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The Secret To Selling? Using a Bend Premier Real Estate Broker To Get Your House Noticed
In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent. The number one answer was to help market their house.
It makes sense. The way your agent markets your house can be the difference between whether or not it stands out and gets attention from buyers. That's why it's so important to work with a Bend Premier Real Estate Broker who knows what they're doing.
According to that same report from NAR, here are some of the most common methods real estate agents use to market homes, and how you benefit when your agent uses them eff...
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3 Reasons To Buy a Bend Home Before Spring
Let's face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today's mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, "Should I just wait until spring when more homes hit the market and rates might be lower?"
But here's the thing, no one knows for sure where mortgage rates will go from here, and waiting could mean facing more competition, higher prices, and a lot more stress.
What if buying now — before the spring rush — might actually give you the upper hand? Here are three reasons why that just might be the case.
1. Less Competition from Other Buyers
The winter months tend to be quieter in the real estate market. Fewer people are actively looking for homes, which means you'll likely face less competition when you make an offer. This makes the process feel less rushed and l...
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If Your House's Price Is Not Compelling, It's Not Selling
There's one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, it usually backfires.
In fact, Realtor.com says almost 20% of sellers — that's one in five — have to reduce their price to get their house sold. And you don't want to be one of them. Here's why starting
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The #1 Reason People Move: To Be Closer to Family and Friends
Have you ever thought about packing up and moving to be closer to the people who mean the most to you? Maybe you're tired of long drives to see your family or wish your kids could spend more time with their grandparents. Clearly, a lot of other people feel the same way.
According to recent data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the desire to be near family and friends is the #1 reason people move (see graph below):
That's because moving isn't just...
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How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Bend Home in Cash
Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership. And right now, homeowners across the country are sitting on record amounts of it.
Here's a look at how that equity could be a game changer for you, and why it'll flip your perspective from "Why would I move right now?" to "Why wouldn't I?"
Home Equity: What Is It?
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