How To Sell Your Own Home in Maryland : Home Selling Tips & Precautions

 How To Sell Your Own Home in Maryland  : Home Selling Tips & Precautions

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How To Sell Your Own Home in Maryland? 
Thinking of selling your home yourself?
Thinking on selling your home on your own?
For Sale by Owner (FSBO) There are some people that sell their home the  FSBO way.
The majority of these sellers do it because they know the person they are selling it too. Most often this involves family members or close friends.
But in most cases they sell their own home to avoid paying a commission to an agent.
This is a risky move for anyone to try as it  reminds me of a time when I met one of my clients for the first time..
First, allow me to introduce myself.
My name is Fernando Herboso, I’m the broker for Maxus Realty Group in Montgomery County Maryland.
I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about this client of mine that had to sell his home and was looking for ways to save money.
He had a dilemma, as he was considering selling his home on his own in an effort to save commission,  but he also knew that selling his home as a FSBO was too time consuming and too risky for him.
Luckily he listened to my presentation as he realized that a very small percentage of FSBO are usually successful.
Why try to overcome the odds and take on the difficulties of creating marketing systems just to sell one home?
I reminded him that my systems were already in place as my company  spends thousands of dollars each month making them run efficiently for all our listings...
That's when I decided to create a postcard that depicts clearly the difficulties for all For Sale By Owner candidates trying to save on commission fees.. .ignoring the facts that it takes time and money to market a home...if you want to achieve the highest value possible.
Here is what we created:


The odds of overcoming the difficulties in selling a home by creating system from scratch.. .simply does not make any sense these days...
This is why my client realized that he had to employ the services of a full time real estate professional, (that is) if he wanted the odds on his side.
I introduced to all my “Home Selling Systems” one evening at his home. I showed him how we were able to attract buyers for our listings as we multiplied the number of showings by 10 in just the first 7 days we had it listed.
The home was SOLD soon after in just in 27 days, and he  was able to save thousands of dollars on commission fees by "NETTING" more money at the closing table.
Should you decide, at any time, that you could benefit from the expertise and skills of a professional Real Estate Agent with a proven track record of success and marketing systems ready to promote your home..
I’m only a phone call away (301-246-0001)
You are under no obligation and I can assure you that our meeting will allow you to explore your options even more so. . .

Should you use a ZESTIMATE to sell your house? 

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 How To Sell Your Own Home in Maryland  

: Home Selling Tips 

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What Credit Score is Needed to Buy a Home in Maryland ?

What Credit Score is Needed to Buy a Home in Maryland ?

First of all,  you might be wondering which credit score mortgage lenders use?

• Equifax?
• Transunion?
• Experian?

I get this question a lot and I'm not sure why?

There’s no sense focusing on something that only lenders have control of it, the fact remain that you need to be credit worthy  to be a borrower.

All lender determine your creditworthiness by pulling your credit score.

But if you must know, the answer is your FICO score and that is an standard being used with most lenders in general. 

Your FICO score is a combination of the 3 listed above...which are the three main credit bureaus. 

If you are looking for the perfect "LOWEST CREDIT SCORE" you must have and get the best pricing from a lender...you will need at least 760 points.

If you have any mistakes or missteps inside your credit report, you must deal with them before buying a home if you want the best rates possible...and  in some cases, this could take several months.

Maybe you will find that  your credit score is not sufficient for you to get a loan. Your income and the ratios play an important role in determining how much credit you can get.

This is a very personal conclusion based on your own  credit score, your income ratios, your debt amounts...and a few other important relevant facts. I caution for you NOT TO DISQUALIFY yourself...but have a professional evaluate your whole application for the best advice possible.

In summary, the only thing you have control over your credit score is to keep up diligently with your bills, don't wait until the last minute to pay them, don't  over burden yourself with so much credit and be responsible and strive fro perfection when it comes to paying your bills...

If you have low credit scores, do not get discouraged, there are ways to raise your credit up with the right help...call us if you need assistance on this 301-246-0001.

What Credit Score is Needed to Buy a Home in Maryland from Herboso and Associates llc

What it takes to get a loan plus information about grants when you are a first time home buyer?  

What Credit Score is Needed to Buy a Home in Maryland ?

How To Hire The Top Real Estate Agent in Germantown Maryland

How To Hire The Top Real Estate Agent in Germantown Maryland

Deciding to sell your Germantown Maryland home?
A big decision now is to determine how to pick right agent to represent you
Hiring a Realtor® should not be that complicated if you follow certain points

A top real estate agent with the most sales in the area may not be the right person for you.

There were a lot of foreclosures and short sales in the last few years and some agents exclusively represented REO lenders. A complete different way to sell homes than current traditional listing services.

