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Water Is Your Home’s Worst Enemy
Posted by Deane in Miscellaneous on January 13, 2010
Water is the most powerful force on earth. Water is the key to life. Water can carve out the Grand Canyon or destroy a city like New Orleans. And if you own a home, water can be your home’s worst enemy. Especially if you are trying to sell your own house. Nothing will scare off [...]
On The Other Side of A Real-Life Home Selling Lesson
Posted by Deane in Miscellaneous on December 22, 2009
My adult son and his buddy since middle school have been roommates, sharing an apartment. Their lease was up this fall so they decided to take advantage of the tax credit and low prices. They made an offer on a house and it was accepted. How exciting for every one! Except me . I didn’t [...]
“Sell Your Own Home” Frequently Asked Questions
Posted by Deane in Miscellaneous on October 29, 2009
As an experienced real estate investor who teaches homeowners how to sell their house “for sale by owner” or FSBO, I find many people tend to have the same questions. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about selling your home yourself: Q: How do I know if I’ve “got what [...]
Keeping Your Cool When Selling Your Own House
Posted by Deane in Miscellaneous on October 28, 2009
I understand that keeping your cool when selling your house isn’t easy. Here are some ideas to help you from getting stressed out when selling your house. 1. Don’t worry if you don’t do all the ideas in “The Truth About FSBO”. I’ve given you lots of information and lots of ideas. Actually, I have [...]
The Top Ten Things Your Realtor Doesn’t Want You To Know
Posted by Deane in Miscellaneous on October 28, 2009
As an outspoken proponent of the “for sale by owner” movement, I write about this topic extensively, but I read an article written by a realtor I wanted to share with you. Among his top 10, he includes how little time realtors spend getting their license (as little as 10 days) and how much the [...]
Some People Don’t Know You Can Sell Your Own House!
Posted by Deane in Miscellaneous on October 12, 2009
I read today on ForSaleByOwner.com ‘s blog, that many consumers are mislead to believe there is some special law or policy which states they have to use an agent during the buying and selling process! Information used to be totally controlled by agents which lead people to believe they had to work with them. About [...]
Hire Some Helping Hands When Selling Your House
Posted by Deane in Miscellaneous on October 7, 2009
We are all busy all the time, but few times are we busier than when we are selling a house and moving! Why not consider hiring some help? At Care.com, you can find help and “care” of all kinds! You can find housekeepers, movers, errand runners, pet sitters, babysitters, and senior care by zip code. [...]
Feeling Overwhelmed About Selling Your House? Your Feelings Are Predictable!
Posted by Deane in Miscellaneous on October 7, 2009
Now that you’ve decided to sell your own house, you may be thinking, “What have I gotten myself into?” That is completely normal and to be expected. Did you know that there is a predictable learning curve that everyone experiences whenever they learn something new? The pattern goes like this: It starts with “uninformed optimism”. [...]
This Isn’t Actually About FSBO, but You’ve Got to Laugh …
Posted by Deane in Miscellaneous, Uncategorized on August 10, 2009
I read an inadvertently amusing internet article about the ancient Oriental art of feng shui. (I mention feng shui in “The Truth About FSBO” system as a way to promote good luck when selling your house.) I had to share this with you so you could have a good laugh, too. Here a couple of [...]
Prequalified or Preapproved? Why FSBO Sellers Must Know the Difference
Posted by Deane in Miscellaneous on August 2, 2009
Of course you want a potential buyer to be able to get a loan. If they want your house and can’t get one, they have just wasted a lot of your time and perhaps got you all pumped up for nothing. That’s no fun. You probably have heard the terms “preapproval” and “prequalification” but aren’t [...]
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