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Home Seller Resources & Guides
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesMatt and Rachelle Review of Realtor David Olson
Matt and Rachelle sold their home on a deadline after a job transfer out of state.
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesDetails, Details, DETAILS! They make All the Difference When Building a Home!
Building a home is exciting. It can also be overwhelming: which builder, which floor plan, and thousands of design and construction decisions that all have…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesPricing Correctly
Every seller wants to know what their home is worth. But there are two numbers to understand: what it’s worth, and what it’s most likely to sell for in…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesProven Experience! Review of Realtor David Olson
I started in the trades. Then I spent years as a pastor. For about two decades since, I’ve been a real estate broker and home builder here in Minnesota, where I’ve…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesReal Estate Photos…. Picture This!
Listing photos may be one of the most important marketing efforts that lead to a potential buyer. Here’s what to know, whether you’re selling, buying…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesYour Neighbor in the Twin Cities, Not Just Your Agent
As a local real estate expert I don't just work in the Twin Cities, I live here!! Throughout the year I love to reconnect and stay in touch with past…
Read more →Home Seller Resources & GuidesMarketing Your Home With Our Direct Mail Pieces
The TwinCitiesPropertyFinder.com Team can provide more exposure for your home with our custom direct marketing pieces. Here’s what to know, whether…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesCustom Flyers That Make Your Home Stand Out
In today's digital world, print advertising still has value. The reality is that some people respond differently when reading print media verses…
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Home Seller Resources & Guides‘6624 Limerick Drive Edina MN 55439’ New Listing
'6624 Limerick Drive Edina MN 55439' New Listing Here’s what to know, whether you’re selling, buying or just curious. Here’s an honest look, whether…
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Home Seller Resources & Guides7367 Derby Lane, Shakopee, MN 55379 – New Listing
7367 Derby Lane Shakopee MN 55379 New Listing Here’s what to know, whether you’re selling, buying or just curious. Here’s an honest look, whether…
Read more →Home Seller Resources & Guides‘1440 Molan Terrace’ New Listing! Columbia Heights Home for Sale
Our 1140 Molan Terrace custom property website for this home has several unique features which include an in-depth description and details of the home…
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Home Seller Resources & Guides‘7601 Stonewood Court Edina, MN 55439’ New Edina Listing!
Check out this unique and brand new home in Hennepin county, nestled in the heart of the city of Edina Minnesota. Here’s what to know, whether you’re…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesSupport That Continues After Your Closing
We devote ourselves to serving the needs of our clients before, during and after each sale. Here’s what to know, whether you’re selling, buying or just…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesWhy I Work By Referrals
Maybe you've noticed that many real estate agents take a 'transactional' approach to sales—identifying clients, closing the deal, and then moving on to…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesMoving Checklist
A printable moving checklist from two months out to your first week in your new home: packing tips, timelines, utilities, insurance and more from Twin Cities…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesTips On Moving Pets
Before moving your pet, be sure that it is in good health. Schedule a physical exam with your veterinarian to determine if anything is needed before…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesTips On Packing
Packing goes a lot smoother when you start early and get rid of what you don’t need before the first box is taped. Here are my tips for sorting,…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesTips On Relocation
If you are planning a move across town, across the state, or across the country we may be able to help! Here’s what to know, whether you’re buying,…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesThe Legacy of a Minnesota Family Farm
In 1946, Albert and Dorothy Teller bought an 80-acre Minnesota farm, where they raised Al, David, Dale and Marilyn, worked the land and built their American…
Read more →Home Seller Resources & GuidesDangers in Listing Your Home For Sale by Owner
It’s not because we have been in the real estate business for over three decades that I very much dislike the idea of people selling their homes as…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesDangers with For Sale by Owners (FSBO)
Always ask your self why a buyer prospect is not working with a REALTOR®. Yes there are some valid reasons but the vast majority of serious buyers do…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesWaiting Might Cost MORE!
The housing market has been in a downward trend for four years. There is some speculation that inventories will not reduce any time soon which will be…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesNot All Realtors Are Created Equal
Joe standing in front of the home he lived in for 40 years Here’s what to know, whether you’re selling, buying or just curious. Here’s an honest look,…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesEver Thought About Being A LandLord?
