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Top 5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent When Buying a House
If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the near future, here's something you need to know – expert advice from a trusted real estate agent is priceless, more now more than ever. And here's why.
A real estate agent does a lot more than you may realize.
Your agent is the person who will guide you through every step when buying a home and look out for your best interests along the way. They smooth out a complex process and take away the bulk of the stress of what's likely your largest purchase ever. And that's exactly what you want and deserve.
This is at least a part of the reason why a recent survey from Bright MLS found an overwhelming majority of people agree an agent is...
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Why Use a REALTOR®
A REALTOR® is an expert in their profession who will expertly guide you through the complicated process of a home purchase or sale. Your REALTOR®'s job is to ensure the process is done correctly, navigating the contracts and negotiations on your behalf and help you get the most out of one of the biggest investments in your life.
Other reasons to use a REALTOR® according to www.virginiarealtors.org:
Think all real estate agents are REALTORS®? Think again!
RE...
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Becoming A Home Maintenance Pro: Tips For New Homeowners
Buying a house is a big achievement and also the start of a long, rewarding journey. As a new homeowner, you have a lot on your plate getting familiar with your new dwelling, moving all of your possessions, and getting used to making mortgage payments. Home improvement will also become an important part of life moving forward, and it's wise to start on home maintenance tasks as soon as possible once you move in. Start your life as a new homeowner on the right foot with our guide to becoming a home maintenance pro.
- Start with a Deep Cleaning
Ideally, the home should be spotless when you move in, but it doesn't hurt to make sure every corner has been scrubbed. In addition to all the usual home improvement benefits of cleaning, scouring every corner of the house will help you spot any maintenance issues. Be sure to clean the areas around appliances, chec...
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Home Improvements for the Joy Factor
Homeowners tend to justify home improvements to boost future sales prices and return on investment value. But maybe you're in your home for the long haul and simply want to make changes to your space for the joy factor.
The National Association of REALTORS®, along with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, conducted a survey in 2022 to find out the project's estimated average cost and return on investment, and the joy score, or satisfaction with the completed upgrade on a scale of 1 to 10.
Find out which projects could bring you joy — and some cash back!
Stroll through the rooms in the following infographic and view research highlights to see what might fit your budget, needs, and joy score.
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What's on Top of a Millennial Wish List?
There are many misconceptions about what drives Millennial homebuyers to make an offer on a property. When you are selling your home, cutting through the "wrong" ideas can make your home more appealing to this highly motivated demographic. As you prepare your listing, the following are nine things that are at the top of a Millennial buyer's wish list.
- Room to Grow
The majority of Millennial homebuyers are around 30. They are eager to settle down and start a family. This means they want a property with an extra bedroom or two, a yard, and enough space for them to put down solid, stable roots. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms within a 2,500-square-foot home is an ideal property for this demogr...