Month: December 2017
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Six big real estate mistakes to avoid when listing your home
Reader Question: We are going to put our home on the market in March. We want to maximize our equity and ensure a smooth experience. In preparing for this event what are the big mistakes home sellers make? Monty’s Answer: Most home sellers want to ensure their success and maximize their equity, but many of…
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Five tips a new real estate agent can use
Reader Question: I am a new real estate agent. I am twenty-two years old, and I want to leverage my time to build a solid foundation. Residential home sales appeal to me as an excellent segment to start my career. What advice would you have for me on the best path? Monty’s Answer: Real estate…
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Ten Common Real Estate Scams
Reader Question: What would be your advice concerning the different real estate scams going on. For example, is being a for sale by owner dangerous today? What are some of the warning signs of real estate scams? Monty’s Answer: Scams have always existed as there are elements in our society that lead nefarious lives. While…
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Should we sell our home without an agent?
Reader Question: We are considering selling our home without an agent. We have done this in the past and were satisfied with the outcome. We used a lawyer to handle the closing and paid a much lower fee compared to an agent’s fee. Do you think individuals can do this successfully? Monty’s Answer: The circumstances…