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				<title>Thought About Selling By Owner?</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>hdb rental</category><category>amount of money</category><category>luckily</category><category>selling your home</category><category>do the math</category><category>real estate agent</category><category>intimidated</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/thought-about-selling-by-owner</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Are you interested in selling your home? Is it time to move onto another property? If so, you may be a bit intimidated by the overall sales process. This is especially true if you have never sold a home before. Luckily, this is something that is successfully done by people day in and day out. The]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Are you interested in <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+your+home" rel="tag">selling your home</a>? Is it time to move onto another property? If so, you may be a bit <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/intimidated" rel="tag">intimidated</a> by the overall sales process. This is especially true if you have never sold a home before. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/luckily" rel="tag">Luckily</a>, this is something that is successfully done by people day in and day out. The first decision that you need to make is whether or not selling by owner is right for you. <br /><br /> As you probably know, you have two options when selling your home. As mentioned above, you can look into selling by owner, or you can decide that you want to hire an agent. There is no way of saying that one is better than the other, and until you consider the pros and cons, you will never know for sure. The main reason to sell on your own is that you will not have to give an agent any money out of your profits. In most cases, a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+agent" rel="tag">real estate agent</a> will take approximately 6 percent of your selling price. This may not seem like a lot to you up front, but after you <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/do+the+math" rel="tag">do the math</a> you may see things differently. For a $100,000 sale you would have to give up $6,000. And as the price of your home gets higher, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/amount+of+money" rel="tag">amount of money</a> that you have to give an agent also increases. <br /><br /> Of course, when selling by owner you are responsible for much more of the work. You will not have an agent marketing your home, calling clients, or setting up open houses. These are all things that you will have to do on your own. But once again, it may be worth it to you because you can save a lot of money in the long run. Before you decide that selling by owner is the right choice, make sure that you know exactly what you are getting into. You do not want to lose time by starting off on your own, and then deciding that you need an agent. While you can do this, it will set you back quite a few weeks in many cases. Make sure that you consider selling by owner, but that you only make your final decision when you are 100 percent ready to do so. <br /><br /> For <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hdb+rental" rel="tag">HDB Rental</a> units in Singapore visit <a href="http://www.rentinsingapore.com/browse/all/all/all" >http://www.rentinsingapore.com/browse/all/all/all</a>   <bio>Kim Lee writes for Singapore rental portal <a href="http://www.RentInSingapore.com" >http://www.RentInSingapore.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How To Get Your House Ready To Sell, Part 1</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 18:14:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>realtor</category><category>selling price</category><category>shy away</category><category>sell a home</category><category>motivated sellers</category><category>lookers</category><category>better chance</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-get-your-house-ready-to-sell-part-1</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Selling your home is an important decision and one that you need to be ready for. There are a variety of reasons why people sell their home. It may be to upgrade to a larger home, to downsize, or a better neighborhood. Sometimes the home is sold because the family has to relocate for work, due to]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Selling your home is an important decision and one that you need to be ready for. There are a variety of reasons why people sell their home. It may be to upgrade to a larger home, to downsize, or a better neighborhood. Sometimes the home is sold because the family has to relocate for work, due to a divorce, or even because of the death of a family member. In other instances the family simply can't afford the home and needs to sell it before it ends up in foreclosure. <br /><br /> There is plenty of work to do before you place your home on the market. The more you take care of before you put that for sale sign in the yard, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/better+chance" rel="tag">better chance</a> you will have of selling the home. You will be better off working with a qualified real estate agent. Ask around for references and find someone who is willing to meet your needs. <br /><br /> It is possible to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/sell+a+home" rel="tag">sell a home</a> on your own but it is quite time consuming. Many potential buyers <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/shy+away" rel="tag">shy away</a> from homes that the buyer is selling on their own so you could lose some <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/lookers" rel="tag">lookers</a>. If you work then you really want a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/realtor" rel="tag">realtor</a> to take care of the paperwork and the showing of the home. <br /><br /> The realtor can help you decide on a good <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+price" rel="tag">selling price</a> for your home. You need to find out how much money you still owe on it if it is not paid off. You also need to find out what their commission will be for selling the home. Next you need to get a good assessment of the value of the property. All of these figures have to play a role in the selling price of the home. <br /><br /> The realtor can also help you do a complete walk through of your home and identify issues and concerns that need to be taken care of. You may be thinking you can take care of this on your own, but after living in the home you may be oblivious to some of the creaks and small issues that potential buyers may discover when they look at your home.   <bio>Join <a href="http://www.CashHomeBuyers.com" >http://www.CashHomeBuyers.com</a> - a Powerful Website to Attract <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/motivated+sellers" rel="tag">Motivated Sellers</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Think Twice Before Getting Started</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>mumbai bombay india</category><category>selling your home by owner</category><category>selling your home</category><category>real estate agent</category><category>thousand dollars</category><category>bad idea</category><category>pros and cons</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/think-twice-before-getting-started</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ As a home owner there will probably come a time when you are interested in selling. Although you may never fit this mold, it is something that you may have to deal with sooner or later. And when the time comes, you will be faced with one very important decision. Are you going to sell your home by]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ As a home owner there will probably come a time when you are interested in selling. Although you may never fit this mold, it is something that you may have to deal with sooner or later. And when the time comes, you will be faced with one very important decision. Are you going to sell your home by owner, or are you going to hire a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+agent" rel="tag">real estate agent</a> to help you out? While you may think that you know the answer to this question, until the time comes and you consider both the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/pros+and+cons" rel="tag">pros and cons</a> and each side, you will never really know for sure. <br /><br /> A lot of home owners think that selling on their own is the way to go, but after thinking about it they end up changing their mind. When it comes down to it, you should think twice before you sell your home by owner. This is not because it is a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bad+idea" rel="tag">bad idea</a>, but because you want to do what is best for you and your situation. There are a few reasons that selling by owner may not be right for you. And if you can deal with these potential issues now instead of later, you will be much better off in the long run. First off, as a home owner selling without an agent, you need to take on every last responsibility. If you are young and vibrant this may be something that you can handle. But if you have slowed down a bit in your old age, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+your+home" rel="tag">selling your home</a> on your own could cause some problems. After all, you need to be willing and able to market, hold open houses, and of course deal directly with buyers. <br /><br /> Another reason to think twice is because money may not be the most important thing to you. Even though you can save because you do not have to hire an agent, you may find that this does not matter to you. Maybe you are one of those people who value their time much more than a few <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/thousand+dollars" rel="tag">thousand dollars</a>. If you think twice before <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+your+home+by+owner" rel="tag">selling your home by owner</a> you will be much better off. You may still move on with the process, but at the same time, maybe not. This is why you need to think every decision through from start to finish. <br /><br /> For Rental Properties in Mumbai(Bombay), India check the link <a href="http://www.bharathrentals.com/browse/all/all/Mumbai" >http://www.bharathrentals.com/browse/all/all/Mumbai</a>   <bio>James Gunaseelan writes for rental portal <a href="http://www.BharathRentals.com" >http://www.BharathRentals.