Meet John & Andrea Nelson, clients of mine who recently saved for a downpayment to buy a new home for their growing family. Here’s what to know,…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesOne Size Doesn’t Fit All
No advice fits everyone. But if you have steady income, good credit and some savings, buying a home can be one of the strongest financial moves you make.
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesFamily & Friends’ Mortgages
It all seems perfectly reasonable: one person is not satisfied with what he can earn currently in the market and another wants to find the most…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesYours or Theirs
It takes money to buy a home: yours or a lender’s. If you’re not paying cash, find out what you can borrow and what it will cost before you start touring.
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesDo you know someone struggling with their mortgage?
I'm writing because our area had an alarming up-tick in foreclosures in the last 30 days. We all know someone who is struggling to make their mortgage…
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Home Seller Resources & Guides“I Do” Want a Home….Explaining the FHA Gift Registry
Getting married and already have a kitchen full of gear? Some couples skip the traditional registry and ask for help with a down payment instead.
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesIRS Rules Regarding a Sale by Surviving Spouse
I don't care how expected it is, the death of a spouse leaves the surviving spouse reeling and with a thousand questions. Here’s what to know, whether…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesYou Must Be This Tall to Ride
Remember the sign at the State Fair rides? “You must be this tall to ride.” Standing in line only to be turned away was a letdown.
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesKeep Track of Improvements
People are staying longer in their homes according to the National Association of Realtors and the U.S. Here’s what to know, whether you’re buying,…
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Home Seller Resources & Guides7 Reasons for FHA Assumptions
If you have an FHA loan with a rate below today’s, it may be one of your home’s best features.
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesHome Energy Audit
With the exception of a mortgage payment, the largest homeowner expense is utilities; and energy is the major component. Here’s what to know, whether…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesConverting a Home to a Rental
What's keeping you from taking advantage of the low prices and mortgage rates available today? Here’s what to know, whether you’re selling, buying or…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesCompeting with Cash?
It can feel unfair. You’ve searched for months, found the right home and written an offer, and then a cash buyer shows up.
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesSignificant Problems
"The significant problems you face today cannot be solved at the same level of thinking you were at when you created them." Albert Einstein Here’s what…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesA Silent Killer… Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless and toxic. It’s called the silent killer because people often don’t know it’s there.
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesMore To Sell with FHA Assumption
If you had a 3.5% mortgage on your current home and were buying another home, transferring your low interest rate mortgage would be ideal. Here’s what…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesThe Investment Alternative
To say the investment market is unsettling is an obvious understatement. The market is down 8% in the last ten days and the news doesn't give much hope…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesBuy Now or Wait
Uncertainty as to whether prices will continue to fall has to be one of the most common causes of buyer procrastination. Here’s what to know, whether…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesI Want a Bigger/Nicer Home but…
There are homeowners that would like to have a larger/nicer home but are patiently waiting for the market to improve. Here’s what to know, whether…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesHow to Choose a Mortgage
The right mortgage isn’t just the one with the lowest rate. It’s the one that fits your budget, your plans and how long you’ll stay.
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesHow to Find the Right Real Estate Agent for You!
The agent you choose shapes how your whole move goes, from pricing and negotiating to the last day before closing. Here’s what I’d look for, plus a…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesThe Top 11 Reasons You Should List During the Holidays
11. By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the spring, when many more houses are on the market for less money!…
Read more →Home Seller Resources & Guides‘For Sale By Owner’ Myth
Real estate transactions can be tricky. The widespread myth that selling real estate is easy has lured many home sellers into making expensive mistakes…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesShould You Listen to the Media?
This question comes up constantly – “Is the media correct when predicting the real estate market?” I believe the answer is NO. Here’s what to know,…
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Home Seller Resources & GuidesInterviewing a New Agent After Your Home Expires?
Their are three main reasons why a home doesn't sell; PRICE, MARKETING and CONDITION. When interviewing for a new agent find out what kind of marketing…
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