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I just finished reading an excellent article by David Fisher in the current edition of Open Fences Magazine on reducing your tax exposure when selling real estate. David talks about the smart use of Deferred Sales Trusts in conjunction with the four main ways to receive the proceeds from a real estate sale. Those being: cash out, 1031 exchange, owner …

If you’re looking to sell your home in the near future, you may feel inclined to list it as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) before working with a Realtor. For many, this is considered one good way to cut back on costs and possibly earn a little more profit on the sale. However, there are certain aspects you may …

Selling your home fast doesn’t have to be an impossible endeavor. In fact, even in today’s market you can still command a very reasonable price on your home within 90 days or less. And if you follow some proven steps that we’ll outline below, your turn around time could be much faster than expected. There may be various reasons that …

While there are a lot of different elements that contribute to a successful marketing and sales campaign for selling your home, there are really four key components that are the most significant and are relevant under any market condition – good or bad. We’ll discuss these briefly below: Price. By an overwhelming majority (75% of the total), pricing a property …

Home Staging is the process of preparing your home for sale in such a way that it generates more interest, sells more quickly, and at a higher price. Buyers will almost always choose a home with more space and amenities, all else being equal. While staging may seem like common sense, it is actually about being objecting – being able …