Why Should You Sign a Buyer’s Rep Agreement

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 What is a buyer’s rep agreement?
If you are in the process of buying a home, and selecting a real estate professional to assist you, you may be asked to sign a Buyer Representation Agreement – or Buyer’s Rep. This is a legal document that lays out the working relationship between you and your agent. It [...]

Housing Trends Affecting Demographic Groups across America!

by Phoebe Chongchua – Thu, Feb 4, 2010 (Pulled from RealtyTimes)

The Urban Land Institute predicts there will be two major changes beginning in this new decade in our country that will affect the housing market.
The first is that home appreciation will slow. The report predicts annual appreciation of 1 percent to 2 percent. The second [...]

Staging is not Interior Design

By:  Joanne O’Donnell http://www.chichomeinteriors.comÂ
Today’s market requires a more sophisticated approach to preparing a home to sell.  Staging broadens the appeal of a home by accentuating selling features, promoting flow, maximizing space, and neutralizing color and decor.  All of these staging efforts should be done with the goal of quickly securing favorable offers from a greater pool of [...]