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5 Things That Will Bring Down a Frankfort Property’s Appraised Value

January 30, 2023

If you’re a homeowner, you want your property’s value to increase, not decrease. A host of things can reduce a property’s appraised value. Some of them are entirely out of your control, but you can do something about many of them. Whether you’re just doing it for your own peace of mind or to sell … Continued

Checklist: Preparing Your House For Inspection in Frankfort

January 29, 2023

By Joe Johnson

So you’ve received an offer, got a sale contract in place, and are ready to move on to the final step of closing. But not so fast – there’s an important remaining step that can make or break the deal. That’s the inspection, a contingency written into most offers. And that means that if the … Continued

Using Social Media To Sell Your Home In Frankfort

January 28, 2023

By Joe Johnson

Using social media to sell your home in Frankfort involves a lot more than sharing your website and Zillow links with family and friends. You need to use all the social media channels, especially YouTube and Facebook, which 69% of all real estate agents use extensively. You also have to know your target market and … Continued

6 Things To Get Your House Ready For A Sale In Frankfort

January 27, 2023

By Joe Johnson

You thought long and hard about moving. You know it’s a stressful situation between preparing the house for viewing, packing and making the place available. Now that you’ve made the decision to move, it can’t happen fast enough. That is why you should do these six things to get your house ready for a sale … Continued

5 Cleaning Tips to Help You Sell Your House for More Money in Frankfort

January 26, 2023

By Joe Johnson

Did you know that cleaning your house can help you sell your house for more? If your house isn’t clean it may result in a lower sale price and can cost you a sale altogether – even in the current seller’s market that obtains throughout most of the country right now. Cleaning – cleaning judiciously … Continued

3 Things Your Agent Should be Doing When Helping You Buy or Sell a House in Frankfort

January 25, 2023

By Joe Johnson

Sometimes homebuyers and sellers will hire an agent and not entirely understand the best way to utilize the knowledge and talents their agent brings to the table. Let’s look at the ways an agent is there to make your next real estate transaction easier and faster by going over 3 things your agent should be … Continued

The Best Use of Your Money When Renovating Your House Before a Sale in Frankfort

January 23, 2023

By Joe Johnson

If you’re considering putting your house on the market, you probably know that you’ll need to make some repairs and renovations before listing in order to get top dollar. Some renovations may help you sell, but some may not. In addition, certain renovations will yield a good return on the investment at sale time, but … Continued

Checklist: Things To Repair Before Listing Your House in Frankfort

January 22, 2023

By Joe Johnson

If you are preparing to list your house, you will have to make some repairs – it’s inevitable. But where do you start, what repairs do you need to make, and when is enough good enough. The rule of thumb here is to make just those repairs that will help you make more money at … Continued

10 Tips To Sell Your House This Winter in Frankfort

January 21, 2023

By Joe Johnson

Traditionally, spring and early summer have been considered the best seasons to try to sell a house. They are not, however, the only seasons when you can sell a house and in some areas (for instance, Phoenix), not even the best. It may be a little tougher and take more preparation, but you definitely can … Continued

Top Home Selling Myths Debunked in Frankfort

January 20, 2023

By Joe Johnson

When it comes to selling a home, it’s hard to know who or what to believe with all misinformation, errors, and myths floating around out there. And well-meaning but misinformed family and friends don’t help matters either – a good reason to call on the expertise of real estate professionals. But to help you get … Continued