1. Six Reasons to Use a Realtor
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... Why work with a Realtor®? Here are six reasons to consider: Reason #1 - Realtors®  know your market. Realtors® are in a position to know what’s happening in the real estate market, not just in your state ...

2. No Time like the First Time
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... of your taste and personal style. Question #2: Where should I begin the search? That old real estate adage about “location, location, location” aside, choosing where to live is usually determined by your ...

3. When the Brood leaves the Nest
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... Working with an experienced real estate professional who listens to your needs and understands the market can help shorten your search for the home that is right for you. Choosing the right real estate ...

4. Service Is Golden: Real Estate Programs to Put Seniors' Minds at Ease
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... these, the real estate industry has established a special organization to address the unique needs of this fast-growing and significant part of the American family: the Senior Advantage Real Estate Council ...

5. Playing It Safe: Security Measures for Homesellers
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... the safeguards are simple, there are many of them to remember, and that is one area in which using a Realtor® can strongly help. The businesslike approach of a real estate agent – limiting showings to ...

6. A Good Showing: Dressing Your House for Sales Success
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... Realtor® will make it all the surer. A real estate professional can guide you in all the above matters and more, from supplying a checklist of presentation tips, to recommending affordable painting contractors ...

7. First Time's the Charm: Tips for Beginning Homebuyers
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... a real estate professional. Realtors® can navigate the complexities of the homebuying process, and let you concentrate on the rewards of this new experience. These professionals will tell you that there ...

8. The New Urban Neighborhood: Brownfield of Dreams?
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... every day. Your local real estate professional no doubt knows of such properties that may have been passed over by many suburban customers but could be perfect for you. Think about what you're seeking ...

9. Getting It Right the Second Time: To Remodel or Not to Remodel
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... area is willing to pay. To make sure all of your domestic dreams are good ones, do some planning and consider consulting a real estate professional (who can help with everything from architect referrals ...

10. Career Path: Becoming a Realtor
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Real estate professionals and customers alike give a good deal of thought to what the Realtor® can do for the homebuyer or seller. A question that may not get asked as often is why Realtors® do what they ...

11. Doubling Your Investment: Do Income-Generating Properties Pay?
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... you'll first want to calculate whether the rental income will make up for the needed expenses. (This is another consideration in which a qualified real estate sales professionals can help, with his or ...

12. Rooms for Improvement: The Joys and Challenges of Fixer-Uppers
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The house that needs work – it's not for everyone. But then, the secret of real estate success, for both a professional like me and a potential customer like yourself, is finding the one home that's right ...

13. When a Home is Not a House: Condo Pros and Cons
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Many real estate watchers can remember when buying a condominium was most would-be homeowners' second choice. These properties were considered a half-way measure for people wishing to break out of renting ...

14. Confidence Builder: Make the Most of Newly-Constructed Homes
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... services of a real estate sales professional, such as an ERA Real Estate professional, can be a major help and a big relief. At the most basic level, such a professional can help you determine whether ...

15. Paying It Forward: How Renters Become Buyers
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... who meet the right criteria. Your local real estate professional can help you navigate through these options (accessing such resources as ERA Mortgage). He or she can also identify what government help ...

16. Save More Than Energy: The Cost-Efficient Home
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... buyers. In the short term, you can save on some of these improvements even as they enhance your home's value. In addition to offering expert advice and home-selling solutions, real estate brands such ...

17. Empty Nests and Full Houses: Remodeling for Departing Kids and Returning Parents
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... estate professional can give expert guidance. Programs like the SRES ("Seniors Real Estate Specialist") designation available to ERA Real Estate professionals are one guarantee of expertise in senior concerns, ...

18. Making Your (Dog) House a Home: Moving With Less Stress for Your Pets
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... for the number of fish and changed regularly for long trips. It's always a useful idea to consult a veterinarian for all the fine points, and a qualified real estate professional to help with all the ...

19. Staying Power: The Joys and Challenges of Historic Homes
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Real estate professionals like to offer as many kinds of properties to prospective customers as there are different personalities of buyers. And few real estate properties have more personality than a ...

20. The Healthy Home: Minimizing Household Health Risks
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... and, if your current or new home gets its water from a well, be sure to have it tested regularly. Consult a local real estate professional for help in honing in on how to make the house you seek the safest ...