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Thinking About Selling Your Home Yourself?
Welcome > For Sellers > Thinking About Selling Your Home Yourself? ...

There's More to Selling Your Home than a "For Sale" Sign In Your Front Yard: Beware.
 

Even if a simple sign in your yard did produce a buyer knocking on your door, how will you handle the following questions: 

"How does your home compare to others like it in Tri-Cities, Richland, Kennewick, Pasco and Prosser?" 

"How did you determine the fair market value of this property?" 

"What about financing? Can you help?" 

"If I make an offer, who will draw up the paperwork?" 

"Why aren't you using a Realtor? Is there something wrong with the property?" 

"Since you aren't using a Realtor, we can take their fee right off the top, right?" 

Selling your home is one of the most important financial transactions you will make in your life. Don't take risks. Selling your home is nothing like selling a car. Every home is different, and every homebuyer wants to offer you as little as possible. How do you determine the real market value? 

Almost all homes are sold using a Realtor. As a top real estate professional, it is my job to help you negotiate with all those buyers who want something for nothing. Not to mention preparing your home for sale, marketing it locally in Tri-Cities, Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, Prosser and even nationally, and guiding you through the complex paperwork and pitfalls of escrow and closing. Make sure you are really ready to handle all of that before pounding that sign into your front yard. Errors can be extremely costly. 

Remember: Buyers want to offer you as close to nothing as possible! While that "For Sale By Owner" sign might sound like a good idea, it usually means a different thing to buyers: "Try to steal this one." 

If you must sell your own home, at least let me give you a sense of its true market value. Tell me a bit about your home, and I'll do a quick Comparative Market Analysis and let you know what I feel it is worth. I'll also describe, as an experienced, top Tri-Cities, Richland, Kennewick, Pasco and Prosser Realtor, how I would market your property. This is free, with no strings attached. Simply fill out the form and I will quickly get back to you...
 

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Real Estate Tips
Zoning Laws >Remodeling and Permits

Obtaining the proper permits when remodeling can be a critical element in the process. Many homeowners are unaware of the local building codes and zoning laws governing renovations. Disregarding these laws may result in fines, and in some cases you may even be asked to demolish the work that has been done.

When remodeling you have to go through the process of obtaining the proper permits. Zoning laws protect homeowners and cover issues such as the size of setbacks (distance between buildings and property lines), the height of buildings and occupancy. State and local building codes deal primarily with life and safety issues (insulation, smoke detectors, plumbing, electrical wiring, etc.) In order to satisfy these regulations you must submit information showing the project complies with the laws.

When plans do not conform they are sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals. There the homeowner, accompanied by an architect or attorney, presents his case at a public hearing. Usually the board tries to work with you in compromising with what you would like to do and what is best for the neighborhood.

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Laura Harris-Hodges, REALTOR®, real estate agent and broker for Tri-Cities, Richland, Kennewick and Pasco, Washington home listings, property and land for sale - NUMBER1EXPERT

Laura Harris-Hodges
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Associated Brokers

8836 Gage Blvd Ste 101-B
Kennewick
WA 99336
509-737-3092
Fax: 509-783-5826
lharris@cbtabs.com

Buying and selling a home is serious business ... after all, for most of us, it is the most important investment we possess. When it comes to selecting a professional, you want a person with the knowledge, characteristics, and resources necessary to best look after your interests. With over 17 years of real estate experience, Laura goes the extra mile for all of her clients. That’s why she constantly researches the market and property values to insure that you achieve your goals. Laura is ranked in the top 1% of all Coldwell Banker agents nationally and is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Tri-Cities Home Construction Specialist. From selling to purchasing or building your new home, you won't find a harder working professional to handle all of your real estate needs. Laura Harris-Hodges “Making A Difference For You”

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