Selling Your Home

May 28, 2023

Open House Prep Tips

In the early days of the pandemic, many things went virtual. Grocery shopping. Employment. Even buying a Tucson home.  In fact, many times, the first time a buyer laid eyes upon a home they purchased was after they closed the sale.  But today's home buyer wants a ...

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May 6, 2023

Is For Sale by Owner a Good Idea?

DIY has become extremely popular in recent years for everything from party decor to home repairs and remodeling. And with the cost of everyday items on the rise, people want to save a buck wherever possible. That includes when you sell your Tucson home. Instead of paying a commission to ...

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April 23, 2023

How New Windows Can Get Your Home Sold More Quickly

Plan on selling your Tucson home this year? It is never too soon to begin making necessary updates, repairs, and renovations. While painting, de-cluttering, increasing your curb appeal, and general tidying up usually hit the top spots on a home seller's "to do" list, what about your windows? Believe ...

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Feb. 21, 2023

Pricing Strategies for the Home Seller

As of January 2023, year-over-year sale prices in the Tucson real estate market rose by 5.1%. But total sales decreased by more than 40%. After many months of experiencing a seller's market where homes sold for above asking and in a matter of days, it has now become ...

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Oct. 18, 2022

Home Improvements That Increase Your Property's Value

While the Tucson real estate market remains slightly in the seller's favor, it has begun to slow down quite a bit. With more properties added to available inventory, buyers have more to choose from. So, if you want to stand out from other homes on the market and get ...

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Oct. 4, 2022

Real Estate Agent Commission Explained

Real estate agents work hard for their money. A buyer's agent searches hundreds of listings to find the ones that fit their client's needs. Then, they help them write a killer offer letter. After that, they negotiate the best deal on your behalf. They walk you through the ...

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Sept. 13, 2022

How Sellers Can Prepare for a Home Inspection

Once you enter escrow, a buyer has ten days to get a home inspection done. While not required to complete a real estate transaction, many buyers opt for this as part of their home-buying process. As the seller, there are things you can do to make sure your property passes ...

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Sept. 6, 2022

When Is it Time for a Price Reduction?

Homes typically receive the most interest in their first couple of weeks on the market. So, it helps to put your best foot forward in both how you stage and market your property as well as your list price. According to Realtor.com, Tucson homes spent an average of 45 ...

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Aug. 23, 2022

Capital Gains Tax: What Home Sellers Need to Know

Sale prices for homes across the United States rose dramatically over the past two years. In recent months, the market began to cool off a bit. Even though the Tucson real estate market continues to favor sellers, it has begun to tilt back towards a more balanced market. When you ...

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Aug. 2, 2022

Why Hire a Real Estate Agent?

You love those real estate shows on TV. "Property Brothers". "Flip or Flop". "Fixer Upper". "Home Town". They all make it sound so easy to buy and sell homes, right? Well, those are the more seasoned pros who have been doing this for a long time. Regular ol' Joe Schmoes ...

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