http://homehelperservices.net en-us http://homehelperservices.net N/A vfetty@dbs-inc.org Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:28:53 CDT 20 http://homehelperservices.net/articles/65/1/Small-Fixes-That-Add-TOP-Dollar First and foremost, put your home in the best condition possible, especially if you are in a market with few buyers and lots of homes for sale. That means taking care of any major repairs that could deter a buyer (such as replacing any broken windows or replacing a leaky roof) if you can afford it. Next, work on your home's curb appeal. Make sure your landscape is pristine. Mow the grass, clean up any debris and weed the garden beds. Plant a few annual flowers near the entrance or in pots to be placed by the door. Missy Moore Wed, 28 Dec 2005 00:00:00 CST http://homehelperservices.net/articles/64/1/Find-Out-How-Much-Your-Home-Is-Really-Worth Your home's market value is an important factor in a long list of financial decisions, including selling the home, refinancing your mortgage, borrowing against your equity, estimating your annual property tax bill, buying homeowner's insurance, calculating the expected return on remodeling costs and so on. The trick is figuring out how much your home is worth and remembering that how much you paid for it months or years ago isn't relevant to its current market value. It's not a bad idea to gather information from several sources and compare the findings, rather than relying on just one approach to home valuation. Missy Moore Wed, 28 Dec 2005 00:00:00 CST http://homehelperservices.net/articles/52/1/Home-Selling-Advice%3A-For-Sale-By-Owner-Sellers Have you worked on your home’s interior, dealt with all minor repairs and took care of re-sodding the lawn? Have you investigated the market and determined a good asking price for the house? You may be ready to be a “For Sale” by owner seller. There are a few more things you should prepare for before you run your first for sale by owner ad. Missy Moore Mon, 05 Dec 2005 00:00:00 CST http://homehelperservices.net/articles/43/1/Property-Value The Valuation Dartboard: How Does The Assessor Value Your Real Property? The property's value can be estimated in three different ways, whichever is most appropriate for the property being assessed: The Market or Sales Comparison Method The Cost (or replacement) Approach The Income Method Missy Moore Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 CST http://homehelperservices.net/articles/36/1/What-The-Seller-Should-Consider-When-Scheduling-A-Closing As you know, timing is critical when scheduling the closing. Here are a few things to consider: Current living situation. Mortgage considerations. Work schedule. Moving. Yearend. Missy Moore Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 CST http://homehelperservices.net/articles/18/1/Material-Facts-and-Property-Disclosures In most states in the US, homeowners selling their homes are required to fill out a property disclosure form that discloses material facts. Material facts are details about the condition or legal status of the property they are selling, such as: The age of its components Problems associated with components Structural defects Encroachments, where someone has built on another's property line Lawsuits or claims that affect ownership, such as an ex-wife who hasn't relinquished ownership rights Missy Moore Mon, 07 Nov 2005 00:00:00 CST http://homehelperservices.net/articles/15/1/Home-Inspection-For-The-Seller The selling of your home is probably one of the single largest decisions you will ever make. You should be as informed and educated as you possibly can when considering selling your home. And a home inspection can provide that education. Also, the FHA and the VA, as well as many other mortgage lenders, recommend that a home inspection be performed. Missy Moore Mon, 07 Nov 2005 00:00:00 CST http://homehelperservices.net/articles/4/1/10-Steps-Before-You-Sell The home selling process differs from state to state, but there are some important steps that you should take before you put your house on the market. All steps that protect your interests and help you get the most return from your investment. Vin Fetty Sun, 06 Nov 2005 00:00:00 CST