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Be careful what you say on social media – It can hurt the sale of your home

Social media can be a great outlet for marketing your home when it is for sale. You can let friends and acquaintances know that your home is for sale and why it is so great. Sometimes your personal network can help source a buyer. However, if you are an active social media user, be careful not [...]

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Washington home sellers need to install carbon monoxide alarms

If you are getting ready to sell a home in Washington state, you probably need to go out and buy some carbon monoxide detectors to comply with a new state law. Washington began requiring carbon monoxide alarms for new construction on January 1, 2011, but now requires it for anyone looking to sell a home.

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Should I get a roof certification?

Home inspections are a critical part of the home buying process, and one of the thorniest inspection issues can be a worn-out roof. Roof replacement is one of the most expensive home repairs, and mortgage lenders are not fond on making a loan for homes that have marginal roofing.

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How far out can I set my closing date?

You’re looking to sell your home, but you’re worried about the closing date. What if your home sells quickly? Maybe you are trying to time your sale to coincide with the purchase of another house, or maybe you just want to give yourself time to move or find another house. Many sellers want to build [...]

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10 stinky reasons your home won’t sell

Planning to sell your home? Does it pass the sniff test? Strong odors in a home can be a powerful deterrent to prospective buyers, often slowing down the sale of your home or resulting in less money to you.

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Septic inspections required in King County to sell your home

If your home is located in King County, Washington and has a septic system, you are required by law to have the septic inspected prior to sale of your home. (Actually Pierce and other counties do have similar regulations as well.) The county website has a list of the septic requirements and resources which is [...]

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Beware the dreaded Craigslist rental scam when selling your home

Most folks don’t sell a home very often, so may not be aware of a Craigslist scam that has become very prevalent by using your marketing photos and descriptions to try to fool potential renters into making a deposit. The scam goes like this: The scammer finds your home for sale online on any one [...]

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IRS tax tips for home sellers

The IRS just published a set of summertime tax tips for home sellers, outlining some of the most commonly asked tax questions when you go to sell your home. Very helpful info if you are considering selling in the near future.

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Clearing up title issues on your home before you sell

A critical step for the sale of any home is the review of the property’s title report. A buyer, their mortgage lender and the title insurance company will want to review the current title history of the property to make sure that the next buyer can purchase the property free of any unnecessary liens and [...]

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Scheduling your open house in the Northwest MLS

When you are trying to sell your home, your agent may schedule an open house to attract potential buyers. If you live in the Seattle area or Western Washington, your agent will use the Northwest MLS (NWMLS) to publicize the open house to other agents and to the general public. It is important to understand [...]

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