Home Buyers and Sellers!

HOME BUYERS!

5 Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes

They don't ask enough questions of their lender and miss out on the best deal.
They don't act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house.
They don't find the right agent (AKA CHRISTINA) whose willing to help them through the homebuying process.
They don't do enough to make their offer look good to a seller.
They don't think about resale before they buy. The average first-time buyer only stays in a home for four years.
http://www.athomecoloradosprings.com/firttimehomebuyermistakes.htm

HOME SELLERS!

Quick Tips

Mow the yard and weed the flower beds.
Tone down the color. You love the red, but a neutral tone, such as beige, is more appealing. You are selling the room, not the color.
Declutter, especially before an open house or a walk-through.
If they don't want to clean, hire a maid service for a day. Have them mop and dust and scrub -- especially in the kitchen and bathrooms!
http://realtytimes.com/rtapages/20070406_practicaladvice.htm