July 2, 2008

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Houston Home Staging Tips

Following are some great home staging tips originally distributed by Design ID - experts in Houston home staging.

You Will Make More Money

U.S. Housing and Urban Development reports that a staged home will sell, on average, 17% higher than an un-staged home.

Your House Will Sell Faster which = Less Headaches and Hassle

The New York Village Voice reported that the average number of days an un-staged home is on the market is 30.9 versus 13.9 for a staged home.

Submitted by paige-martin on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 8:57pm.

Tips to Hire the Right Painter For Your Home

According to the annual Cost vs. Value Survey that ranks home improvement projects with the best return on investment (ROI), painting is one of the most popular home renovation projects - and it delivers a great return for your time and money.

Many people decide that they're not interested in completing this project themselves, but would rather hire a painting contractor.

Submitted by paige-martin on Thu, 03/27/2008 - 10:08am.

Popular Things to Do to Your Home Before You Sell

If you're thinking of selling your home, you may be considering some renovations before putting it on the market.

Following are some of the most frequent activities that other people in Texas do before they list their houses.

Submitted by paige-martin on Thu, 02/28/2008 - 10:44am.

Sellers Articles

Negotiation Tips for People Looking to Sell Their Home

Submitted by paige-martin on Fri, 02/22/2008 - 4:05pm.

Tips to Make a Smart Home Offer

Even in a down real estate market, homebuyers and sellers have more in common than they may initially think.

You make think that just because you're buying a home (and you want a good price) that the seller has to "lose" for you to "win." This isn't necessarily the case. At the end of the day (if you want the home), you want both sides to feel like they've won.

Submitted by paige-martin on Thu, 02/14/2008 - 3:27pm.

1031 Exchange Explained

Property owners that are looking to sell in Houston, Texas may benefit from a 1031 exchange. Learn about 1031 tax exchanges here!

The IRS regulation "1031" provides specific tax benefits for homeowners, whereby selling one home and then purchasing another within 180 days, can be treated as an exchange, versus a sale that would be treated as capital gains income.

Exchange Treatment

Realtor's Role in Selling a House

When a home owner is interested in selling their house, they may consider either listing their home with a Realtor, or selling it themselves as a "For Sale by Owner."

Following is a "behind the scenes look" at some of the services that a Realtor provides when selling a home, so you can be more informed about the aspects of a real estate agent's significant role in this transaction.

Tips For Preparing Your Home's Listing Contract

If you've decided to put your home up for sale, one of the most important documents you'll need is the listing contract.

Your Realtor should be able to guide you through all of the important elements and get this document completed correctly for you. However, if you're FSBO or researching the real estate market to help you select the right Realtor, below are some key points that should be included in all listing contracts.

Submitted by paige-martin on Tue, 02/05/2008 - 1:18pm.

Sellers Articles

HAR 2007 Survey of Home Sellers & Buyers

The Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) recently released their 2007 Survey of Home Sellers and Buyers.

The 89-page report profiled people who recently completed real estate transactions in the Houston TX area.

Highlights included:

CHARACTERISTICS OF HOMES SELLERS AND SOLD HOMES

Submitted by paige-martin on Fri, 02/01/2008 - 4:16pm.

Is it better to buy a new home or sell your current home first?

When it's time to buy a new home and also sell the current house that you're living in, one of a homeowners biggest questions is whether they should sell their current home first or try and do both transactions at the same time.

Submitted by paige-martin on Tue, 01/29/2008 - 2:47pm.