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Take extra care of your house to sell it faster because with increasing interest rates it is a buyers market now.

These steps will make sure that you get more buyers interested in your property than others in the area.

Start viewing your property as a house  not your home that needs to be marketed.

Get your house inspected by a professional surveyor to  make sure of the boundary lines to avoid surprises.It will show confidence and care to the buyer.

Prepare your house to make it more sellable.Ask real estate agents,friends,home stagers for this advice.View some neighborhood homes for ideas.

Make your house stand out with new paint or wallpaper, neatness,clean carpets,tidy yards.Go with neutral and basic decor instead of personal taste.

Finish your projects around the property.Buyers prefer their home to be maintance free, so tidy up the area as much as possible.

Consider depersonalizing your house.Get rid of family pictures,trophies and memorabilia lying around. Buyers can visualize themselves living there better.

If you do the above steps it will be easier to get more potential buyer's. Good Luck !

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Vacations should be packed with fun and not worry. Practical preventions can help keep vacationers and their home safe while away.

1. Pack all required medications

2.Convert cash to travelers checks or use credit cards

3.Pack child proof safety devices

4.Pack your cell phone and charger

5. Be familiar with local traffic laws

6.Get enough sleep before you go

7.Arrange for a neighbor to watch your house

8.Clean yard to prevent hide away spots,leave a car in the yard

9.Make sure inside and outside is well lighted

10.Forward home calls to cell phone

11.Give friends emergency phone numbers

12.Unplug all appliances except refrigerator and freezer

13. Turn off water to toilets,dish washer,showers,washing machines,hot water heater

14.Lock all doors and put rods in sliding glass doors

15. Check homeowner's insurance policy

16.Pack first aid kit,flashlight,flares,jumper cables,car jack,gloves,extra clothing,repair tools,water,paper towels,food,maps,blankets

17.Stay alert,wear seat belt,don't drink or eat while driving,use child restraints,be patient,obey speed limit,avoid in car distractions,Stop in a safe place to rest,take a break every 2 hours,pre program radio,cd channels,Designate a passenger to co pilot,avoid cell calls while driving,keep pets in a carrier,keep gas 1/4 full.

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You can buy great investment properties now in this buyer's market .

Know your neighborhood prices and financing resources.

Check out well priced properties

Make sure you know current prices for comparables in the area

Always consider a discount when making a offer.

Be aware of marketing come ons and great deals at auctions.

Consider FHA as a low cost finace, and rural 100% loans

This is a excellent opportunity for you to buy low in today,s market

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Beware of foreclosure companies that contact you after the foreclosure has been filled in court and promise to help you in exchange for an upfront fee It is illegal to charge a fee in NC

Steer clear of people  who want you to make your mortgage payment to them and discourages you to consult an attorney.

Watch out for equity skimming. This scam happens when  when a buyer promises to pay off your mortgage if you sign over the deed.Remember,signing over the deed does not mean you are not responsible for paying your mortgage.

Other scam tips are the schemer refuses to put his promises in writing,pressures you in signing paperwork.

Report foreclosure scams to the attorney general's office by calling 877-5-no-scam

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