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What I Learned from Analyzing over 100 Recently Expired Listings

by Ellen Pitts

The truth about expired listings

The Triangle is currently seeing a large number of homes sitting on the market without selling and an even larger number expire without selling. Part of this is seasonal, but that's not the whole story. There is a deeper reason that some homes just aren't selling. As a Realtor, I’ve seen … [Read more...] about What I Learned from Analyzing over 100 Recently Expired Listings

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Zillow vs Redfin: Which Price is Right?

by Ellen Pitts

Zillow and Redfin both use algorithms to estimate the value of your home. BUT, their estimates can vary dramatically from each other. Who has the better algorithm? Zillow says my home is worth $61,000 more than Redfin says it’s worth. Which one of them is right? The truth is, sometimes … [Read more...] about Zillow vs Redfin: Which Price is Right?

Filed Under: Buyer's Knowledge Base, Sellers Knowledge Base

5 Best Home Improvements to Increase Value

by Ellen Pitts

5 Best Ways to Increase Your Home's Value

The biggest question that home sellers want to know is which home improvements should I do to increase my home's value?  I totally get it. There is no point spending money to get your home ready unless you are actually going to get that money back when you sell.  As part of the … [Read more...] about 5 Best Home Improvements to Increase Value

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Home Staging: 5 Products to Stage Like a Pro

by Ellen Pitts

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By now most people are aware that home staging is a really valuable tool for helping a home to sell for the highest price. Buyers really like to feel like the home they are purchasing came off the set of HGTV. Staging helps us to help buyers realize their dream. Let's face it, styles change and … [Read more...] about Home Staging: 5 Products to Stage Like a Pro

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Do you need a pre-listing inspection before you sell your home?

by Ellen Pitts

A pre-listing inspection can help you sell your home

Do you need a prelisting inspection before you sell your home? Is a home inspection for sellers necessary? This is a question that comes up a lot in real estate and I think there is a potential for there to be a decent amount of money on the line. So it’s worth thinking about if doing a … [Read more...] about Do you need a pre-listing inspection before you sell your home?

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Should You Open Your Door to Opendoor?

by Ellen Pitts

Is it worth selling your home to OpenDoor or other ibuyers?

Maybe you have heard the commercials on the radio as you drive to work. Maybe you have been looking for Opendoor reviews or are wondering if Opendoor is legit? Or maybe you just want to know how Opendoor works. Even though I am a Realtor, I have actually been planning a personal move. Like many … [Read more...] about Should You Open Your Door to Opendoor?

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How to Get the Best Price for Your Home: Tips from the Pros

by Ellen Pitts

8 tips for getting the highest sale price for your home.

Over time, I have developed certain strategies that work well for me in my home listings. I always  analyze the results with any strategies I use, but a few things always stand out as the most important when getting a home to sell for the most money. But I wanted to hear what some other Top … [Read more...] about How to Get the Best Price for Your Home: Tips from the Pros

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Don’t Leave Cash on the Table: Right Price = More Money.

by Ellen Pitts

Pricing your home correctly saves you money.

As a homeowner, you obviously want the highest price you can get when you sell your home. But the best price is determined by how much you walk away from the closing table with, which doesn’t always correlate with the highest list price. I know that doesn’t seem to make any sense, but stick … [Read more...] about Don’t Leave Cash on the Table: Right Price = More Money.

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