March 28, 2008 by Mandie Spudich.

Trying to sell your home on your own? I understand – really. That’s why I would like to share with you some important information that I think everyone selling their home on their own should know.

 Like with any major sale or purchase, there are a variety of things you need to keep straight and that are critical to a successful transaction. We’ve taken the liberty of offering you what we think are the five most important aspects of selling your home on your own and have explained them for you below. 

1. Seller Disclosure – Are you aware that, according to the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission, you are required to provide a seller disclosure form to interested buyers? 

2. Pre-Approval – Are you certain that the buyers who are looking at your home can actually afford your home? Do you have a guaranteed method by which you can get buyers pre-approved? 

3. Home Inspection Reduces Risk – Have you had a pre-inspection done on your property to reduce any risks associated with the sale of your home and give interested buyers peace of mind? 

4. Accurate Pricing – In today’s market, pricing your home accurately relative to other homes on the market can be the fastest route to a quick sale. Do you have easy access to accurate market data, a list of recently sold properties and a list of homes currently for sale in your area that are similar to your’s? 

5. Getting Feedback from Buyers – Whenever you’re selling any product of any kind, it’s always good to know what your buyers think. Do you have an effective system that enables you to speak to with or at least hear from the buyers who have toured your home? 

If you have questions about these five very important facets of selling your home or on any aspect of real estate sales, don’t hesitate to contact me! 

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March 18, 2008 by Mandie Spudich.

Real estate agents continue to be the leading information source used by homebuyers. In a world filled with newspaper advertisements, real estate magazines, yard signs and the Internet, thirty-eight percent of home buyers first find the home they ultimately purchase through services of a real estate agent. 

w 84% of buyers said they would probably or definitely use the same agent again in a future transaction or recommend to a friend  

w 40% of home buyers were purchasing for the first time

w More than half of buyers had no children residing at home

w 77% of buyers bought their home with the assistance of an agent

w 79% of recent homebuyers used only one agent throughout the process

w 62% of recent home-buying households were represented by married couples

w The median age of recent homebuyers was 39 years 

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March 6, 2008 by Mandie Spudich.

! ! ! ! ! !   Just Listed  ! ! ! ! ! !

2839 Josephine Street

South Side — Pittsburgh PA

$219,000

For more detailed information visit

 www.mandiespudich.com 

or call 724 205 1654

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