merit Real Estate today at www.MeritRealEstate.com or call (310) […]

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8 Things to Avoid When Selling Your Home

Selling your home is a huge job – one that you should take very seriously. There are some very costly mistakes that you can make during the home selling process that could cost you thousands of dollars. Merit Real Estate has compiled a list of the top eight mistakes that we see home sellers making […]

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Essential Moving Supplies for the Self-Mover

Essential Moving Supplies

Even though there are quite a few reasons to go with a professional moving company, some people just want to move themselves. Whether it’s a financial reason or a point of pride, you’re going to need some serious supplies! Here is our list of the most essential moving supplies for the self-mover. Boxes: Heavy-Duty & […]

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