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Monday, December 20, 2021 / by Paul Wolfert
The 5 BEST Small Towns to Live in Michigan (Detroit Suburbs)
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Thursday, January 30, 2020 / by Paul Wolfert
How to Write a Love Letter to a Seller
“Do letters to sellers work?” YES! and no.
Before writing one, figure out WHO owns the home.
Individual? Family? Estate? Investor? Bank? These letters don’t help much with investors (flip houses) or banks but they can tip the scales in your favor with the other groups.
Here are my tips...
Be genuine: The number of copy & paste, prewritten, general letters I've collected for my sellers over the years is alarming. Sometimes, I'm not even sure if the buyers viewed the house at all. If you don't put emotion in, you won't get emotion out.
Introduce yourself: Tell the seller about you, your family, even your dog. Many sellers like the idea of passing the home on to someone who they connect with and feel will take care of it the way they did.
Get Specific: Adding things like “...we’ve always dreamed of living in a white 2 story home, just like yours…” or “the huge; ...
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 / by Paul Wolfert
Can I Buy Another House Before I Sell Mine?
Step 1: What Do You Qualify For?
Before you dive into selling your home while you’re trying to buy, be sure to get in touch with your mortgage lender to see if you actually need to sell in order to obtain financing. If you’re able to qualify to purchase a new home without sellin; ...
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 / by Paul Wolfert
5 Easy Remodels to Give Your Home an Instant Facelift
Whether you're looking to sell right now or merely thinking about the future, improving your home's value with an easy, inexpensive remodel is a great way to ensure a quicker sale.
It's easy to get in over your head while remodeling, so make sure you do your research before you get started. Here are five easy remodels that will give your home an instant facelift.
Replace the Front Door
The front door is one of the first impressions people get of your home. Replacing it is certainly one option, but you don't even have to go that far. Instead, check for rusty or stiff hinges, cracks or splits in the surface, or a loose doorknob. Repair or replace anything necessary, and then spiff it up even more with a decorative doorknocker, pretty brass numbers for the address, or a cool doorbell that plays a unique tune.
Fix the Roof
Replacing the roof is an expensive proposition, but taking care of the existing roof is inexpensive and ...