In some cases, you may find what you perceive to be a top agent in Maryland ...would not have the time to speak to you personally and accommodate your needs because he is not available any any time,

I see others making the mistake in hiring an agent just because they belong to a national famous brand.
Just be aware...you are hiring one agent ..not a WHOLE COMPANY!
Don't fall into the virtues of "well known" companies with smoke and mirrors from a brand perspective
Each agent works independently from each other  ..and there are thousands of EXPIRED LISTINGS with FRUSTRATED SELLERS in the MLS from the same companies...thousands!

Just know this...Is not the company that sells houses ...is the agent! 

What about family members or your co-worker that is also a part time agent?

When you are considering about placing a huge investment into the hands of someone to represent you. Your real estate agent better know what he/she is doing, in order to provide you the best service possible to get you top dollar for your home

Your equity is your money 
a lot of money that you deserve to get when you sell your house.
Don't place all that money into the hands of an inexperience "friend" agent just because you feel obligated and pressures to hire them.

Another huge mistake some seller make is to have a criteria of selecting the agent who will tell them what they want to hear...as far as pricing is concerned. Hiring a listing agent just because they say they can sell your home for an unrealistic price could be a disaster for your home.
Your home will become stale and you will never get TOP DOLLAR when you have a history of being on the market for over 100+ days..

Buyers are educated these days, and so are their agents. You will not fool anyone with an overpriced home.

See more tips,
How To Hire The Top Real Estate Agent in Germantown?
see our video below...

How To Hire The Top Real Estate Agent in Germantown Maryland

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Preparing Your Home To Sell Kitchen Remodeling Tips [INFOGRAPHIC]

Preparing Your Home To Sell

Kitchen Remodeling Tips 

The kitchen is one of the most focal points for buyers when looking at homes
A kitchen is family and family hangs around kitchens
Is the heart of any house after all. ..
When preparing your home to sell, the kitchen should be  priority #1
Here are five tips taken form a survey created by Houzz.com asking prospecting buyers
What are the most important things they desire in a kitchen

The top five are below. .

Don't get carried away,.
Consult with your real estate agent before spending thousands of dollars if you are renovating your kitchen to sell your home soon.
There are companies that offer exclusive design services like IntegratedKitchens.com 
I always figure the return on the investment based on condition, location and comparables around my client's neighborhood.

Ask your agent to do the same for you.

In some cases remodeling your  kitchen may not be such a good idea.

Always try to maintain yourself neutral with light colors if you wan to appeal the masses.
Introducing a new bright color like yellow, red or blue can be a turn off to people that do not like yellow, red or blue. . instead introduce removable accents like flower pots, light fixtures or wall decorations.

If you re considering selling your home soon, give us a call for a quick consultation how to prepare your home to sell

or just simply go to:

www.ReallyNiceHomes.com/selling

Intelligent Real Estate Services

                                   Kitchen Remodeling Tips 

How To Price Your Home To Sell and NOT Fail

How To Price Your Home To Sell and ....NOT Fail 

Home Selling Tips For Maryland Homeowners

Q: Do Agents Control The‘Market Value’ Price of Homes?

    A: NO!

Agents Just Report Value To Sellers

The job of an agent is to report to sellers what home

buyers are willing to pay for a home at a specific point

in time.

Who Then Controls Price?

Generally speaking, the price of your home is a range

that is determined by condition, motivation, timing

and location.

So my agent and I don’t choose the price?

No, it is a consensus between buyers & sellers who reach

agreement on home sale prices. This agreement is called

current market value…. and all financial institutions

subscribe to this to lend money based upon this consensus

Home prices are not set by a single seller wishing for more money.

"The Stock Market Process Is Similar

To How Home Value Is Determined"

What do you mean the Stock Market is similar? 

This is what I mean . .

The price that you paid for your home has little

impact on the actual value of your home today…

The value of your home is really determined by the

buyers and the amount that they are willing to pay.

Like a stock share. .

Buying investors determine the value of each share

Not the company’s CEO!

If a share is valued between $20-$25 each. .

NO ONE WILL BE WILLING TO BUY IT@ $30 per share!

"Even if you advertise it in the middle of New York's Time Square!"

Read more . . click on the picture below

Our firm commitment and a promise if we list your home.
When Fernando Herboso's team represents you exclusively in the sale of your home, you can expect our commitment to success during the entire selling process.  Taking the time to understand your wants, your needs, and your expectations from the very first day. Most successful real estate agents only focus on what works. For over 20 years, I have researched and developed systems for my practice and trained real estate agents on the latest methods in marketing properties to sell. Most real estate practitioners are stuck on the pre-Internet era when selling homes. We utilize the latest techniques to bring the spot-light for all our listings.

