Trusted Vermont Realtor Archives

April 30, 2014

Why Use a Realtor to Sell Your Home?

1. Navigate a complicated process. Buying or selling a home usually requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, and multipage settlement statements. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare the best deal, and avoid...

April 30, 2014

Understanding Capital Gains Tax

When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain — the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for. The same holds true when selling a home...

April 30, 2014

Advice for Better Home Showings

1. Remove clutter and clear off counters. Throw out stacks of newspapers and magazines and stow away most of your small decorative items. Put excess furniture in storage, and remove out-of-season clothing items that are cramping...

April 30, 2014

Set your Selling Price

Being Overpriced is a Bad Place to Start By Michele Dawson If you’re selling your house, one of the first steps you’ll take is setting an asking price, a maneuver that requires the ability to...

April 30, 2014

Preparing for Sale: What to Do Before Listing Your Home

“What should I fix, replace, or change in my home before I put it on the market?” Chances are there are a couple of minor repairs and slight improvements you should do before we place...