Good news for short sales and taxes
SHORT SALES NOT SUBJECT TO STATE OR FEDERAL INCOME TAX FOR CANCELLATION OF DEBT Short sales in California are generally not subject to state or federal income tax for cancellation of debt. The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) issued a letter yesterday stating that, as nonrecourse obligations, short sales in California are not subject to state income tax […]
Can A Bathroom Remodel Increase Your Home’s Value?
When you are planning to sell your home, a bathroom remodel may be one of the best places to increase your home’s value. Depending on the existing condition as well as the style and age of your home, here are a few things to consider before tearing out that sink! Does The Bathroom Age The […]
Five Steps To Holding A Successful Open House
An open house is one way that REALTORS® attempt to expose a home to multiple buyers at once. Not only is an open house designed to market the home in a way that differs from a simple listing, but it also opens the door for competitive offers as more than one buyer could potentially fall […]
Marketing Tips: How To Sell Your Home
If you want potential home buyers to fall in love with your house, they first have to know it’s for sale. This is where a strong marketing plan comes into play, which not only publicizes your property but gives people a preview of your home before they get there. A Picture Is Worth A Thousand […]
Top Ten Home Showing Tips
Showing your home is essential in the real estate business. After all, who would purchase a property sight unseen? When a potential buyer stops in, here are ten recommended tips to follow when showing your home: Tip # 1: Welcome Your Buyers If you are still living in the home while it’s being shown, graciously […]
Eight Things To Consider Before Listing
So you have decided that you are going to sell your home. While your home may work just as it is for you and your family and you don’t want to invest any more time or money into your property, there are a few necessary steps that every homeowner should take in order to ensure […]
Sell Your Home Fast: Five Tips To Get A Fast Sale!
The process of selling your home can be a stressful and time-consuming event. Getting a quick sale at the right price is the goal of any homeowner. Here are a few simple tips to getting that sale fast and at the price you want. Hire A Real Estate Expert-This may be obvious, but many people […]
Ten Tips To Successfully Market Your Home
There is a lot more to putting your home up for sale than placing a sign on the front lawn. Selling your home quickly and getting the best price possible requires marketing your property and using the services of an experienced agent. Here are some of the strategies you can use to market your home. […]
Five Things You Should Put In Storage While Selling Your Home
When your home is on the market but you are still living there, you can’t very well make it a model show home. Still, there are a few things you should think about putting in storage while your home is for sale in order to make it as appealing as possible to buyers. Here are […]
Simple Ideas To Make Your Home More Welcoming To Buyers
It may seem obvious, but many sellers fail to recognize that a home that feels, looks, and smells welcoming and homey will more likely raise a buyer’s interest when they come for a showing. Of course, you think your home is pretty comfortable and welcoming already, but there are a few things you can do […]