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The Marketing Of Your Home "on Turbo"

How To Sell Your Own Home in Maryland

How To Sell Your Own Home in Maryland 

FSBO is an abbreviated form of for sale by owner. 
Sometimes it is also known as Fisbo or Fizbo.
Not really sure how and when this was started, but I can assure you that it wasn't meant as a derogatory term rather than a brief term to describe you.
FSBO are homeowners that want to sell their property without any assistance of real estate agent/company. 

If you're thinking, "I should sell my house without a realtor," the current real estate market and explosion of the Internet has made this possible in the last few years but, 
There are danger and expensive consequences id you are not fully informed of all your options

Pricing Your House Tips for FSBO's

see video below

The decision to sell you house without a Realtor® is one you should make carefully. 
If you're comfortable with the sales process, going FSBO may be an option to help you save money. .but If you're not comfortable with the negotiating process, then you may want to consider using a Realtor® that understands the reason why you are choosing this path.

 Before anything else, your first step should be to at least check out what we offer you inside FSBOpluz.com

We understand!

See more fsbo video Tips for sellers in Maryland 

How To Sell Your Own Home in Maryland 

For Sale By Owner MLS Listing Services MD- DC - VA: Using the Internet to Sell Your House as an FSBO

For Sale By Owner MLS Listing Services MD- DC - VA: Using the Internet to Sell Your House as an FSBO 

For Sale By Owner, or FSBO as is more commonly called , is the process of selling real estate without the representation of a real estate broker or real estate agent; however, it is a time where a homeowner may be the most vulnerable to lose a lot of money and/ or open themselves to legal issues. .
FSBOpluz.com was born out from this need. .

Our company will allow you to sell your house on your own PLUZ have the assistance of a professional broker on your side.

Watch this video about the importance of the Internet when selling your house

In an attempt to save a few dollars, a for sale by owner  may end up losing a lot  of money by being bullied on the negotiations part. 

If a buyer who is represented by an agent is interested in a FSBO home, that buyer's agent may already know that the seller is saving 6% . . and they have room to negotiate already. 

Statistics show that most FSBO's do not actually save the 6% but pass on the savings to the buyer while they represent themselves

Check FSBOpluz.com for other important information about:
How to sell your home as an FSBO
More Tips for For Sale By owners:
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                                                                                      You are not alone. . 

Short Sales Realtor® in Montgomery County Maryland | How To Short Sale

Short Sales Realtor® in Montgomery County Maryland 

Question: 

How to Short Sale My Home in Montgomery County MD?

Hiring a Short Sale Specialist should be your first and the last step you take alone.
Find someone that you can trust, someone that has experience and be a full time professional 
Someone who is considered a  short sales specialist.
This is definetely not time to take a chance. .
by hiring your cousin or an unknown and/or inexperienced real estate agent
DO your homework and insist only to work with the best..
After all, the charges are the same to you $0.00 

Watch the video below and learn all the right answers to short sale your home in Montgomery County Maryland 

Check the rest of our video series here. .

                                   

"The strength of our experience and knowledge is invaluable to anyone seeking for a solution"

Behind on your mortgage payments?              

A short sale is born out of a need when a homeowner realizes that there is no other recourse; either let the lender foreclose or ask the lender to approve a short sale.

Facing foreclosure can be overwhelming and scary, but by taking the right steps you may be able to save your credit and wake up from the nightmare you are experiencing today. .

If your are behind on your mortgage payments?. .give us a call!

Call on us for a free consultation now!
301-246-0001

More information about how to do a short sale? 
http://homebuying.about.com/od/4closureshortsales/a/shortsalebasics.htm

Short Sales Realtor® in Montgomery County Maryland 

Kentlands Gaithersburg Homes For Sale : Insider Tips to Buy "Walkability"

Kentlands Gaithersburg Homes For Sale 

I can assure you that the Kentlands truly is the "neighborhood of the future".. .

Rather than waste acres of land making room for a car-centric lifestyle, the Kentlands community in western Gaithersburg instead focuses on creating a space where residents can live, work, shop and play all in the same pedestrian-traffic area. 

Kentlands Gaithersburg Maryland Instant Home Search 

INSIDER TIP #1

Walkability. ...

What is Walkability?

As reflected in real estate
Walkability is a measure of the effectiveness of community design in promoting walking and bicycling as alternatives to driving cars to reach shopping, schools, and other common destinations. 

Kentlands Gaithersburg Real Estate 

Is all about a new life style where sharing the same habits with a common cause: in building the perfect neighborhood for you and your family.