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Selling A Home Privately</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:34:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>selling a home privately</category><category>sell your home privately</category><category>made a mistake</category><category>selling a home</category><category>real estate broker</category><category>take some time</category><category>selling your home</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/selling-a-home-privately</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ When you chose to sell your home privately (without the help of a real estate broker), most likely it's because you wanted to save some money. A research shows that selling a home privately can save as much as $9000 during the home selling process. Don't let this fact sway you, though. A qualified]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ When you chose to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/sell+your+home+privately" rel="tag">sell your home privately</a> (without the help of a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+broker" rel="tag">real estate broker</a>), most likely it's because you wanted to save some money. A research shows that <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+a+home+privately" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+a+home" rel="tag">selling a home</a> privately</a> can save as much as $9000 during the home selling process. Don't let this fact sway you, though. A qualified real estate agent costs a lot because they have experience in the market and is more likely to give you a more secure price of your home. An agent also wins in network; being able to reach people who's looking for a house, or can help selling one. <br /><br /> Selling a home privately will also affect the marketing process. If you sell your home without the help of an agent, it's not likely that you'll have access to Multiple Listing Services =96 a database full of house listings given out to homebuyers. You might need to get the buyers in some other way, like holding an open house or putting an advertisement on local newspaper. <br /><br /> Furthermore, when a buyer sees that you are <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+your+home" rel="tag">selling your home</a> privately, they will offer a lower price, because they knew you're already saving money from not hiring an agent. <br /><br /> On the other hand, it is understandable that some people can not trust other people to sell their home. Selling your home privately means being in total control of the transaction. You know that you will always be available for questions or home showings. Whenever you <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/made+a+mistake" rel="tag">made a mistake</a>, it's yours and only yours to blame (trust me, a mistake that costs you nothing would still feel better than an expensive one). <br /><br /> When you're sure that selling your home privately is the way to go, there are some extra preparations you need to do. Take extra measures in preparing your house. Remember that you'll be competing with professional agents and their clients' houses =96 make sure you have a chance to stand out! Find websites that provides a "selling by owner" kit. Get as maximum exposure as possible <br /><br /> You also need to get educated in legal requirements and contract making. This will <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/take+some+time" rel="tag">take some time</a>, so get help from an attorney and start researching way behind your selling date. <br /><br /> Selling a home privately is a tricky business. Some say that you're able to sell your own house if you have three free hours every day of the week. With a little bit of work, you'll manage to put that much-needed money to better use. <br /><br /> If you can not sell it you can also rent it. If you have rental property in Singapore, you can use portals like <a href="http://www.rentinsingapore.com" >http://www.rentinsingapore.com</a>   <bio>Kim Lee write for Singapore's Rental Portal <a href="http://www.rentinsingapore.com" >http://www.rentinsingapore.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Save Money When Selling By Owner</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>spend your money</category><category>real estate agent</category><category>sum of money</category><category>give money</category><category>maximize your profit</category><category>real estate company</category><category>printing flyers</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/save-money-when-selling-by-owner</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ When it comes to selling by owner, you probably know that you can save money. After all, hiring a real estate agent to sell your home can cost you a lot of cash in the end. In most cases, an agent is going to want at least 6 percent of the sale price. While this may not sound like a lot, go ahead]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ When it comes to selling by owner, you probably know that you can save money. After all, hiring a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+agent" rel="tag">real estate agent</a> to sell your home can cost you a lot of cash in the end. In most cases, an agent is going to want at least 6 percent of the sale price. While this may not sound like a lot, go ahead and do the math. You will see that this can add up to quite a large sum if you end up selling your home for a lot of money. For this reason, more and more people are selling by owner. This is a great way to save money as long as you are willing to deal with all of the other details that go along with these transactions. <br /><br /> So how do you save money when selling by owner? As mentioned above, you will never have to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/give+money" rel="tag">give money</a> to a real estate agent. Depending on how much money you sell your home for, this could add up to quite a large amount of savings. At an average of 6 percent commission, a real estate agent will take $6,000 for every $100,000 that your home sells for. So if you have an average priced home, you can expect to give up approximately $10,000. It is safe to say that there are plenty of things that you could do with a large <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/sum+of+money" rel="tag">sum of money</a> like that. <br /><br /> But before you get caught up in saving all this money, remember that you must also spend more of your own during the sales process. When you work with a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+company" rel="tag">real estate company</a> they will take on the cost of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/printing+flyers" rel="tag">printing flyers</a>, putting your home in the paper, and much more. But when you are selling by owner, these are all expenses that you are responsible for. So while you will save money in the end, you need to make sure that you have enough cash to make it through the sales process. The good thing is that since there is no agent involved, you can make all the decisions as to what you are going to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/spend+your+money" rel="tag">spend your money</a> on. In the end, there is no denying the fact that selling by owner is a great way to save money. If you are going to be putting your home on the market, and want to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/maximize+your+profit" rel="tag">maximize your profit</a>, you need to consider selling on your own. <br /><br /> For HDB Rental units in Singapore visit <a href="http://www.rentinsingapore.com/browse/all/all/all" >http://www.rentinsingapore.com/browse/all/all/all</a>   <bio>Kim Lee writes for Singapore rental portal <a href="http://www.RentInSingapore.com" >http://www.RentInSingapore.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Mobile Home Selling Information</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2007 06:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>mobile home retailer</category><category>mobile home owners</category><category>personal property taxes</category><category>home selling</category><category>realtor</category><category>home showings</category><category>getting a mortgage</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/mobile-home-selling-information</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ A mobile home selling takes just as much work as any home selling. But you'll be happy to know that the price of mobile home has increased in the last year. A mobile home with two bedrooms can be worth as much as $2.7 million! It's an especially staggering number because even in that price, the]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ A mobile <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/home+selling" rel="tag">home selling</a> takes just as much work as any home selling. But you'll be happy to know that the price of mobile home has increased in the last year. A mobile home with two bedrooms can be worth as much as $2.7 million! It's an especially staggering number because even in that price, the homebuyers don't own the land of the home. Because of this, buyers still need to pay rent to the land owner, and faces less possibility in <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/getting+a+mortgage" rel="tag">getting a mortgage</a>. But fear not, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mobile+home+owners" rel="tag">mobile home owners</a> =96 people chose to pay the price should have a picture of what they're paying. <br /><br /> There are some legal requirements you have to finish, though. The seller must be sure that all property taxes have been paid. You must also transfer the title to the new owner, applying a document stating that all <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/personal+property+taxes" rel="tag">personal property taxes</a> have been paid. Most importantly, don't forget to report to authorizing offices that you have transferred the title, otherwise the office will still charge the tax