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Selling a home is a significant financial transaction that can be fraught with complexities and challenges. Using a REALTOR, as opposed to attempting a "for sale by owner" (FSBO) approach, can offer several crucial advantages. First and foremost, REALTORS bring extensive knowledge and expertise to the table. They are well-versed in local market trends, pricing strategies, and the legal intricacies involved in real estate transactions. This expertise helps ensure that homes are priced appropriately to attract buyers while maximizing the seller’s return on investment. Additionally, REALTORS have access to a wider ne> ...

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Buying an Apartment in Italy
 
So how did I come to own a second home in Central Italy? It's easier than you might think!

When friends and clients find out that I own an apartment in the heart of the city, the first reaction is usually, "Wow, how did you do that?". Once I figured it out, it was pretty easy. I had looked on and off over a long period trying to figure out how to buy property abroad and then took a trip to Italy with a friend of ...

The Future of Urban Living in Richmond





















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Future of Urban Living
What does the future of urban living in Richmond look like? As someone who has lived in Richmond and been in the real estate industry since the early 1980s, I am seeing that the city continues to get better and better as time goes on. The neighborhoods, buildings, and quality of life continue to improve in fantastic ways. The areas that people wouldn't go into 20 years ago are now up-and-coming neighborhoods where peopl ...

Myth vs. Reality: All REALTORS® are the Same





















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Myth vs. Reality: All REALTORS® are the Same
 
Honestly....there could be nothing more untrue about that statement! In the real estate industry, about 10% of the agents do about 90% of the business. It's because those 10% understand what needs to be done to make everything happen for their clients. This includes making the transaction go as smoothly as possible, getting the home in show-ready shape, how to put it in front of t ...