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5 REASONS TO WORK WITH A REAL ESTATE AGENT
Reason 1: Setting the right price. A Realtor can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in your local marketplace, as well...
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Feb 12, 20201 min read
5 REASONS TO GET A HOME INSPECTION BEFORE LISTING YOUR HOUSE
It could save you money: If issues show up in the buyer’s inspection report, the buyer will likely ask for a price reduction, a credit,...
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Feb 11, 20201 min read
WHAT IS FIRPTA AND HOW DOES IS AFFECT MY HOME SALE?
The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act, better known as FIRPTA, may affect both sellers and buyers, but it concerns primarily...
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Feb 5, 20201 min read
CALCULATING CAPITAL GAINS TAX WHEN SELLING A HOME
Capital gains are the difference between the purchase price of a property and the price you sell it for. Capital gains tax apply to...
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Jan 30, 20201 min read
HOW TO DO A 10-31 EXCHANGE
What is a 10-31 Exchange? A 1031 exchange allows an investor to “defer” paying capital gains taxes on an investment property when it is...
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Jan 28, 20202 min read
7 REASONS YOUR HOUSE ISN'T SELLING
If your home sits idle in a seller’s market, it’s time to get to the root of the problem. Here are a few possible reasons your home isn’t...
carlaravazza
Jan 17, 20203 min read
6 PROVEN WAYS TO INCREASE THE RESALE VALUE OF YOUR HOME
Little things mean a lot when it comes to selling your home and getting a great price for it. But if everything counts and you have only...
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Jan 13, 20202 min read
5 STEPS SELLING A HOME
Step 1: Price it right from the start. The price at which your property is marketed can make or break the deal. Hire a professional...
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Jan 6, 20201 min read
HOW TO PRICE YOUR HOME RIGHT
The single most important factor to consider when selling a house is pricing the house correctly. You don't want to overprice the house...
carlaravazza
Dec 26, 20192 min read
WHAT IS A TRANSFER TAX AND WHO IS RESPONSIBLE TO PAY?
Transfer tax (referred to as documentary stamp tax in Florida) is a tax imposed by states, counties, and cities on the transfer of the...
carlaravazza
Dec 11, 20191 min read
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR PROPERTY HASN'T SOLD IN 30 DAYS
Unfortunately, not all properties sell the first time they’re listed for sale, even in a hot market. Those that do sell can go pretty...
carlaravazza
Dec 4, 20191 min read
YOUR HOME SELLING TEAM IS HERE TO HELP!
A real estate team unites clients, agents, administrative staff and automated systems together to provide a vast array of services...
carlaravazza
Nov 28, 20191 min read
5 TIPS TO PREP YOUR HOME FOR A SHOWING
Clean, clean, clean. Be sure to clean every corner. Don’t forget overlooked areas, such as polishing appliances and faucets, and washing...
carlaravazza
Nov 20, 20191 min read
CALCULATING CLOSING COSTS WHEN SELLING A PROPERTY
Closing costs are the fees paid to third parties that help facilitate the sale of a home. Seller's costs are estimated to be 1-4% of the...
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Nov 14, 20191 min read
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