to you. Some areas would also require anyone engaged in the business of selling mobile homes to obtain a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mobile+home+retailer" rel="tag">mobile home retailer</a>'s license. <br /><br /> Marketing a mobile home is the one that's relatively similar to others. You can get the help of a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/realtor" rel="tag">Realtor</a> to make it even easier. Consult with your agent and put out advertisements =96 it's always an essential process in mobile home selling. Expect people to call and come over to observe your house. During <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/home+showings" rel="tag">home showings</a>, you might want to explain the ownership status of your mobile home (do you own the land? Whom should you pay the rent to?). The age of a mobile house is more important than other houses, so expect a lot of questions about this. <br /><br /> When you've accepted an offer by a buyer, take time in considering the deal offered. Selling a home usually means buying another shortly after =96 whether you're willing to invest in another mobile home or move to other types of homes, think about the overall cost and how it will be covered. <br /><br /> Mobile home selling requires a little bit of extra work in legal needs and more time. But with the high price, this should not stop the sellers. There will always be people with different needs, one of which is for a mobile home, and the mobile home market will never run out of potential buyers. Remember that you can always hire a mobile home selling agent to help you get through the process! <br /><br /> Apart from mobile homes you can get more information on renting in the link <a href="http://www.rentinsingapore.com/" >http://www.rentinsingapore.com/</a>   <bio>Kim Lee writes for <a href="http://RentInSingapore.com" >http://RentInSingapore.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Internet - The Best Way Of Selling Your Home</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 21:29:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>home selling</category><category>negligible amounts</category><category>finding a home</category><category>fsbo</category><category>florida property</category><category>commission fees</category><category>important facts</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/internet-the-best-way-of-selling-your-home</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ If you're selling your home, you may consider advertise it on the Internet. The traditional ways of home selling are still may remain another opportunity but it seems that online home selling turned to be the primary source of finding buyers. Why? Firstly, because there are much more information]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you're selling your home, you may consider advertise it on the Internet. The traditional ways of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/home+selling" rel="tag">home selling</a> are still may remain another opportunity but it seems that online home selling turned to be the primary source of finding buyers. Why? Firstly, because there are much more information on the Internet. <br /><br /> If you use it, you can add as much information as you like. You can give photos, floor plans, all the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/important+facts" rel="tag">important facts</a> about your property from its size, to the number of bedrooms and bathrooms to even extremely detailed information about the cook ware if you want. It won't cost you more. No matter how long your description is, there are several websites where you can do it for free. <br /><br /> For example at <a href="http://www.firstflorida<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fsbo" rel="tag">fsbo</a>.com" >http://www.firstfloridafsbo.com</a> you can sell your home yourself. FSBO means 'For Sale By Owner' and it is used to describe home owners who sell their homes themselves and don't use a real estate company when they sell their homes and land. So the most important aspect of Internet home selling is that you can save on <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/commission+fees" rel="tag">commission fees</a> which are usually not <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/negligible+amounts" rel="tag">negligible amounts</a>. The website has a complete list of Florida homes to help <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/finding+a+home" rel="tag">finding a home</a> or get a sense of current <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/florida+property" rel="tag">Florida property</a> values. So you can appraise your home alone. <br /><br /> On the whole, the use of the Internet is a money-saving, quick, practical and easy way of selling homes. You can sell your home more quickly as well because you are more motivated to sell the home than an agent, who may be busy with dozens of properties at a time. According to statistics, 80% of buyers are starting their search online. It is mainly because of the same reasons why there are more online sellers: they access to this information faster and from home. It means less time for them, nowadays, when we try to do everything faster. It also gives more independency and control. So don't hesitate to give a chance and try it.   <bio>Fruzsina Csery wrote this article to <a href="http://www.firstfloridafsbo.com" >http://www.firstfloridafsbo.com</a>.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Sale By Owner And Your Neighborhood</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 06:20:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>neighborhood</category><category>selling your home by owner</category><category>selling your home</category><category>hdb rental</category><category>lot to do</category><category>success ratio</category><category>kim lee</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/sale-by-owner-and-your-neighborhood</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Believe it or not, the neighborhood that you live in has a lot to do with whether or not you should sell your home by owner. This is something that a lot of people forget about, but a detail that you will always want to keep in the back of your mind. Remember, if you consider your neighborhood, as]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Believe it or not, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/neighborhood" rel="tag">neighborhood</a> that you live in has a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/lot+to+do" rel="tag">lot to do</a> with whether or not you should sell your home by owner. This is something that a lot of people forget about, but a detail that you will always want to keep in the back of your mind. Remember, if you consider your neighborhood, as well as past transactions, you will have a much easier time determining if selling by owner is the best option for you. <br /><br /> So what does your neighborhood have to do with <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+your+home+by+owner" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+your+home" rel="tag">selling your home</a> by owner</a>? Generally speaking, if others have had success with this in the past, there is a good chance that you should be able to duplicate the process. In other words, are there any other homes in your neighborhood being sold by owner? If so, you may very well be onto something. This is especially true if you notice that most of the homes are being sold by owner. <br /><br /> Of course, you do not want to get caught up on this detail. Selling your home by owner is a decision that you should make on your own; regardless of what everybody else is doing. Even if you do not see any other for sale by owner homes, it does not mean that you should forget about it altogether. It could simply be the way that the market is moving, or the fact that other people want to use an agent. You should not look too far into this; it is simply something that you may want to consider. <br /><br /> Selling your home by owner has everything to do with you and your situation, and a lot to do with your neighborhood. It seems that some neighborhoods have a much better <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/success+ratio" rel="tag">success ratio</a> when it comes to owners who are selling without an agent. If you have lived in the same area for a few years, you should have a good feel for what the market has to offer. Consider your neighborhood before you look into selling your home by owner. But remember to not let this affect your decision too much. In the end you are the one who has to make the final decision. <br /><br /> For <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hdb+rental" rel="tag">HDB Rental</a> units in Singapore visit <a href="http://www.rentinsingapore.com/browse/all/all/all" >http://www.rentinsingapore.com/browse/all/all/all</a>   <bio><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/kim+lee" rel="tag">Kim Lee</a> writes for Singapore rental portal <a href="http://www.RentInSingapore.com" >http://www.RentInSingapore.