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Ruth Ann Manison rating star

4.97/5 (365 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC

Accompanied Showings May Do Sellers a Disservice

31 July, 2009| Home Buying, Home Selling, Luxury Homes

My Peeve: Accompanied showings are not only a hassle for the buyer & buyer's agent, they often result in limited showings for the seller. Who is actually getting exceptional customer ser... read more

Lois Wells
Coldwell Banker Realty - Houston Bay Area

REPLACE OUTDATED HARDWARE AND LIGHT FIXTURES.

31 July, 2009| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Marketing, Home S...

Giving a room a more modern look requires little more than a screwdriver and some new fixtures. New hardware and new drawer handles or knobs can be had for as little as $2 each. You might also try swa... read more

Jairo Rodriguez
Realty Associates

Why it is important go give feedback on listings

30 July, 2009| Home Selling, Housing Market, General

I always send a feedback on the properties that I show. I believe this is a must because that can give the listing agent an idea of what you missing on your listing. It could be someth... read more

Jean Risha Mitchell rating star

4.94/5 (123 surveys)
Trilogy Realty Group LLC

Stage to sell - decorate to live

29 July, 2009| Home Marketing, Home Selling, General

It is amazing what a difference a good staging of a home can make in the way it shows. It is important for a home to show well, so it can sell. The better it shows,... read more

Diana Miller
Galveston Home Team

Sugar Land Sellers Turning to Leasing over Price R...

29 July, 2009| Home Selling, Luxury Homes, Relocation & Newcomer

Those buyers who have been sitting on the fence waiting for big price reductions may be disappointed to find many sellers are now turning to leasing. As relocation families continue to enter the... read more

Melissa Walters
The MW Realty Group

Pay Attention to Escrows

28 July, 2009| Home Buying, Home Selling, Mortgage & Finance

Section 6 of The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, also known as RESPA states that, lenders are required to make escrow disbursements on time! I recently experienced the lender not paying my insu... read more

Ruth Ann Manison rating star

4.97/5 (365 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC

Enthusiasm Powers Real Estate

28 July, 2009| Home Buying, Home Selling, General

In order to be successful in real estate, you must have enthusiasm. Successful buyers and sellers typically share their agent's enthusiasm. I hope you get excited about real estate too. It certainly h... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

Landscape to Attract Buyers

27 July, 2009| Home Marketing, Home Selling, General

1. Add splashes of color. With every changing season, a landscape should provide a new display of colors, textures, and fragrances. "It’s best to use one or two and repeat them," Glass... read more

Ruth Ann Manison rating star

4.97/5 (365 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC

Resources to Make Your Move Smooth

25 July, 2009| Home Buying, Home Selling, Moving & Storage

After a decade of watching people pack up their lives, I have concluded that moving is one of the most stressful punishments you can inflict upon yourself and your family if you don't plan proper... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

Signs of Real Estate Improvement!

24 July, 2009| Home Selling, Home Values & Recent Sales, General

June's existing home sales at 4.89 million a little bit better than estimates of 4.83 million. This is the third monthly increase in a row. Even better the supply dropped to 9.4 months from the prior... read more

Jean Risha Mitchell rating star

4.94/5 (123 surveys)
Trilogy Realty Group LLC

Is it fake or should I water it?

24 July, 2009| Home Marketing, Home Selling, General

Now, I will be the first to admit that I do NOT have a green thumb, and I'm sure I'm not alone. Real plants in a home are always the best choice - unless the real... read more

Julie Upton
Pearwood Properties, LLC

Value of Home Staging

22 July, 2009| Home Marketing, Home Selling, General

Thinking of listing your home? Wondering what you can do to prepare? Wondering what differentiates Realtors? Well, make sure you discuss the value of having your home staged with you... read more

Ruth Ann Manison rating star

4.97/5 (365 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC

Ruth Ann's Realty U: Be a Stellar Seller, Tip 2

22 July, 2009| Home Marketing, Home Selling, General

If you are selling your home and you don't have any pets, congratulations! Your life will be much simpler while your home is on the market. If you do have animals, you should look at your home as if y... read more

Ruth Ann Manison rating star

4.97/5 (365 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC

Luxury Market Softens Further Nationally

21 July, 2009| Home Selling, Housing Market, Luxury Homes

The national inventory for luxury homes is increasing, even as prices in the top tier are weakening. Inventory is up 20% in the first five months of 2009, and average days on market (DOM) has increase... read more

Ruth Ann Manison rating star

4.97/5 (365 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC

Ruth Ann's Realty U: Be a Stellar Seller, Tip 1

20 July, 2009| Home Selling, Housing Market, General

Today I started writing a series of observations and suggestions for Buyers, so I thought the same would be beneficial for Sellers. I am going to share my thoughts and suggestions on how to be a Stell... read more

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