Category Archives: Selling a Home

Are you thinking about selling your home? You’ve come to the right place! I am very successful at marketing homes to maximize value and minimize days on the market. I will ensure that the contract you receive is from qualified buyers and protects your best interests. Just as importantly, my experience and wisdom will help you navigate the many contingencies that need to be removed before settlement so that your home selling experience is positive and stress-free.

Below are articles that I have written to help sellers understand the selling process, understand current market conditions, and understand the best way to prepare and market a home for selling.

Home Trends According to Jason Cameron

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Margie

I sat down with Jason Cameron, host of Man Caves and Desperate Landscapes, and asked what trends he was seeing inside and outside the home Continue reading →

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2 Upcoming Decisions That Might Affect Housing

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Margie

The upcoming decision on the QRM requirement for a 20% down payment and the expiration of higher government backed loan limits will likely impact housing. Continue reading →

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What Is Today’s Home Buyer Looking For?

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Margie

The more a seller knows about their potential buyer, the more thy can leverage that knowledge to maximize their sales price. Today’s home buyer falls into 3 age groups: Baby Boomers (45+ years old), Gen-Xers (35-44 years old), and Gen-Yers (17-34 years old), and 3 categories: first-time buyers, repeat buyers, and investors. Continue reading →

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7 ways to survive the housing market

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Margie

The housing market downturn has lasted longer and gone deeper than any other downturn in the history of this country–certainly longer and deeper than anyone predicted. Here are 7 ways to survive the housing market whether you have to sell your home or not including information on the effect a short sale or foreclosure will have on your credit and/or ability to buy a home again. Continue reading →

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Price, Price, Price Is the New Location, Location, Location

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Margie

Sellers want to get the highest price they can for their house and often make the mistake of overpricing their house in an effort to do this. In today’s market, the very best way to maximize the selling price of your home is to price it correctly from the very beginning. Continue reading →

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How does the home inspection contingency work?

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Margie

You’re so excited! After all the time and effort to get your home ready to put on the market, all the anticipation as each potential buyer views your home, you now have a ratified contract. You’re done, right? Unfortunately, not … Continue reading →

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What is the difference between a Realtor® and a real estate agent?

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Margie

I really never get this question, but it is a question that all buyers and sellers should ask! All Realtors® are real estate agents, but not all real estate agents are Realtors®. In order to be a Realtor, a real … Continue reading →

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Think like a buyer when you sell your home

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Margie

The internet, digital photography, satellite maps, and other new technology has totally changed the way buyers search for houses. How do sellers best reach a buyer? Continue reading →

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