The Best Real Estate Advice You Got in 2016, Decided by You
Realtor.com recently compiled a list of the top 10 real estate advice articles from 2016 all tied up with a shiny red bow. We know 2016 is a wrap, but last year can still teach you some really valuable tips that you can carry into your decision making this 2017!
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Here is a list of the articles and the biggest takeaway from each!
8 Things You Should Never Say When Buying a Home
Tip: Never ask the sellers why they are selling. Talk about opening a can of worms!
6 Things You Should Never Say When Selling Your Home
Tip: Don't tell buyers of things you wish you had done to your home. This will make them wary of additional costs.
The Worst Mortgage Advice Home Buyers Actually Believe
Tip: Don't borrow the max you are approved for. You never know when financial times will get hard.
6 Landscaping Mistakes That Will Destroy Your Yard
tip: Don't strangle your newly planted trees with too much mulch.
7 Things People Forget to Do Before They Move
Tip: Take pics of your electronic hookups prior to moving.
9 Telltale Signs Your Home Is Hopelessly Outdated (and How to Fix It)
Tip: Update your kitchen and bathroom countertops. Buyers really notice
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living
Tip: A German Shepherd might think the whole apartment building is his territory, not just your unit. This could get ugly in the elevator.
8 Unwritten Etiquette Rules Every Home Seller Should Know
Tip: Move your car out of the way.
The 6 Worst Homes for First-Time Buyers
Tip: Just because it is perfect now, you might need more room come a couple years down the road.
You’re Cleaning Your House Wrong—Here’s Why
Tip: Clean with microfiber! It is way more effective at not only removing more dirt, but also removing bacteria.