After looking through the list of expired listings today, I took the time to actually examine the MLS data and listing photos. These properties reminded me of listings I have had in the past that have been a challenge to sell. If you are a home seller, or new to the real estate business, here’s
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09/12/2012
These really should go without saying, but here goes (again): 1. Houses That Smell (bad). Includes pet odors, litter box, food odors, cigar /cigarette smoke. "If you smell 'em, you can't sell 'em! 2. Dogs That Bark! Or cats that scream through the entire showing. Very distracting - the hous
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09/11/2012
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08/30/2012
PLEASE STOP FORWARDING ME THE "3.8% SALES TAX ON REAL ESTATE" EMAIL! There will be no 3.8% "sales tax" on real estate in 2103. There will however be a 3.8% capital gains tax. Congress approved, and the president signed a bill authorizing a 3.8% tax on the capital gains on real estate transactions
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07/18/2012