Category Archives for "Home Selling"
Find out all there is to know about selling your CT home with these helpful posts by Minna Reid, experienced Realtor and owner of Reid Real Estate Group.
March 8, 2021
Connecticut sellers see 2021 start off with a bang! Home sales prices reach new record high!
Connecticut home sales hit a new peak so far in 2021 with a YTD median sale price of 285,000! Not only is this a new all time high median sale price, but homes are selling for 20% more than they did in the same period just a year ago! With spring selling season just around […]
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August 14, 2019
- in Home Selling by Minna Reid
WANT TO LEAVE CT BUT CAN’T SELL? YOUR TOP 3 OPTIONS!
Would you like to be one of the many making the exodus from Connecticut? Looking for better weather, less taxes and a different political climate, but stuck with a home you can’t sell for lack of equity? TOP 3 WAYS TO GET OUT OF YOUR UPSIDE DOWN HOME SO YOU CAN LEAVE CT! 1. Pay […]
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June 25, 2019
- in Home Selling by Minna Reid
5 CONNECTICUT HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WILL NEVER PAY BACK A CENT!
If you plan to live in your Connecticut home for the long term and want to make changes to suit your lifestyle, and don’t care about a return – do as you wish with your home! But if you plan to sell one day, and want to spend money wisely, beware these “improvements”! 5 HOME […]
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April 26, 2019
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Divorcing couple wraps up their loose ends in this FHA short sale success!
Divorce tends to get complicated, and many times jointly owned property can be a headache. Matters get even more difficult when the debts against the home exceed the homes value, and a traditional sale is just not possible.During the divorce the ex wife had moved out and signed a quit claim deed leaving her ownership […]
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March 26, 2019
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On a budget? Top 3 cheap tips to get your home ready for market!
Need to sell, but don’t have a lot of time or money to get ready to go on market?TOP 3 TIPS TO GET YOUR HOME READY FOR MARKET ON A DIME! DE-CLUTTER!The easiest way to make your home show better is to get rid of unnecessary items and organize the rest. You’ll be moving anyway […]
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March 25, 2019
- in Home Selling by Minna Reid
SHOULD I HAVE AN OPEN HOUSE?
Open houses have become a subject of much debate as of late. You can ask two real estate agents and get two different answers about whether you should hold an open house for your Connecticut home for sale. The truth is that less than 5% of homes sell due to an open house, and the […]
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February 21, 2019
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Want to sell but have an FHA partial claim? Here’s what to do to make it happen!
If you have an FHA backed loan and you’ve ever had any type of loan workout – including a loan modification or forbearance, odds are you have a partial claim against the home.What is a partial claim?A partial claim is an interest-free loan from HUD to get caught up on overdue payments on an FHA […]
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October 1, 2018
- in Home Selling by Minna Reid
CLOSED! Another ecstatic home seller!
quote-left LOVED LOVED LOVED working with them! They were so efficient, so attentive, they got back to me instantly with every question I had, (And trust me I had a lot!) they were so informative, and they walked me through every step. I highly recommend Minna and her team at Reid Real Estate Group! Michelle
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August 16, 2018
- in Home Selling by Minna Reid
What happens if no one wants to buy my Connecticut home for sale?
Many of my sellers (including short sellers) frequently ask me what will happen if no one is interested in buying their home. I’ve always been surprised to hear this, as there is simply no such thing as a home that won’t sell. There are only homes that won’t sell at their current price.ANY HOME WILL […]
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July 17, 2018
- in Home Buying , Home Selling by Minna Reid
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What is the difference between a real estate broker, real estate agent, and real estate team in CT?
Confused about all the terminology associated with real estate salespeople? Wondering which is the best choice? This quick guide explains the differences between real estate brokers, agents and teams in Connecticut.Real Estate AgentA CT licensed real estate agent in has completed a 60 hour class and passed a licensing exam and has therefore become legally […]
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