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How to Market a Home to Sell for the Best PriceNo matter what market a Downey home seller is facing, there's a reasonable price range for all properties. This can lead to people thinking it's the market that matters as opposed to the marketing. But the truth is it takes a savvy real estate agent to get the price at the top of the range rather than the bottom. To squeeze every last dime from a house, a good real estate agent will take advantage of the following tricks.

Debuting the Home

There are two main strategies when it comes to the first appearance of the home:

  • Discount gem: The point of a discounted home is to get two major bidders interested. Bidders could be anyone from home flippers to young families looking for their starter home. Sellers might be surprised at just how high
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How Does the Foreclosure Process Work in Different Provinces?Homeowners in a foreclosure situation can feel like there's pressure from all sides, and this unfortunate reality can add unnecessary stress to the whole process. It can also result in homeowners being too afraid to make a move to settle their loan. Instead of becoming frustrated though, understanding the process can make it easier to muddle through.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with an attorney, tax, or financial advisor before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

Many Lenders Are Flexible

The process of selling a home for a lender is not a straightforward one. Lenders are in the loan industry, not the real estate industry. Due to this fact, lenders may be more lenient than homeowners realize. But because missing

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Why Hire a Professional Real Estate Photographer?When it comes to selling a Crystal Shores home, few people can capture its essence better than the right real estate photographer. These images are often the first thing a homebuyer sees, so it's important to make the effort and highlight the most beautiful and practical features of the home.

Better Offers

When people make emotional connections with the home via photos, it typically results in better offers and more money. In fact, the average home sold with professional photos will go for more than one with amateur photos (or no photos at all). A real estate photographer knows how important it is to motivate buyers to make the trip to see the place for themselves.

Less Time on the Market

Few sellers want their home to be listed for months

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Dangerous Places in the Home and How to Fix ThemBecause people spend a lot of time in their Cimarron homes, it's easy to assume that it's one of the safest places to be. However, any home can also be filled with any number of potential hazards, especially if residents are only so proactive when it comes to maintenance. Before an injury or accident occurs, here are a few common trouble areas to address sooner rather than later.

Floors

The floors of the homes are one of the biggest safety hazards for its residents, especially because few people consider washing the dishes or taking a shower a dangerous activity. But a slip can be more than just an inconvenience—it can end in serious injury. Putting more mats down in the kitchen, bathroom, and hallways can provide the traction people need to stay

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How Much Does Your Deck Increase Your Home's Value?Cimarron home buyers love outdoor space for entertaining, and they love home amenities. This may be why they love decks so much: because decks are a combination of both.

A home without a deck can almost always benefit from the installation of a deck, because the deck increases the value of the home. If you're a homeowner who would like to sell your home soon, and you're looking for ways to make your home more valuable to buyers, here's what you need to know about the ROI of deck installation.

ROI of Deck Installation

A typical deck costs between $5,000 and $10,000 to build. The ROI of a standard deck is around 70%. This means that if a homeowner installs a $6,000 deck in their back yard, their home is likely to increase in value by

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Upgrading the Bathroom? Here's How to Get the Best ROI on RenovationsBathroom renovations are one of the most popular home remodeling projects owners undertake and are second only to kitchen upgrades. As one of the most utilized and appreciated rooms in the home every day, the desire to have a luxurious bathroom is certainly understandable. Air Ranch homeowners also want to combine lavish amenities with functionality and an expectation of getting a reasonable return on investment (ROI). With that in mind, here are a few lavish upgrades for bathrooms with a good ROI.

Surround the Entire Room in Soothing Stone Walls

Walls in bathrooms may be a second thought that wouldn't appear to have any potential for increasing the value of a home. However, today's buyers looking for high-class amenities want the bathroom to

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Know When to Say No to Home Improvement IdeasNot all home improvement ideas are good ones. In fact, there are some projects that not only won't add value, but might, instead, devalue a property. Knowing when to say no to an idea can mean the difference between financial gain and huge disappointment when it comes time to sell a home. Here are 3 renovations you might want to reconsider:

Obvious DIY Renovations

Unless you are a professional in the building trades, improvements that are designed to attract potential buyers and boost the value of the property are best left to professionals. By all means, use DIY skills to perform routine maintenance and easy repairs, but when the work requires precision, there is no substitute for experience and the right tools.

This includes anything that

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Modern Construction Technology and How It's Changing the IndustryThe way Canadian new construction homes are being built is changing rapidly. The materials contractors use, the way they interact with clients and even the speed at which they can build a house is changing for the better. Modern technology is helping contractors to build homes that are more efficient and better suited to the needs of the client.

If you're working with a contractor to build your home, it's important to be aware of these changes, and to hire a contractor who is comfortable with modern tools. Below is the kind of technology your contractor might use to build your future home.

Green Technologies

Green technologies make homes more efficient. These technologies are in demand by clients, and thus many of the best contractors have

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Drones Sell Homes in CanadaIn a competitive housing market, drone technology may be just the touch that draws the right buyer. When everyone knows what to expect from professional photography, drones can be used to set a listing apart. Drone technology, while still relatively new, has helped luxury homeowners and others sell their properties.

Drone technology may not be for everyone and some may not be able to make the initial investment that can pay back dividends. Explore what a Canadian homeowner may expect from using drones to market their home.

Offer Images Like No Other Marketing Tool

Buyers expect professional photography of a home taken by the photographer positioned at the ground level of a property. Bring the unexpected. Unmanned aerial vehicles or drones are

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Everything You Need to Know When Picking a Roofing MaterialIf you're building a new construction home or buying a pre-existing home sometime in the next few months, you should be aware of the different types of roofing materials. Knowing their advantages and disadvantages can help you decide whether a roofing type is right for you. While this is especially important for building a new construction home, roofing material might even affect the type of pre-existing home that you might choose to purchase. Here's what you need to know.

Asphalt Shingles

Asphalt shingles are one of the most common roofing types in North America. This durable, universal building material comes in a variety of colours and can withstand years of exposure to sun, wind, rain and ice. Asphalt is popular in part because of its

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