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What's New in Real Estate - April 2019

Greetings!

Exciting news this month! The gurus who manage my website have enhanced your search abilities on kathebarge.com so now you can search for homes directly on my personal website! Check it out via this link!

I hope you are enjoying the warmer days we are having! Take advantage -- they won't last forever -- whether you are moving this year or in a few, this is the perfect time to get outside, check the condition of your home, and schedule any maintenance that needs to be done to preserve your home's value! Don't leave it all for the last minute! That is never any fun!

The spring market is alive and well in the under $1million market. We are seeing multiple offers and fast sales! If you are considering selling, give me a call so I can help you take advantage of this incredibly strong market!

Best Regards,

MAXIMIZING THE WOW FACTOR!

We are thinking of moving and want to make our home as perfect as possible for the market. How would you describe the “perfect” home that buyers today are looking for?

The warm weather is waking up the dreamer in all of us it seems! Thankfully, we all have a different idea of the perfect home, which keeps our market moving twelve months a year. Buyers are not all waiting for that one special home. They are waiting for their special home – but special comes in so many different shapes and sizes. Nonetheless, when thinking of selling, you will have a much better chance of selling your home quickly and at a higher price if ...

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SHHH, IT'S A SECRET!

We are ready to put our home on the market but are private people and would prefer not to have the home in the MLS. Could you just show it if you hear of a prospective buyer?

I may be repeating myself here, but in this hot spring market, it really is an important message. There is simply nothing more powerful for driving in a high offer for your home than listing it with a real estate agent who is fully engaged in the marketing and selling of your home! Yes, you did ask a realtor, so you probably expected that answer, but here’s why...

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NEW HOMES AND TAXES

April 15th always reminds me of taxes, and how high our taxes are here. Is this a disadvantage when it comes to selling homes in this area?

I always counsel my new clients relocating here from other states that property taxes are something that need to be viewed as part of an entire budget. Yes, our property taxes seem much higher than in many other regions of this country, and yes, upon first look, it can be a deterrent. But...

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SELLING WITH PETS!

What advice do you have for pet owners hoping to sell their homes?

I am a dog lover. In fact, there are two canine members of my family. 60% of Americans own a pet, and 40% are dog owners. As a dog lover and owner I am aware that not everyone loves pets. If I am a home seller, this is particularly important to keep in mind...