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Selling a Home

Selling ahome in Nashville TN can be greatly enhanced by using the professional team of Realtors with The Ashton Real Estate Group of RE/MAX Elite

Found 55 blog entries about Selling a Home.

How to Sell a Vacation Home and What Goes Into ItOwning a vacation home can be an incredible opportunity, but sometimes certain circumstances dictate the need to sell the property. No matter what the circumstances may be, selling a vacation home, even in areas like Goodlettsville, is like many other property sales despite the additional considerations that should be kept in mind.

What Makes It Special

Selling a vacation home in many ways is like selling one's primary residence, except that there are a few special things to keep in mind for a successful sale. A general rule of thumb when dealing with vacation property is that the more information one can provide to potential buyers, the better.

Oftentimes people like to rent out their home when they aren't using it, and while this works

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Tips to Make Your Home Showing Appeal to BuyersAfter fixing up the home and putting it on the market, it's now time to get ready to show it off to every interested buyer. Here are six easy-to-follow tips that can help improve any home showing so buyers can focus on your Murfreesboro home's best features.

Remember Curb Appeal

The outside of the home is the first thing all buyers will see when they come to visit it. Put the home's best foot forward and keep the lawn nicely trimmed and the gardens neat and tidy. Even a little landscaping can go a long way when it comes to making a home inviting.

Hide the Pets

No one wants to walk into a home only to have an excited dog jump on them. To make visitors more comfortable, consider taking pets to a kennel for a few days until the commotion has

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How to Choose the Best Home SidingThe siding for a home isn't just one of the first things a person notices about a home, it also serves as a protectant against the elements. The average return on investment for replacing the siding is at least 80 percent when it comes to the resale value of the home, so it pays to invest in a quality material that fits the style of the home. Learn the pros and cons between the different materials, and what qualities to look for before upgrading your home.

Wood or Brick

Wood is one of the most popular materials for homes because it rolls out the welcome mat for everyone who graces the doorway. The warmth of wood is not only gorgeous, it's also easy to install and energy efficient. However, it's also one of the most vulnerable types of siding a

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Home Selling Documents and RecordsSelling your home means getting organized and making sure you have the proper paperwork - before the sale. Whether you are a first-time home seller or you are a veteran at doing so, having ready access to the necessary documents will make the home selling process much smoother.

Today, many of these documents may be available in digital form. In that case, make sure to keep a record of the electronic location of each so you can access them quickly. One option is to go create a checklist, then print them and maintain a file with all of the printed docs for easy access.

Types of Paperwork Needed for Home Selling

Since many of the documents listed below contain sensitive financial and personal information, they should be stored in a secure

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Selling a Home? Three Reasons to Avoid Going FSBOWith inventories of available homes remaining low and mortgage interest rates continuing to hold at very favorable rates, homes are selling quickly in many areas of the nation. While this type of competitive seller's market is certainly good news for those who want or need to sell their home, it can also cause critical errors to be made during the selling process. One of these common mistakes is considering a for-sale-by-owner or FSBO sale, instead of utilizing the services of a licensed real estate agent. Sellers who are considering selling by-owner should be aware of the following problems before making their final decision about how to sell their Goodlettsville home.

A FSBO Sale Often Leaves Sellers Struggling to Market Their Home

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What to Know About Home LiensA homeowner may be in a situation where they find that a lien is placed on their property. Unfortunately, a home lien can make it hard to refinance a home to afford a home or kitchen renovation, as well as hinder the sale of a home. The good news is that homeowners do have recourse in such situations. It is possible to have a legitimate lien removed and address old or inaccurate home liens. Learn more about home liens and when they are used by creditors and different entities today.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a certified tax expert before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

What Is a Home Lien?

Homeowners receive a notice when they owe money to a creditor and may be subject to an involuntary lien. The

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How Drones Are Changing Real Estate PhotographyStandard real estate photography is good, but it has limitations. Even pictures taken by a professional sometimes lack a sense of depth and space, making homes look smaller than they really are. Standard real estate photography also shows no continuity from one room to another, so that home buyers looking at pictures are left with the sense of many rooms but no connection between them.

Drone real estate photography and video can solve this problem. New video and camera technologies combined with the use of drones enable home sellers to give a unique and impressive view of their home when marketing it to sell. Those who want to sell their home quickly can use drone technology to attract serious buyers.

What is a Drone?

A drone is an

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How to Research a Home Before BuyingWith the advent of the web it became clear that there were certain products that really did lend themselves to becoming very popular with the public.

Searching for homes online soon became the easiest way for a buyer to search for a new home and area information. Being able to sit in front of your computer in say Atlanta and consider a move to Nashville and be able to view the homes available is the major factor in bringing the number of people starting their search online for homes to close to 95%!

As the technology of the home search functionality increases it has become easier and easier to buy a home with out ever seeing the home. An example of the depth of research you can do on just one property can be seen on our help page.

From the

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Red Flags to Watch For When Selling a HomeFor a homeowner selling their property, it can be difficult to tell the difference between a good buyer and a not-so good buyer. Knowing what to look for can help a homeowner identify a buyer who is not ready to make a home purchase. If you're a homeowner just starting to sell your home, here's what you need to know.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed real estate professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

Pre-Qualified

The difference between being pre-qualified and pre-approved may not sound significant, but it is. Pre-qualification is the first step of the mortgage application process. Getting pre-qualified takes about 15 minutes, and it's not always a very accurate gauge of whether or

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What to Know About the Capital Gains Tax When Selling a HomeWhen you are engaged in a transaction as large as the sale of a home, you need to make sure that you have all your bases covered. A lot goes into the process of selling a Nashville condo or house: You've made agreements with your buyer when it comes to things like closing costs, you've negotiated contracts and inspections and appraisals, and now the sale has gone through. However, is there a chance that your profit will be reduced at the end by capital gains taxes?

What is the Capital Gains Tax?

Every seller needs to at least keep capital gains in their minds when planning the sale of the home. But how does capital gains tax work? How are capital gains taxed? The capital gains tax is a tax American homeowners pay on any profits they earn, whether

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