Category Archives: For Sellers

Whose Commission Is It?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by susanpruden

One of the most common reasons buyers want to deal directly with the seller is because they feel they can save the commission. It’s a valid consideration but interestingly, it’s the same reason the seller isn’t employing an agent. Both … Continue reading →

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Prince George’s County law to require carbon monoxide detectors in home sales

Posted on August 24, 2012 by susanpruden

From Gazette.Net: Prince George’s County News – Prince George’s County law to require carbon monoxide detectors in home sales. In particular, the law requires there to be at least one carbon monoxide detector on each floor near sleeping areas. The … Continue reading →

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Staging Sells Homes

Posted on May 25, 2012 by susanpruden

Very nice infographic from MyMove. This is a new site for me and I’ve enjoyed poking around. It will get added to my feed for sure! From: Home Staging

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Seller Un-sells House

Posted on March 19, 2011 by susanpruden

As I mentioned in a previous post, I showed quite a few houses yesterday. Most were vacant, but one was being sold directly by the owner – a FSBO (For Sale By Owner). It was a lovely house, easily the … Continue reading →

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Seller Makes Bad Decisions, Buyer Wins

Posted on March 13, 2011 by susanpruden

It’s always puzzling when you find a house that is priced $30-40,000 below similar houses and there aren’t any obvious reasons. It’s been in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) for less than a month. It’s not a foreclosure or a … Continue reading →

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