Author: Monty
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Ten open house tips for home sellers
Reader Question: It has been many years since we last sold a home. We have agreed to an open house if it is still on the market after 30 days. Are there any specific open house tips you can offer? Don and Martha G. Monty’s Answer: Without having seen the house or knowing the…
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Ten questions to ask before hiring an HOA property management company
Reader Question: I am trying to negotiate a contract with a new HOA property management company for our condominium homeowners association. They not only want a monthly fee for their services but they want a fee for anything extra. Also, any maintenance that they do they want to charge 10% over the cost of the…
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3 tips for a great kitchen remodel
Reader Question: We are wondering about a kitchen remodel. My family is considering selling my mother’s home. The wood floors and bathrooms were recently redone; only the kitchen is old. Do you recommend putting $10,000 into replacing the kitchen cabinets and updating some of the appliances before selling? I have heard that the buyer often wants…
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Six tips for out-of-state landlords with a trashed home
Reader Question: We have a trashed home. My husband and I live on the east coast. Our son attended school in the Midwest, and we bought a home there. We completely renovated it like a new home. After graduation, we hired a management company to rent and oversee the home. Our manager informed us the tenant…
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How do I convince agents my home is worth $292,000?
Reader Question: You have answered questions for me in the past and I found you reassuring in the complex world we live in, so here I go again. I need to sell my home for $276,000.00 net to me after commissions. So how do I present my case that my asking price is sound and…
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Three most common home inspection misses
Reader Question: We are preparing to sell our home to downsize. We hear stories about home inspection misses. We will soon be dealing with two inspections. What items do home inspectors most often overlook? Harold W. Monty’s Answer: This question requires some background to explain efficiently. There are three facts centered around home inspections often…