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Welcome to the Paris Realty Team Real Estate Blog. Everything you want to know about real estate, home values, featured listings, home maintenance, home repair, and so much more.

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By Paris Realty

To estimate a value of a house, you need to look at properties that have sold. We call these real estate comps. Here’s How.

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Here are three facts every real estate buyer and seller must know about quitclaim deeds.

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You are wondering exactly how much are closing costs when selling a house in Las Vegas. This list is strictly an estimate and should in no way be held as the true and actual cost. Costs vary based on companies used, the price of the home, negotiations, and so on.

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Foundation problems can have a huge impact on a house’s price on the local real estate market. As a result, people who are planning to sell a house with foundation problems will want to look up the potential implications for their sale proceeds as well as other relevant factors. Here’s more on what that process … Continued

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People often have different ideas in terms of what they think is going to boost the appraisal amount for their property. While some things are more obvious such as upgrading the siding or cleaning up the yard, other things remain a mystery to some. One of those things is whether upgrading the carpet is going to increase the appraisal value or not. In reality, the answer isn’t as simple as you might think.

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When selling a property in Las Vegas, you have the responsibility to provide a clear picture of the home to the buyer. Although this move may seem counter-intuitive since it may impact on the overall selling price, failure to do so may also have severe consequences. Therefore, the big question is; what must you disclose when selling a house in Las Vegas? Read on to find out everything that you need to know.

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A Closing date is established on the purchase agreement. The buyer who makes the offer first requests a particular date. Generally, this is 30-45 days from offer acceptance. Read more to discover more options.

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On average, a single-family home is taking 13 days to sell, as reported at the end of 2nd quarter 2018.

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As a real estate agent team, we are often asked What Is The Normal Commission For A Realtor. The answer is: There isn’t one. The commission is always negotiable. You’ll find listing agents for 1% commission, others for 6% and even 10%. There are also variable commissions which you’ll learn more about in this video.

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This article explains why the property condition when selling a house makes a huge difference in showings, offers, and your bottom line.

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If you are ready to put your home on the market, you may ask: “What does the seller have to pay when selling a house”? Seller costs change based on the buyer contract. Here’s more:

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In Las Vegas, a home appraisal will generally cost around $450.00 depending on the size of the property and appraiser chosen.

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You’ve probably heard the terms “buyer’s market” and “seller’s market” when it comes to real estate. These terms seem fairly straightforward – a buyer’s market favors the buyer, while a seller’s market favors the seller.

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By Paris Realty

There is no answer of whether listing with a real estate agent fits every home seller. There are some questions to ask yourself before making the decision. It’s a project, and the financial impact is significant, so it is worth the time to go through this exercise.

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Negotiations and counter-offers are a normal part of the home selling process. With a little to and fro, you can soon reach a deal you’re happy with. Here’s how you get there.

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If you are shopping for a home to rent or purchase in Nevada, you may want to recognize particular facts about the home. Some people feel strongly about a past occupier of a home or someone else having had died in the house and would want to be informed in case such a thing happened. … Continued

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This comprehensive guide will show you how to sell a house in Las Vegas. We will cover pricing strategies, preparing your home for the showings, why to have your home pre appraised, finding the right real estate agent, and even how to sell by owner. If you are wondering what your home might sell for in today’s … Continued

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Assuming a mortgage is the act of taking over someone else’s mortgage debt along with his home. The process goes something like this. The buyer makes a price offer. The seller accepts that offer. But instead of paying the offer price in cash or by mortgage finance, the buyer pays only the seller’s equity and … Continued

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One way a seller can attract buyers is by throwing an open house. Done properly, an open house can attract multiple offers and secure a fast sale. Do it poorly, however, and you’ll put potential buyers off your home. Make your open house go with a swing with these twelve tips. #1: Make any repairs … Continued

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  Step 1: Consider Why You Want to Sell: Congratulations. You have decided that it might be time to put your home on the market. You may be wondering if it’s a better time to sell or should you rent out your property. You might even want to consider holding it for a few more … Continued

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It seems a bit counterintuitive for someone who is  home to allow a buyer to pay over time for their property with seller financing. After all, wouldn’t it be better to get all the money in one go thereby requiring the buyer to get financing from a bank? Well, sometimes it’s more lucrative for the seller to … Continued

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You may be able to ignore the trash and thigh-high grass in your neighbor’s yard, but a home appraiser won’t. A bad neighbor can bring down the price of a house by as much as 10%, according to the Appraisal Institute. That’s a dire situation to be in if you are trying to sell your … Continued

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The Five Steps of a Las Vegas Short Sale A short sale can be an appropriate alternative to a foreclosure. It is where a borrower considers selling a home for an amount less than its fair market value because he or she can no longer afford to make payments toward the mortgage as per the … Continued

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Our goal is to answer your question “When is the best time to sell a house”. If you are considering selling a house in Las Vegas, Henderson, or North Las Vegas, Call The Ballen Group of Keller Williams Las Vegas at 702-482-7739 or use our home value estimator now. Home is where you lay your … Continued

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