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There's More to Selling Your Home than a "For Sale" Sign In Your Front Yard: Beware.
 

Even if a simple sign in your yard did produce a buyer knocking on your door, how will you handle the following questions: 

"How does your home compare to others like it in your neighborhood?" 

"How did you determine the fair market value of this property?" 

"What about financing? Can you help?" 

"If I make an offer, who will draw up the paperwork?" 

"Why aren't you using a Realtor? Is there something wrong with the property?" 

"Since you aren't using a Realtor, we can take their fee right off the top, right?" 

Selling your home is one of the most important financial transactions you will make in your life. Don't take risks. Selling your home is nothing like selling a car. Every home is different, and every homebuyer wants to offer you as little as possible. How do you determine the real market value? 

Almost all homes are sold using a Realtor. As a top real estate professional, it is my job to help you negotiate with all those buyers who want something for nothing. Not to mention preparing your home for sale, marketing it locally and nationally, and guiding you through the complex paperwork and pitfalls of escrow and closing. Make sure you are really ready to handle all of that before pounding that sign into your front yard. Errors can be extremely costly. 

Remember: Buyers want to offer you as close to nothing as possible! While that "For Sale By Owner" sign might sound like a good idea, it usually means a different thing to buyers: "Try to steal this one." 

If you must sell your own home, at least let me give you a sense of its true market value. Tell me a bit about your home, and I'll do a quick Comparative Market Analysis and let you know what I feel it is worth. I'll also describe, as an experienced, top Seattle Realtor, how I would market your property. This is free, with no strings attached. Simply fill out the form and I will quickly get back to you...
 

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First Time Buyers >The Down Payment

Perhaps no single decision in a real estate purchase has more variables than "How much money do I put down?" Conventional wisdom centers around either putting down as much as you can or as little as the lender allows.

If you put down a large payment, you get some leverage with the lender, such as little or no mortgage insurance, a good equity position, and perhaps a preferred mortgage deal. You will also have lower mortgage payments. One potential disadvantage of a large down payment is that you will be using after-tax dollars on which you could be earning interest. You will also have less tax-deductible interest.

When you buy a home with a low down payment, you will have more tax deductible interest, and your investment value percentage will increase faster. You will have little equity at the outset, and your monthly mortgage payments (and perhaps your interest) will be higher. However, you will also keep more of your own money in hand to potentially earn more interest in other investments.

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Ricklie Stone, Realtor, CRS, ABR, EcoBroker, ASP
Coldwell Banker Bain Associates

1200 Westlake Avenue N, Suite 406
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: 206.216.3445
Toll Free: 888.283.2221 ext 1245
Fax: 206.284.6317
Direct Line: 206.216.3445
Email: Ricklie@StickwithStone.com

Real estate is my full-time business and my passion. I am deeply committed to serving your needs -- focusing on your goals, explaining your options, and providing you with the information you need to make informed decisions. My goal is your total satisfaction, your referrals, and your repeat business. My clients get the results they need AND we have fun in the process of buying and selling their home! That's what I strive for in every real estate transaction I'm involved in. Whether you're planning on buying, selling, or you just have a question, feel free to call the Realtor you'll want to stick with, Ricklie Stone. From the Mountains to the Sound, "Stick with Stone" for all your real estate needs. You'll be glad you did.

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