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The “Whys” of Home Staging – Part 1

To stage or not to stage? That is the question faced by almost every listing agent when preparing a home for sale. Sometimes the answer is made simpler by the need to “explain” strange rooms, or when a home will be occupied during the selling process, but at other times, it’s not so clear. Since this is such a common question, ReboReports brought in Ana Hitzel from Accent Positives Home Staging and Redesign to talk about the benefits of home staging, and how to go about deciding whether or not to stage. While it’s not surprising that she endorses home staging, she also talks about situations when she’ll recommend that a homeowner not stage the property. Overall, this video, the first in a two-part series, is a clear introduction to the reasons behind home staging, and an excellent resource for listing agents to not only watch themselves, but also to share with their clients.

Prequalify Your Buyers

The conversation takes only a few minutes, but the reverberations can last your buyer’s lifetime… As real estate expert Tom Iovenitti discusses in this video, by prequalifying your buyers, or at the least getting a clear picture of what they can afford (not just what they want), you’ll be better able to match them with the right home, and may even be able to get them into a better home than they thought!

Realty News USA – Litigation – Nondisclosure

Despite the myriad disclosure forms which are part of the standard real estate transaction, non-disclosure is still a legal issue which can trouble real estate professionals. In this latest installment of Realty News USA’s litigation series, here on ReboReports, Tom Iovenitti talks about how non-disclosure claims can arise, and how a lawsuit centering on one particular undisclosed defect can nevertheless lead to liability for additional issues. As always, you should consult a legal professional for questions about a particular situation, but it is our hope that this overview series will help make you more confident in your abilities to avoid legal problems, and thus make you a better real estate agent.