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Selling Your Home By Owner</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>real estate appraisal</category><category>real estate agent</category><category>good real estate</category><category>eventhough</category><category>selling your home by owner</category><category>selling your home</category><category>professional appraiser</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/selling-your-home-by-owner</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Are you going to be selling your home by owner? Do you think that you can save on agent fees and other costs by doing this? If so, you may very well be right. More people have come to the conclusion that selling their home by owner is the correct way to proceed. This allows the buyer to have full]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Are you going to be <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+your+home+by+owner" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+your+home" rel="tag">selling your home</a> by owner</a>? Do you think that you can save on agent fees and other costs by doing this? If so, you may very well be right. More people have come to the conclusion that selling their home by owner is the correct way to proceed. This allows the buyer to have full control over the process.At the same time buyer gets exactly what they want out of the deal. But selling any home by owner is not easy as you imagine. You will not have the assistance of a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+agent" rel="tag">real estate agent</a> so everything will rest on your shoulders. <br /><br /> One of the biggest issues faced by sale by owner sellers have is pricing their property. They have an idea of what they want to get for their home, but when it comes to specifics they have no idea. For this reason, a good <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+appraisal" rel="tag">real estate appraisal</a> is very important. With a real estate appraisal, anybody selling their own home can get a good idea. While it is not advisable to take a real estate appraisal word for word, but it is a good idea for getting a starting point. <br /><br /> To get a real estate appraisal you need to hire a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/professional+appraiser" rel="tag">professional appraiser</a> who is working in your area. This way they will have a good idea as to what other homes sold for as well as what the market can handle. It is quite important,<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/eventhough" rel="tag">eventhough</a> this is their part of evaluation, . Of course, the main part of a real estate appraisal is when the appraiser walks through your home to look everything over. This is when they will take all the details into consideration. <br /><br /> If you are interested in a real estate appraisal it is important that the person you hire is reliable and has a good reputation. This is very important because the information they give you will help you to price your home. If they are not accurate, you will find it hard to sell your home or you may end up losing too much money. Selling your home by owner can be a fun and rewarding process. But in order to get the most out of it, a real estate appraisal is almost necessary. <br /><br /> For more Information check <a href="http://www.rentinsingapore.com" >http://www.rentinsingapore.com</a>   <bio>Kim Lee writes for Singapore's Rental Portal <a href="http://www.rentinsingapore.com" >http://www.rentinsingapore.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>House Selling Prices</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>home selling</category><category>selling price</category><category>desirable area</category><category>take some time</category><category>realistic price</category><category>weather</category><category>things to consider</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/house-selling-prices</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Congratulations on your decision to sell your house, this is an exciting business you're getting yourself into. Whether it's selling your parents' house, your aunts', your close friend's, or even your own home, there are some things to consider before you can start marketing the house. One of]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Congratulations on your decision to sell your house, this is an exciting business you're getting yourself into. Whether it's selling your parents' house, your aunts', your close friend's, or even your own home, there are some <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/things+to+consider" rel="tag">things to consider</a> before you can start marketing the house. One of which is how to set the price. <br /><br /> It's really important to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/take+some+time" rel="tag">take some time</a> and planning before you finalize your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/home+selling" rel="tag">home selling</a> prices. If the price is too high, the home will stay in the market for too long, waiting for someone who can afford it. Even if you chose to reduce the price later, it would show the potential buyers that even the seller realize that the home <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+price" rel="tag">selling price</a> was too high (and probably still is). But if the price is too low, this would easily sell but eventually brings damages to the sellers' net expectation! <br /><br /> If you're selling your own property, the chances are you're going to want to set the price as high as possible. This might seem like an obviously silly thing to do, but it happens to a lot of people who either cherish their house too much, or are simply not aware of the real value. <br /><br /> The first case is a lot better to handle. Remember that apart from the location, your home selling price is a major consideration in purchasing. So no matter how much you love your house, try to set a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/realistic+price" rel="tag">realistic price</a>. Some things that might decrease (or increase) your home selling price are as follows: <br /><br /> a. Location. Sorry, this one's a definite. A home in a more <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/desirable+area" rel="tag">desirable area</a> will cost more than less desirable ones. <br /><br /> b. House status and condition. A good maintenance shows that this home is worth being looked after. <br /><br /> c. Neighbourhood. Check out schools around the house and their quality. See how the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/weather" rel="tag">weather</a> would take effect. Watch those pesky neighbors. These things, though seemingly miscellaneous, applies to buyers and can affect the overall home selling price. <br /><br /> d. Added features. Does the house own something the market is demanding? Does your home have a pool or a beautiful patio? Don't hesitate in taking them into account of setting the price. Be realistic, though =96 a dusty, never-used fireplace, no matter how classy, will do nothing to your home value. <br /><br /> The second case =96 where you're not sure of your house's value =96 is a bit more tough. You might want to read some home selling advertisements to see the price of the houses similar to the one you're selling. <br /><br /> To help you finish off with an ideal home selling price, some standardized methods of price setting have been established. A Comparable Market Analysis (CMA) is "a comparison of similar properties in the same general area that compares actual sold prices", in other words, comparing your house to similar ones to get a rough value. Nowadays Agents can do CMA for you, and you can even do it yourself by the help of some websites. <br /><br /> Either you can sell your home or rent your home out. For renting properties in India, check out <a href="http://www.bharathrentals.com/browse/all/all/all" >http://www.bharathrentals.com/browse/all/all/all</a>   <bio>James Gunaseelan writes for <a href="http://www.BharathRentals.com" >http://www.BharathRentals.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Benefits Of Selling Texas FSBO</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2006 16:27:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>real estate agent</category><category>real estate agents</category><category>fsbo</category><category>two choices</category><category>selling a home</category><category>aggressive level</category><category>comes a time</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/benefits-of-selling-texas-fsbo</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There comes a time for many homeowners that they must sell their homes. Some of the most common reasons are job relocation and moving to a larger home. No matter the reason for selling the home, there is a process the homeowner must go through to close the deal on their home.  Homeowners selling]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[There <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/comes+a+time" rel="tag">comes a time</a> for many homeowners that they must sell their homes. Some of the most common reasons are job relocation and moving to a larger home. No matter the reason for selling the home, there is a process the homeowner must go through to close the deal on their home. <br /><br /> Homeowners selling their homes have <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/two+choices" rel="tag">two choices</a> by which they can transact the deal. One option is to use a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+agent" rel="tag">real estate agent</a>, a licensed professional that has experience in finding buyers for homes. The second option is for the homeowner to sell the home without the assistance of a real estate agent. This process is known as for sale by owner, or <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fsbo" rel="tag">FSBO</a>. Selling the home FBSO has several benefits. (See a website here <a href="http://www.toptexasfsbo.com" >http://www.toptexasfsbo.com</a>) <br /><br /> One of the immediately noticeable benefits of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+a+home" rel="tag">selling a home</a> FBSO is not having to pay commission to the real estate agent. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+agents" rel="tag">Real estate agents</a> earn up to 6% of the selling price of the home in commission. Of course, the higher the sale price, the more commission the real estate agent earns. <br /><br /> When you sale your home without a real estate agent, you don't have to pay someone else thousands of dollars to do it for you. Instead, you can use those thousands that would have gone to the real estate agent as a down payment on your next home, a much-needed vacation, or as savings for a rainy day. Why would you pay money to someone else when you can keep it for yourself? You wouldn't. <br /><br /> Since you don't have to worry about paying a real estate agent, you can set the price of your home at a more <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/aggressive+level" rel="tag">aggressive level</a>. The price of your home can easily be the difference between selling within a few weeks and selling within a few months. When you discard the real estate agent's commission, you can easily lower the price by a few percent and still make a profit from the sale, provided the market is favorable. The lower the price, the quicker you can sell your home. Be careful not to lower it so far that you don't make a profit from the sale. <br /><br /> In addition to saving money, by selling your Texas home FBSO, you have complete control over the process from start to finish. You make all the decisions about the advertising methods, the prospective buyers who view your home, the timing of each of the steps, as well as all the other aspects of the process. Everything involved in the real estate transaction is done on your time when you sell using the FSBO method. <br /><br /> For Texas home sellers that have the time and patience to complete the transaction themselves, for sale by owner is a profitable and convenient way of selling a home.   <bio>Fruzsina Csery is a freelance copy writer. She occasionally writes for <a href="http://www.toptexasfsbo.com" >http://www.toptexasfsbo.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Perparing For Sale By Owner Real Estate</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2007 04:20:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>selling your home by owner</category><category>selling your home</category><category>word of mouth marketing</category><category>this means that</category><category>take the time</category><category>word of mouth</category><category>easier said than done</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/perparing-for-sale-by-owner-real-estate</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Selling your home by owner can be both a joyous and stressful occasion. While you are probably interested in getting rid of your home so that you can move on, the act of doing this is easier said than done. There are a lot of people who have tried selling by owner just to end up with an agent]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+your+home+by+owner" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+your+home" rel="tag">Selling your home</a> by owner</a> can be both a joyous and stressful occasion. While you are probably interested in getting rid of your home so that you can move on, the act of doing this is <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/easier+said+than+done" rel="tag">easier said than done</a>. There are a lot of people who have tried selling by owner just to end up with an agent after a month or so. If you are going to avoid being one of these sellers, you need to know how to get started. To get started selling your home by owner you need to let it be known that your property is available. This can be done in a number of different ways, and the more ideas you implement the better off you are going to be. <br /><br /> Just like most sellers, you are going to want to start by putting a for sale by owner sign in your yard. You should be able to buy one of these at your local hardware store for a few bucks. In most cases you will only need one of these, but some people with a big yard decide that a couple will work out best. In addition to the proper signage, you also need to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/take+the+time" rel="tag">take the time</a> to market your home. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/this+means+that" rel="tag">This means that</a> you should pay for ads both online and off. The more ads that you take out the better chance you have of selling your home by owner. Remember, there is no agent working for you so you need to do all of the marketing tasks on your own. <br /><br /> Finally, build some buzz through <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/word+of+mouth+marketing" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/word+of+mouth" rel="tag">word of mouth</a> marketing</a>. Tell all of your neighbors that you are selling your home by owner, and ask them to spread the word. You may find out that they have a friend looking to move into the neighborhood, and you could get a sale before you ever thought possible. Many sellers have found that word of mouth marketing is not only the cheapest, but that it is also the most effective. Unfortunately, it is also the marketing technique that is the most overlooked. As you can see, selling your home by owner is all about getting off to a good start. When you take the time to get all the details in order, the rest of the process will fall into place just as you have dreamt of it happening! <br /><br /> For Rental Properties in Mumbai(Bombay), India check the link <a href="http://www.bharathrentals.com/browse/all/all/Mumbai" >http://www.bharathrentals.com/browse/all/all/Mumbai</a>   <bio>James Gunaseelan writes for rental portal <a href="http://www.BharathRentals.com" >http://www.BharathRentals.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Patience During Real Estate Recession</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>horror stories</category><category>recessions</category><category>recession</category><category>fact of the matter</category><category>real estate agent</category><category>headway</category><category>asking price</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/patience-during-real-estate-recession</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ There is one important trait that you should posses when trying to sell real estate during a recession: patience. You can't make a quick sale during recession.But real estate recession pushes sellers into waiting to get rid of their home. Of course, this can be said for anytime that you are]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ There is one important trait that you should posses when trying to sell real estate during a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/recession" rel="tag">recession</a>: patience. You can't make a quick sale during recession.But real estate recession pushes sellers into waiting to get rid of their home. Of course, this can be said for anytime that you are selling real estate. After all, there is never a guarantee that you are going to make a sale right away. You should be extremely patient when selling during a real estate recession. This is easier said than done, but if you are in the right frame of mind from the beginning you should be alright to move forward in the appropriate direction. Being patient means a number of different things; at least as far as selling during a real estate recession is concerned. <br /><br /> First off, patience means that you do not want to give up sooner than you should. So many home sellers do not achieve immediate success, and in turn they want to take their property off the market right away. While there is nothing wrong with this if you have a reason, you should remember that patience will more than likely pay off. Another time to be patient is when you are dealing with the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/asking+price" rel="tag">asking price</a> of your home. You never want to jump the gun and lower the asking price of your home sooner than you should. There may be a time during a real estate recession when this is necessary, but not right off the bat. Instead, you should wait for a few months to see which way the market is turning. Of course, your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+agent" rel="tag">real estate agent</a> will also be able to shed some light on whether or not you should lower your price or hold it steady. <br /><br /> When you make the most of selling during a recession you may begin to realize success sooner than you ever thought possible. The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/horror+stories" rel="tag">horror stories</a> that go along with real estate <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/recessions" rel="tag">recessions</a> scare a lot of people away form selling during these times. But if you listen to what others are saying you are not doing yourself any favors. The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fact+of+the+matter" rel="tag">fact of the matter</a> is that you can make a lot of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/headway" rel="tag">headway</a> when selling during a recession. No, this is not always easy to do, but it will work out in your favor if you know what is going on. <br /><br /> One of the best ways to make the most out of the selling process is to hire an agent. No matter what the market looks like when you are selling, if you are working on your own it can become quite difficult to make a sale. After all, you are relying on your own knowledge, and if you have never sold a home before on your own, mistakes are going to be had. When it comes to selling during a recession, you need to avoid these mistakes at all costs so that you are in the best position to succeed. Luckily, when using a real estate agent you will have them standing between you and the potential mistakes that are waiting around the corner. <br /><br /> Another detail to consider when selling during a recession is the price of your home. It can be difficult to price your home for a number of different reasons. While you want to give yourself the best chance of making sale, if you lower your price too much you could find yourself leaving a lot of money to the buyer; and this is not going to work in your favor. Once again, this is where a real estate agent comes into play. Not only can they tell you how much your home is worth, but they can then work with you to adjust this price during a recession.If you are going to jump the gun and make rash decision, trying to sell your home during a real estate recession may not be the best idea. The sellers who are patient are the ones that have the most success selling their home during a recession. Selling your home during a real estate recession can be done. Thousands of people have achieved success even though the industry is on a downturn. You should look into how you can reach the highest level of personal and financial success even when you are selling your home during a recession.   <bio>Kim Lee writes for Singapore rental portal <a href="http://www.RentInSingapore.com" >http://www.RentInSingapore.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Advantages Of Selling Your Own Home</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 22:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>realtor</category><category>free ebook</category><category>necessarily</category><category>real estate agency</category><category>real estate agencies</category><category>loads of money</category><category>gain exposure</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-advantages-of-selling-your-own-home</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are two ways to sell your home: by going through a realtor and by doing it yourself.  (there is a free ebook: 101 Tips For Selling Your House,for you to download, which helps you overcome any problems you may face if you sell your house without a realtor, from a link at the bottom of this]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are two ways to sell your home: by going through a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/realtor" rel="tag">realtor</a> and by doing it yourself. <br /><br /> (there is a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/free+ebook" rel="tag">free ebook</a>: 101 Tips For Selling Your House,for you to download, which helps you overcome any problems you may face if you sell your house without a realtor, from a link at the bottom of this page). <br /><br /> The do it yourself method is also known as for sale by owner. As with anything that requires professional assistance, selling your home with the aid of a realtor is going to cost you. On the flip side however, selling your home for sale by owner can also cost you, but not as much. <br /><br /> The choice comes down to the question of what you would most like to save, time or money. <br /><br /> If utilizing a realtor you will save yourself some time but not <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/necessarily" rel="tag">necessarily</a> loads of time because there is a level of involvement that you must maintain in order to pick out the best deal for your specific situation. If selling your home for sale by owner, you will indeed save yourself <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/loads+of+money" rel="tag">loads of money</a> because the only thing you are paying for out of pocket is the cost of your advertisement methods. <br /><br /> Selling your home through a realtor can be not only an expensive method but also a difficult selection process when trying to decide which <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+agency" rel="tag">real estate agency</a> to go through. Once this decision is made, you must now work with the realtor to negotiate your terms and conditions for the sale of your home. <br /><br /> The realtor is paid according to the final selling price of your home. A commission of anywhere from 1 to 3 percent is charged at the closing. It goes without saying in this situation that a benefit of for sale by owner, selling without the aid of a realtor is one of cost. Simply put, you get to keep the proceeds of selling your home if you do it yourself. <br /><br /> Although <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+agencies" rel="tag">real estate agencies</a> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gain+exposure" rel="tag">gain exposure</a> in the world of potential homebuyers by the use of their company's name, your for sale by owner home does not get individual exposure on the level that would be given to it if you were to do your own advertising. A for sale sign does indeed go in the yard of your home with the name of the agent as well as the agency and a contact phone number, but this is comparable to placing a for sale by owner sign with the same information, sans the agency name. <br /><br /> The remainder of the process involves the home being listed in what is known as the MLS, or Multiple Listing Service. This is a long list of homes being offered for sale by numerous real estate agencies. Once again, your for sale by owner home will not be given the specific exposure it could be given if you were to do your own advertising. <br /><br /> The true benefit of selling your home for sale by owner versus utilizing a real estate agency is the control factor. <br /><br /> You are in complete and total control of the entire transaction from start to finish. <br /><br /> This is often the most necessary factor in selling. With yourself in the proverbial driver's seat, you are free to advertise in the way you see fit and to use the method you see fit. <br /><br /> You are also free to keep all profits from the final sale, and this is usually enough to reassure the seller that the for sale by owner route is the right path to take. <br /><br /> If you bear the above in mind you should have no trouble in selling your house on your own.   <bio>Download 101 Free House Selling Secrets Here: <a href="http://www.freelandproperty.com/buysellhomes/buy.htm" >http://www.freelandproperty.com/buysellhomes/buy.htm</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Advantages Of Selling Your Own Home</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>realtor</category><category>selling your home</category><category>free ebook</category><category>real estate agency</category><category>real estate agencies</category><category>loads of money</category><category>gain exposure</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-advantages-of-selling-your-own-home</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ There are two ways to sell your home: by going through a realtor and by doing it yourself.  (there is a free ebook: 101 Tips For Selling Your House,for you to download, which helps you overcome any problems you may face if you sell your house without a realtor, from a link at the bottom of this]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ There are two ways to sell your home: by going through a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/realtor" rel="tag">realtor</a> and by doing it yourself. <br /><br /> (there is a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/free+ebook" rel="tag">free ebook</a>: 101 Tips For Selling Your House,for you to download, which helps you overcome any problems you may face if you sell your house without a realtor, from a link at the bottom of this page). <br /><br /> The do it yourself method is also known as for sale by owner. As with anything that requires professional assistance, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+your+home" rel="tag">selling your home</a> with the aid of a realtor is going to cost you. On the flip side however, selling your home for sale by owner can also cost you, but not as much. <br /><br /> The choice comes down to the question of what you would most like to save, time or money. <br /><br /> If utilizing a realtor you will save yourself some time but not necessarily loads of time because there is a level of involvement that you must maintain in order to pick out the best deal for your specific situation. If selling your home for sale by owner, you will indeed save yourself <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/loads+of+money" rel="tag">loads of money</a> because the only thing you are paying for out of pocket is the cost of your advertisement methods. <br /><br /> Selling your home through a realtor can be not only an expensive method but also a difficult selection process when trying to decide which <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+agency" rel="tag">real estate agency</a> to go through. Once this decision is made, you must now work with the realtor to negotiate your terms and conditions for the sale of your home. <br /><br /> The realtor is paid according to the final selling price of your home. A commission of anywhere from 1 to 3 percent is charged at the closing. It goes without saying in this situation that a benefit of for sale by owner, selling without the aid of a realtor is one of cost. Simply put, you get to keep the proceeds of selling your home if you do it yourself. <br /><br /> Although <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+agencies" rel="tag">real estate agencies</a> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gain+exposure" rel="tag">gain exposure</a> in the world of potential homebuyers by the use of their company's name, your for sale by owner home does not get individual exposure on the level that would be given to it if you were to do your own advertising. A for sale sign does indeed go in the yard of your home with the name of the agent as well as the agency and a contact phone number, but this is comparable to placing a for sale by owner sign with the same information, sans the agency name. <br /><br /> The remainder of the process involves the home being listed in what is known as the MLS, or Multiple Listing Service. This is a long list of homes being offered for sale by numerous real estate agencies. Once again, your for sale by owner home will not be given the specific exposure it could be given if you were to do your own advertising. <br /><br /> The true benefit of selling your home for sale by owner versus utilizing a real estate agency is the control factor. <br /><br /> You are in complete and total control of the entire transaction from start to finish. <br /><br /> This is often the most necessary factor in selling. With yourself in the proverbial driver's seat, you are free to advertise in the way you see fit and to use the method you see fit. <br /><br /> You are also free to keep all profits from the final sale, and this is usually enough to reassure the seller that the for sale by owner route is the right path to take. <br /><br /> If you bear the above in mind you should have no trouble in selling your house on your own.   <bio>Download 101 Free House Selling Secrets Here: <a href="http://www.freelandproperty.com/buysellhomes/buy.htm" >http://www.freelandproperty.com/buysellhomes/buy.htm</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Using An Estate Agent To Sell Your Home</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:10:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>real estate agent</category><category>home instead</category><category>free ebook</category><category>job</category><category>fact of the matter</category><category>selling your home</category><category>hard time</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/using-an-estate-agent-to-sell-your-home</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Using a real estate agent to sell your home is something that you will most definitely want to consider.  (there is a free ebook: 101 Tips For Selling Your House,for you to download, from a link at the bottom of this page).  