The value of any property with a high walkability score is higher for  anyone considering a healthy energetic life style that will reduce the usage of their own cars as they enjoy the amenities offered by a "green"neighborhood.

I invite you to check the following video highlighting INSIDER TIP #1

INSIDER TIP #1

Walkability. ...

Kentlands is the largest and most successful pedestrian-oriented live/work community of its kind in the United States, alongside its sister community,Lakelands.

Kentlands Gaithersburg Maryland Instant Home Search 

CHECK all 5 INSIDER TIPS HERE AT ONE TIME

About the author:

Fernando Herboso has 23 years experience as a real estate agent and broker in five states, He currently serves as a principal broker and consultant to Maxus Realty Group | Herboso & Associates LLC, founder and CEO.  He also is a consultant to other real estate professionals on using technology, customer care, general marketing and office management techniques to WOW customer with passionate services practices 

Kentlands Gaithersburg MD Homes For Sale 

Relocating To Maryland? - Help for Clarksburg Montgomery County MD

Relocating To Clarksburg Maryland? -  Help for MD Relocation- 

Information and Guide/Package  
for Clarksburg Maryland

Tips to Help Your Move to Beautiful Maryland

Relocating your family has to be a major change on your life and it is important that you find the right support to help you with your move.

The questions can be indeed overwhelming. 

How can I find a family neighborhood that makes my family feel at home? 

Where are the best communities? 

Where is the best shopping? 

Which schools offer an environment where my child will flourish? 

What should I expect to pay for a comparable home in my new home in Maryland? Where could my spouse have potential employment?

These concerns merely scratch the surface of the questions that face a family when considering such a big move. 

Herboso & Associates Maryland Relocation Team can answer all these questions for you, and perhaps even a few that you have not yet considered. We are a group of Real Estate Agents  that are very involved on our own communities and have all the answers for you. 

We want to be that friend that you feel OK with . . . 

ask anything . . .  

We will listen. . 

Most importantly, we can help you with location tours to temporary housing and customized relocation packages to put you at ease so you can concentrate on the important details like your children, partners and pets.

So, if you are considering relocation to Maryland. 

You have a friend here already, please call us or email us . . . 

We are here to help!

Our email : Info@Reallynicehomes.com  

or call us at 301-246-0001 

and ask any questions or concerns you may have about Maryland and we will happy to provide.

Our Relocation Guides Are Available For The Following Cities :

• Frederick County 
• Urbana Maryland 
• Clarksburg Maryland
• Damascus Maryland 
• Germantown Maryland 
• Gaithersburg Maryland 
• Rockville Maryland
• North Bethesda Maryland
• Bethesda Maryland
• Potomac Maryland
• Silver Spring Maryland

BELOW: EXAMPLE OF RELOCATION PACKAGE FOR CITIES OF YOUR CHOICE

(SAMPLE REPORT FOR CLARKSBURG MD CLICK HERE!!!)

Your report will include: 

•  Median Estimated Home Value

• Home Median Sales Price vs. Sales Volume

• Homes Median Listing Price vs. Listing Volume

• Price Range of Homes Sold

• Population of Children by Age Group

• Population of Adults by Age Group

• Household Income Brackets

• Unemployment Rate

• Renter-Occupied vs. Owner Occupied Households

• Average Commute Time

• How People Get to Work

• Average Monthly Temperature

• Parks / Recreational Areas

• Utility Companies

• Restaurants Nearby

• Latest Listings

• Latest Foreclosures

• Latest Short Sales

RELOCATION INFORMATION FOR ALL SCHOOLS FOR THE CITIES OF YOUR CHOICE

Clarksburg School Boundaries (Sample)

                        

CLICK ON PICTURE FOR SAMPLE

Clarksburg is a beautiful family-friendly community hidden in the northern end of Montgomery County. Residents of the area enjoy the same neighborhood amenities that most DC metropolitan areas have, but Clarksburg is unique in having plenty of parkland set aside for the dual stream valleys of Ten Mile Creek and Little Seneca Creek. This dedication to nature gives the city a unique flavor that most communities along I-270 lack.

If you want to live within easy driving distance of DC yet want to still enjoy the neighborhood feeling of a small town, then the place to live is definitely Clarksburg, MD. Not only does the area have wonderful schools and parkland, but it also has a thriving Town Center that encourages foot traffic and greatly complements life in the Washington Metropolitan area.

The Clarksburg Master Plan (which governs the growth of the city) directly targets Clarksburg to become the single most northern population center along the I-270 corridor. Because of this, development within city limits is entirely focused on creating a residential community of public transportation surrounded by open space. This is what makes the Clarksburg community such an attractive place to live; the entire area is dedicated to becoming a better and better place for residents over time.

Fernando@ReallyNiceHomes.com

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