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Today's "ask an expert" guest post comes from Bill Gassett , a popular real estate blogger who shares his tips and tricks with buyers, sellers and other agents. This article is an excellent resource to share with your clients and prospects, especially if they're wondering why a particular listing has been on the market for what seems like ages.

Winter may not be the most popular time to sell a home, but this doesn't mean you have to wait until the weather warms up to list your property. With the right strategy and a bit of hard work, you can make your home stand out to potential buyers in a season where competition is less fierce and certain buyers are highly motivated to purchase.

A myth can be defined as "any invented story, idea, or concept." Just because you read something on the internet does not mean it is true. The same can be said about something you may hear a co-worker or family member conversing about.

One part art, one part science, determining the correct selling price of your home is no easy task. You want your home to move, but you also want to get as much money as you can out of the transaction.

Buying a condo, which is short for condominium, is not the same as buying a single-family home. There are different considerations that need to be taken into account prior to purchasing! In many real estate markets, purchasing a condo can come at a much lower price than purchasing a single family residence.

Boston Boston is what the state is best known for, and one of the main attractions to those both in Massachusetts and those new to the area. This city is one of the oldest in the country. It is the capital of the state and also the largest city in New England.

What do you think LinkedIn is for? Is it just for people who are trying to find a new job? Should you only visit it if you want to recruit somebody? Or is it one of the best ways to grow your real estate business? If you chose the third option, you are correct.

There are so many things that go into buying a new home. While many people are familiar with checking out potential neighborhoods for things like schools and crime, not everyone remembers some of the finer details of choosing a neighborhood.

When competition increases in a housing market, it can sometimes be difficult to find an ideal home before another buyer gets to it. It is not uncommon to find the perfect home right as another buyer has signed a contract with the seller. This of course can lead to a lot of disappointment on a buyers part.

There are certain things to stay away from when selling your home. If you are considering selling your home, it is important to avoid putting up unnecessary roadblocks to the sales process in the weeks ahead. You want to sell the house quickly and for a good price.

No one ever said moving was easy. The process of gathering all of your things - typically far more things than you realized you ever had - and transferring them from one place to another is difficult at the best of times. The work is substantial and is rarely something that can be done quickly.

With the real estate market steadily improving, many condo owners are looking to sell. But selling a condo is not usually as simple as putting a sign up. It takes a lot of work to sell quickly, and for the best possible price.

Are you heading right to your next destination or do you have a stop in between? Often times folks have the need for temporary storage of their belongings before they get to their final stop. Use these tips for picking a storage facility if need be.

Getting the best rate on your mortgage is a major concern for any home buyer. When you consider that only a few percentage points can cost you thousands over the life of a loan it only makes sense to seek the best mortgage you can get.

When you perform a search on Zillow for homes for sale, the results you get may include some homes that are not actually for sale! In a strange situation that is becoming increasingly frustrating for Realtors, Zillow includes listings that are considered in "pre-foreclosure" status, listings that are not actually for sale and may never be for sale.

If you are like many home owners, there may come a time when you are tempted to miss a payment on your mortgage. You may feel like you have no choice, or you may be in a situation where you feel like you need to pay other bills before the mortgage.

Pricing a home in a way that will encourage a timely sale is quite challenging for home sellers, and often for Realtors. There are numerous studies that indicate the longer a home remains on the market, the less money it will fetch when it finally does sell.

Unless you are one of the rare homeowners with the financial ability to pay two mortgages at once, buying a home before selling your current home is not really an option. Given the fact you need to sell your current home to pay for a new one, you will need to prepare yourself for a certain level of uncertainty.

What not to do when selling your home in order to get top dollar.

If you are selling a home, there is a good chance that you will encounter a buyer that requests a closing cost credit. Your immediate reaction may be irritation. Why, after all, should you pay for the closing costs?

As a first time home buyer, you have a lot of pressure on you to get things right - and not a lot of experience to rely on. While a few mistakes may be inevitable, especially if you are not using a real estate agent, there is no reason to go into this situation blind.

Whether you are looking to put your house on the market or you're simply investing in the future, it's never too late to start on projects that will increase the value of your home. However, no one likes to spend tens of thousands of dollars on renovations, especially ones that don't carry a return on investment.