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How to Deal with a Competitive Disadvantage

If you’re selling your home and there are other listings in your area, buyers will naturally compare your property to those other listings. Is there something about your home that you’re concerned will be seen as a competitive disadvantage? For example, do you have a small kitchen or fewer bedrooms than ...

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Cleaning Tips for Instantly Improving Curb Appeal

As you may know, curb appeal refers to how your property looks from the street, where potential buyers first see it. Your home’s curb appeal can have a big impact on the sale of your property. In fact, it’s not uncommon for a buyer to drive by a listing, rather than ...

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How Earnest Money Works When Buying a Home In Arizona

So what is earnest money?  When a buyer makes an offer on a home, they will also include a monetary figure called “earnest money” or a “good faith deposit” in the written purchase contract. The actual money is not needed at the time the offer is submitted but should be ...

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What Buyers Need to Know About the Appraisal

Are you new to homebuying process? Maybe you've heard the word appraisal but are unsure what it actually involves.  The appraisal occurs after the due diligence period.  The due diligence period or inspection period as it is referred to here in Arizona begins the day after an offer is accepted.  ...

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