Your only other option is to sell your home by owner, and in most cases]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Using a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+agent" rel="tag">real estate agent</a> to sell your home is something that you will most definitely want to consider. <br /><br /> (there is a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/free+ebook" rel="tag">free ebook</a>: 101 Tips For Selling Your House,for you to download, from a link at the bottom of this page). <br /><br /> Your only other option is to sell your home by owner, and in most cases this is very hard to do. <br /><br /> So when it comes down to it, hiring a real estate agent is the best way to go for the majority of people who are looking to sell their home. If you do not know anything about hiring a real estate agent there is nothing to worry about. <br /><br /> Even if you have never gone through this process before you should not have a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hard+time" rel="tag">hard time</a> getting started. <br /><br /> The first step to hiring a real estate agent is to get in touch with the company that you are interested in doing business with. <br /><br /> They will then be able to direct you to a real estate agent in your area, who can in turn tell you everything you need to know about <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+your+home" rel="tag">selling your home</a>. <br /><br /> While you are talking to the real estate agent let them know what you are looking for out of your home, and what type of time frame you have in mind. Of course, there are no guarantees but an agent will at least be able to give you some advice. <br /><br /> When you finally hire a real estate agent it is their <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/job" rel="tag">job</a> to do whatever they can to sell your home. <br /><br /> The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fact+of+the+matter" rel="tag">fact of the matter</a> is that a real estate agent does not get paid unless they sell your home. <br /><br /> So if you are worried that a real estate agent may be slacking off you can put that out of your mind. They know that if they do not sell any homes that they do not make any money. <br /><br /> This is motivation enough for every real estate agent to work hard on selling each home that they list. <br /><br /> As you can see there are many reasons why you should use a real estate agent to sell your home. Instead of taking on this job on your own, you would be much better off using a real estate agent. <br /><br /> Not only do they know the market, but it can also help to cut a lot of the stress out of your life. And when moving from one home to the next, cutting out stress is something that is of utmost importance.   <bio>Download 101 Free House Selling Secrets Here-with resale rights: <a href="http://www.freelandproperty.com/buysellhomes/buy.htm" >http://www.freelandproperty.com/buysellhomes/buy.htm</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Using An Estate Agent To Sell Your Home</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2007 06:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>real estate agent</category><category>free ebook</category><category>slacking</category><category>home instead</category><category>job</category><category>fact of the matter</category><category>hard time</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/using-an-estate-agent-to-sell-your-home</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Using a real estate agent to sell your home is something that you will most definitely want to consider.  (there is a free ebook: 101 Tips For Selling Your House,for you to download, from a link at the bottom of this page).  Your only other option is to sell your home by owner, and in most cases]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Using a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+agent" rel="tag">real estate agent</a> to sell your home is something that you will most definitely want to consider. <br /><br /> (there is a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/free+ebook" rel="tag">free ebook</a>: 101 Tips For Selling Your House,for you to download, from a link at the bottom of this page). <br /><br /> Your only other option is to sell your home by owner, and in most cases this is very hard to do. <br /><br /> So when it comes down to it, hiring a real estate agent is the best way to go for the majority of people who are looking to sell their home. If you do not know anything about hiring a real estate agent there is nothing to worry about. <br /><br /> Even if you have never gone through this process before you should not have a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hard+time" rel="tag">hard time</a> getting started. <br /><br /> The first step to hiring a real estate agent is to get in touch with the company that you are interested in doing business with.  They will then be able to direct you to a real estate agent in your area, who can in turn tell you everything you need to know about selling your home. <br /><br /> While you are talking to the real estate agent let them know what you are looking for out of your home, and what type of time frame you have in mind. Of course, there are no guarantees but an agent will at least be able to give you some advice. <br /><br /> When you finally hire a real estate agent it is their <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/job" rel="tag">job</a> to do whatever they can to sell your home. <br /><br /> The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fact+of+the+matter" rel="tag">fact of the matter</a> is that a real estate agent does not get paid unless they sell your home. <br /><br /> So if you are worried that a real estate agent may be <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/slacking" rel="tag">slacking</a> off you can put that out of your mind. They know that if they do not sell any homes that they do not make any money. <br /><br /> This is motivation enough for every real estate agent to work hard on selling each home that they list. <br /><br /> As you can see there are many reasons why you should use a real estate agent to sell your home. Instead of taking on this job on your own, you would be much better off using a real estate agent. <br /><br /> Not only do they know the market, but it can also help to cut a lot of the stress out of your life. And when moving from one home to the next, cutting out stress is something that is of utmost importance.  <bio>Download 101 Free House Selling Secrets Here-with resale rights: <a href="http://www.freelandproperty.com/buysellhomes/buy.htm" >http://www.freelandproperty.com/buysellhomes/buy.htm</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Tips To Sell Home During Recession</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>painting the walls</category><category>current real estate</category><category>minor updates</category><category>tips for selling your home</category><category>real estate agent</category><category>selling your home</category><category>rest assured that</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-to-sell-home-during-recession</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ But some people who are selling their home find it to be a difficult process. If your home has been sitting on the market for several months without any result, you need to do what you can to change your luck. Selling your home is not always going to be easy. Your job is to find out how to make a]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ But some people who are selling their home find it to be a difficult process. If your home has been sitting on the market for several months without any result, you need to do what you can to change your luck. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+your+home" rel="tag">Selling your home</a> is not always going to be easy. Your job is to find out how to make a sale even if you have been unsuccessful early on. <br /><br /> Here are three <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/tips+for+selling+your+home" rel="tag">tips for selling your home</a>. <br /><br /> 1. Consider why your home may not be selling. Remember, there are some reasons outside of your home itself that could be causing some problems. For instance, the real estate market could be in a recession. If this is the case, you are not going to be the only one with a difficult time making a sale. Check into the market trends before you start making any major changes to your home. <br /><br /> 2. Selling your house has a lot to do with asking a fair price. If you are attempting to ask way more than what you home is worth, it is safe to say that consumers will head to your competitors instead. You need to get together with a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+agent" rel="tag">real estate agent</a> in order to set a fair price for your home. This way you can be <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/rest+assured+that" rel="tag">rest assured that</a> you will at least attract some attention. <br /><br /> 3. If your home is in need of upgrades, take care of these right away. Remember, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/minor+updates" rel="tag">minor updates</a> such as <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/painting+the+walls" rel="tag">painting the walls</a> and replacing carpeting can go a long way in attracting buyers. You do not have to spend a lot of money in order to increase the appeal of your home. <br /><br /> These three tips will help you when selling your home. Even though you may not have had any success in the past, this does not mean that you have to fail as each passing day goes by. <br /><br /> One of the most important things that you can do to help your situation is to hire a real estate agent. They will be able to bring more help to your situation than you ever thought possible. <br /><br /> First and foremost, a real estate agent will be able to give you the information you need on the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/current+real+estate" rel="tag">current real estate</a> recession. This includes details on how much money you should ask for your home, if you should drop your price how long the recession may last, and much more. Keep in mind that these agents work in the real estate industry every day. They should be able to give you the latest updates on what a recession is doing to the market in your area. <br /><br /> Another way that a real estate agent can help out is by making some calls on your behalf. When you sell your home by owner you are stuck taking on the marketing process without any assistance. But when you use a real estate agent, he or she will be able to get in touch with clients who are in the market for a home like yours. As you can see, this is a person that you may not have been able to get in touch with were you to go at it alone. <br /><br /> Even though using a real estate agent is a good idea anytime you are selling your home, during a recession it is even more essential. The fact of the matter is that an agent will be able to update you on market conditions, help you to set your price, and market your home with gusto. When you combine all of these benefits, it is safe to say that you will be giving yourself the best chance of selling your home. And that is your primary goal, right?   <bio>Kim Lee writes for Singapore rental portal <a href="http://www.RentInSingapore.com" >http://www.RentInSingapore.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>FSBO - You Can Sell Your Home Yourself</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Dec 2006 00:27:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>real estate commissions</category><category>real estate agents</category><category>real estate broker</category><category>real estate agency</category><category>real estate company</category><category>fsbo</category><category>mls</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/fsbo-you-can-sell-your-home-yourself</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If it's time to buy a new home and you already decided to sell your house, wait a bit before you turn to a real estate agency.  Maybe this is your first time home selling, and you think it would be better to entrust the whole stuff to a professional. But what makes you think you can't do it on your]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If it's time to buy a new home and you already decided to sell your house, wait a bit before you turn to a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+agency" rel="tag">real estate agency</a>.  Maybe this is your first time home selling, and you think it would be better to entrust the whole stuff to a professional. But what makes you think you can't do it on your own? <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fsbo" rel="tag">FSBO</a> means 'For Sale By Owner' and it is used to describe home owners who sell their homes themselves and don't use a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+company" rel="tag">real estate company</a> when they sell their homes and land. <br /><br /> Believe it or not, with the proper knowledge and the right help just about anyone can successfully sell (or buy) without using a real estate agency. Sometimes an owner can even do a better job than many <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+agents" rel="tag">real estate agents</a>. <br /><br /> FSBO makes selling a home on your own easy. A growing percentage of homeowners are realizing how easy and economical it is to sell your own home without using real estate agents and agencies. You can save a lot on <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+commissions" rel="tag">real estate commissions</a> every time you sell your house. It is very important that your home's selling price is determined by you, not a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+broker" rel="tag">real estate broker</a> who takes a x% fee for selling your home. <br /><br /> It is recommended to get information about prices from as many sources as possible, for instance with the help of Real Estate Websites. <br /><br /> An agent may tell you that the main reason to use them rather than FSBO is that they can place your home in the Multiple Listing Service, and you can not. They may imply that your chances of selling without being in the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mls" rel="tag">MLS</a> are next to nothing. Don't believe it. The truth is that up to one in 3 homes sell by owner and very few, if any, of those were MLS listed. <br /><br /> Usually buyers look at For Sale By Owners as well as listed homes. They don't only browse ads that are in the MLS, though realtors dreaming of that. <br /><br /> Honestly, you don't need a real estate agent to sell or purchase property - that's clear. Keep your money for something else and give a trial to rely on your own skills.  <bio>Fruzsina Csery is a freelance copy writer. She occasionally writes for <a href="http://www.virginiaonsale.com" >http://www.virginiaonsale.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Buying And Selling Home In A Balanced Market</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2006 22:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>buy a new home</category><category>selling price</category><category>sit</category><category>homes for sale</category><category>risky move</category><category>picky</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/buying-and-selling-home-in-a-balanced-market</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Over the last several years most buyers and sellers have dealt with either a buyer's or seller's market. A buyer's market is what the market is called when there are more sellers than buyers, so the listings take longer to sell and buyers can really shop around until they find exactly what they]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the last several years most buyers and sellers have dealt with either a buyer's or seller's market. A buyer's market is what the market is called when there are more sellers than buyers, so the listings take longer to sell and buyers can really shop around until they find exactly what they have been looking for. A seller's market occurs when there are few <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/homes+for+sale" rel="tag">homes for sale</a> and buyers have a lot of competition for homes. For the first time in a long time, the market is shifting toward a balanced market, where it favors neither buyers nor sellers. When the market is more balanced buyers and sellers need to approach the buying and selling of real estate a bit differently. <br /><br /> Great Tips for Those Buying and Selling in a Balanced Market <br /><br /> Most of the time, those that are selling their home can afford to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/buy+a+new+home" rel="tag">buy a new home</a> before they sell their old home. In a balanced market this is a very <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/risky+move" rel="tag">risky move</a> because you may be able to find a home that you like before you are able to sell your home. A balanced market often causes homes to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/sit" rel="tag">sit</a> on the market for a bit longer, so you should be sure that you can afford to have the home sit on the market for a few months before it sells. When the market is balanced you also cannot count on the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+price" rel="tag">selling price</a> of your home, so buying a new home before you sell can leave you in a bad place if you don't have savings to fall back on. <br /><br /> On that note, it's important not to count on a specific selling price in a balanced market. Because homes sometimes take a bit longer to sell, it's important to be open about the selling price of your home if you want it to sell. Buyers are often more <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/picky" rel="tag">picky</a>, so you may have to drop the price of your home if you want it to sell quickly. If you count on the selling price of your first home when you buy your second, you can end up in some serious trouble. For this reason, it is often best to put off buying a new home until you sell your current home. <br /><br /> Another option when you are selling and looking to buy at the same time is make a new buy contingent on the first home selling. This can be a risky move, but if your offer is good many sellers will accept the conditions of your offer. Your Realtor can write up the offer so that you have six months to sell your home before you close on the new home. This will allow you some time to attempt to sell your current home before you officially get in over your head with a new home. Again, it's risky to put this into your offer, but if you are careful it can work for you. <br /><br /> The Bottom Line <br /><br /> The bottom line is that in a balanced market it is risky to buy before you sell. Depending on your specific market it can take months to a year to sell a home, so it's best to wait it out. A good tactic that many people use in a balanced market is to sell your current home first. This will give you plenty of time to decide what sort of home you want, so that you aren't rushing through the home selection process. By the time your home sells you will know exactly what you want and you can go for it. If it happens that your home sells really quickly in the balanced market, that's okay! An interim rental will cost you very little and will allow you to sell and move out of your first home, but continue to keep looking for that perfect home to buy. You will also know exactly how much money you have to put into your new home if you sell first, so you can buy a new home with confidence. <br /><br /> Another option is to sell your home, but allow 30 or even 60 days to close on it so you can take that time to either find a decent rental or find something to buy without rushing. Long closes are often best for all parties, so don't be afraid to ask for a long close to give you and your family time to decide where you are going from here. <br /><br /> Selling first just makes the most sense. Because you don't know how long your home will take to sell in a balanced market and you cannot determine how much it will sell for, it is just the safest route to take. If you are a risk taker, than you don't have to go this route, but most people find that the sell first philosophy works better in the balanced market.   <bio>Andrew owns a website that provides useful tips on buying and selling a home. You can visit his website at: <a href="http://www.buy-and-sell-house-fast.com/">http://www.buy-and-sell-house-fast.com/.</a>. This article may be freely distributed if this resource box stays attached. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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