Real Estate, Updates, News & Tips - George Zoumot - iPro Real Estate

U.S. Homeowners Spend $15,000 in Hidden Costs to Sell a House

Staging, curb appeal updates, and closing costs add up.Selling a home not only takes time, but also costs money. To help with budgeting, Zillow and Thumbtack identified several common — but often overlooked — seller expenses.From closing costs to home prep projects like carpet cleaning, U.S. homeowners can expect to spend more than $15,000 on these extra or hidden costs to sell the median home, according to Zillow and Thumbtack’s Hidden Co

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OPEN HOUSE: Today June 10th and Tomorrow June 11th - Rancho Mission Viejo, CA

Price: $1,136,166Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3Square Feet: 2894Description: Brand new energy efficient home, built and ready to make it your own. The Residence 2 features a gourmet kitchen with large center island, pantry, granite counter tops, and eat in dining all open to your spacious Great room. Visitors can enjoy their privacy in the main level Guest bedroom with full bath. The Master suite boasts a his and hers walk in closets and luxurious bath

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Welcome to the Team April Nicholson out of Los Angeles, CA

iPro currently deals throughout the states of California and Texas with new offices in New York and Florida. We continue to strive to broaden opportunities for real estate professionals and consumers. Visit www.iprore.com for the latest information and links.Click here for information on how to become a salesperson.

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Welcome to the Team Alex Williams out of Orange County, CA

iPro currently deals throughout the states of California and Texas with new offices in New York and Florida. We continue to strive to broaden opportunities for real estate professionals and consumers. Visit www.iprore.com for the latest information and links.Click here for information on how to become a salesperson.

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REALTORS: 10 Ideas for Staying in Touch

Today is National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day. Yesterday was National Best Friend Day, and tomorrow is National Iced Tea Day.Yep, there’s a day for just about everything, but that also means there’s a marketing and client outreach opportunity just about every day.Set a plan and a budget for reaching out to your sphere and new prospects each year, then peruse National Day Calendar for national days, week, and months of observance for marketing

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The Best States for Pre-Retirees

Some Americans may want to get a head start on retirement, at least when it comes to where they intend to call home. A new study by LPL Financial ranks the top most desirable states for pre-retirees, those aged 45 to 64 years old.The 2017 LPL Financial Research Retirement Environment Index ranked states on numerous factors deemed important for 45- to 64-year-olds, including housing affordability, community quality of life, employment, health care

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REALTORS: Buyers Look to You for Mortgage Info

A real estate professional is an important go-to person for mortgage information, finds a new survey by TD Bank of about 1,500 homeowners.Here are some handouts to help arm your clients with more mortgage information:Questions to Ask When Choosing a LenderChecklist: Your Mortgage ApplicationWorksheet: Tracking Closing CostsVocabulary: Loans & Lending TermsFinance a Home, CreativelyForty-six percent of homeowners say they found information on

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Mortgage Rates Are Still Dropping

Home buyers may want to rush to lock in: The 30-year mortgage rate hit its lowest level in nearly seven months this week, Freddie Mac reports."The 10-year Treasury yield fell 3 basis points this week,” said Sean Becketti, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “The 30-year mortgage rate moved in tandem with Treasury yields, falling 5 basis points to 3.89 percent. Mixed economic data and increasing uncertainty are continuing to push rates to the low

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REALTORS: Close leads by asking the right questions

When people tell you they aren’t interested in your real estate services, they might just not be ready yet: They could be busy They might need to talk to someone else first You might not have shared enough interesting information The way you asked them may not have been compelling enoughGary Gold says you can steer the conversation in a different direction by asking: If you can check back with them in a couple days If you should call them shoul

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Builders Put on Blitz in Affordability This Week

Builders from across the country are teaming up this week for Habitat for Humanity’s Home Builders Blitz, an annual event where builders work on repairing or constructing homes for those in need. Hundreds of builders across 32 cities within 17 states are participating this year to deliver more affordable homes in their area during the week, BUILDER online reports.Habitat, partnering with Ply Gem, teamed with local builders, manufacturers, and

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