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June 14, 2013

Home Closing Checklist, Updated

House Keys?  Check.  Garage Door Opener(s)?  Check.  Security Code for Disconnected Alarm System?  Huh?!? Up until three years ago, I didn’t see the point of having Sellers tell Buyers the code for an inactive security system — in some cases, for more than 20(!) years. But then, not one but two homes I sold had dormant...
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Realtor Freudian Slips

Raindrops & Price Reductions Notwithstanding the news headlines, not every home is selling in multiple offers the first day on the market. In fact, precisely because of those headlines, I’m seeing more Sellers insist on too-high initial asking prices. When a home isn’t selling — or even getting showings — standard operating procedure is to...
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