I recently showed a house that had plug-in air fresheners in almost every room… it was unbearable. My clients were so turned off that I felt obliged to write about how those air fresheners may have killed the home owner’s sale. When selling a house, you really need to appeal to all of the senses […]
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Pricing your home accurately is one of the many critical components to a successful transaction when selling your house. Similarly, recognizing when it’s time to adjust the price is equally important. Selling your house, or even listing a property for rent, may put you on an emotional roller coaster. From the financial implications of not […]
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Maybe you’re a big fan of HGTV and are addicted to shows like Bryan Inc. or maybe you’re fascinated by the overhaul that Bryan and Sarah Baeumler are completing on an abandoned resort in the Bahamas on their new show Island of Bryan. Regardless of how you know the name, “Baeumler” has become synonymous with quality […]
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We’re in the home stretch guys – This is it ….. Part 5! THE TRUE COST OF PURCHASING YOUR HOME. Congratulations! You’ve saved up your down payment to buy a house! Don’t forget, there are a lot of other expenses that come with purchasing a home too. Land transfer tax … Lawyer’s Fees … Title […]
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Alright, we’re almost there! This is part four of five of Insider Tips for First Time Home Buyers. Let’s talk MORTGAGES! Have you ever heard of the term “Don’t put the cart before the horse”? Well, a ton of people tend to do this when looking for homes. But what does it mean? It means, […]
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Welcome back and thanks for coming back to check out Part 3 of Insider Tips for First Time Home Buyers. This tip is all about the incentives you should be taking advantage of – Let’s check them out! CREDITS The first incentive you will take advantage of is the credit towards your land transfer tax. […]
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Thanks for coming back to check out Part 2 of Insider Tips for First Time Homebuyers! Let’s get right into it. UNDERSTANDING WHY YOU SHOULDN’T USE THE SELLER’S REALTOR Using the seller’s realtor is kind of like using your ex-spouse’s divorce lawyer to settle your litigation. It’s just not a good idea anytime. Period. It […]
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Insider Tips. Everyone wants them and we’re here to bring them to you! This is part one of five in our Insider Tips for First Time Home Buyers. DON’T FALL FOR THE STAGING! This is a HUGE rookie mistake. The purpose of staging is to make the space look amazing, connect with buyers, hopefully get […]
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Welcome to our #KTQuickTips Blog, where we share our tips and advice on buying and selling Real Estate. If you’re an avid follower, you may have seen our #KTQuickTip about “How to Win a Bidding War”, but some people just want to know how to avoid it all together. For those of you who want […]
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GDO… HWT… BI… WO… ELFS…?! Confusing, we know; But this is what we’re here for! Let us help you understand and decode the confusing Realtor jargon you may or may not have read. It’s probably best to start off by letting you know that when a realtor lists your home for sale on the MLS, […]
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